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Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

It may soon be harder to spread lies on the internet after misinformation laws received their first tick of approval, but it's unclear whether they will pass.

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Talkback king Hadley to retire after decades behind mic

Veteran broadcaster Ray Hadley will give up full-time hosting duties at the end of the year after a long career defined by success but dotted by controversy.

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Bruce Lehrmann will need to wait the better part of a year to appeal his defamation suit loss but the barrister due to represent him won't be revealed.

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Seven news boss wants tax break to fight X, Facebook

Seven news boss wants tax break to fight X, Facebook

A tax on commercial broadcasters should be scrapped, Seven news boss Anthony De Ceglie says, as media companies deal with the "evil forces" of social media.

Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop

Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop

Bruce Lehrmann can pursue an "arguable" appeal of his defamation loss without stumping up a $200,000 security payment, a judge has said.

Nine news boss, staff 'angry' over newsroom gender bias

Nine news boss, staff 'angry' over newsroom gender bias

Nine's news boss has told the 2024 Women for Media report she's working to regain the trust of female staff in her newsrooms after a tumultuous period.

Read null about it: privacy changes could bury news

Read null about it: privacy changes could bury news

Changes to Australian privacy laws could open an avenue for powerful people to shut down news coverage, a group has told a Senate inquiry.

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George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer's

George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer's

George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer's

George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer's

Newsman George Negus, instantly recognisable with his trademark moustache, will be remembered for his sharp mind and direct but disarming interview style.

Truck driver not 'at fault' for journalist's death

Truck driver not 'at fault' for journalist's death

Truck driver not 'at fault' for journalist's death

Truck driver not 'at fault' for journalist's death

A truck driver who was involved in the death of a journalist has had his licence reinstated, with a court told he was not at fault for the collision.

Lehrmann's 'only shot' at income on OnlyFans: lawyer

Lehrmann's 'only shot' at income on OnlyFans: lawyer

Lehrmann's 'only shot' at income on OnlyFans: lawyer

Lehrmann's 'only shot' at income on OnlyFans: lawyer

In resisting a bid for "unemployable" Bruce Lehrmann to pay $200,000 ahead of a defamation appeal, his lawyer says he deserves a chance to clear his name.

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban

A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.

Driver faces court after crash that killed journalist

Driver faces court after crash that killed journalist

Driver faces court after crash that killed journalist

Driver faces court after crash that killed journalist

A truck driver charged following a collision that killed an award-winning journalist has appeared in court.

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Eccentric billionaire Elon Musk has labelled the Australian government 'fascists' over their proposed misinformation laws.

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Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

An appeal by Bruce Lehrmann against his defamation loss to Network Ten has hit a snag, with his lawyer telling a court he is still chasing funds.

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.

Ex-TV host arrested day after last court appearance

Ex-TV star Andrew O'Keefe is again in legal hot water, accused of breaching his bail conditions by contacting a witness.

Journalists at Nine end pay dispute with management

Editorial staff from the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age and other Nine mastheads have struck a deal with management over improved pay and conditions.

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Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal

Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.

Planned Nine newspaper strike to hit Olympics coverage

Journalists at Nine's newspapers will strike during the opening weekend of the Paris Olympics if the company doesn't come forward with a better pay offer.

Wall St Journal calls reporter's Russia sentence 'sham'

The Wall Street Journal says they will not stop the fight to free their reporter Evan Gershkovich after he was jailed in Russia for 16 years.

Russian court jails US reporter for 16 years for spying

A Russian court has found US reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges and jailed him for 16 years.

Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives

One actor's voice was cloned after producers cancelled his contract while another's was used in a pornographic ad without her consent, an AI inquiry has heard.

Australia to beam TV shows and bolster news in Pacific

Australian TV shows will screen in the Indo-Pacific where local organisations will receive funding for news in a Commonwealth strategy aimed at deepening ties.

Nine to cull 200 jobs in latest mass media lay-offs

The publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age plans to trim its staff by about four per cent after Meta declined to renew a lucrative content deal.

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