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Radio giant takes big bet in Sandilands contract fight

Radio giant takes big bet in Sandilands contract fight

Kyle Sandilands may have played a shrewd move after his axing by focusing attention on his radio masters rather than himself, legal experts say.

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Radio silence for Sandilands as contract deadline looms

Embattled radio host Kyle Sandilands says he expects his employer to honour his multimillion-dollar contract as he waits to hear whether he will be fired.

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Sandilands plots radio return, denies contract breach

Kyle Sandilands insists his spat with co-host Jackie O is not a breach of contract and says the bid to tear up his $100 million deal is "not a genuine process".

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Potential roadblock in Jones’ alleged sex abuse case

Potential roadblock in Jones’ alleged sex abuse case

Lawyers for former verteran radio host Alan Jones have flagged a possible bid to suspend his upcoming fight against allegations of sexual abuse.

'Show must go on': host addresses Kyle, Jackie O split

'Show must go on': host addresses Kyle, Jackie O split

After Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson's absurd on-air divorce, KIIS FM's afternoon host has stepped in to lead the morning program in their absence.

Radio network confirms end of Kyle and Jackie O show

Radio network confirms end of Kyle and Jackie O show

Jackie "O" Henderson has quit her lucrative radio show, ending a 25-year broadcast partnership with shock jock Kyle Sandilands after an on-air spat.

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Southern Cross Media has played up the value of its new TV assets, which under its previous owner battled a weaker ad market and competition from streamers.

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Masseur raved about by radio star jailed for rape

Masseur raved about by radio star jailed for rape

Masseur raved about by radio star jailed for rape

Masseur raved about by radio star jailed for rape

A masseur whose services were praised by a radio show host has been condemned for raping a vulnerable young client as she lay blindfolded.

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.

UK artist pips homegrown musicians to top annual poll

UK artist pips homegrown musicians to top annual poll

UK artist pips homegrown musicians to top annual poll

UK artist pips homegrown musicians to top annual poll

With streaming giants under no compulsion to program local artists, Australian music has been disappearing from the nation's biggest annual music poll.

‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

A traumatised woman has been unable to go to the dentist or get a haircut for two years after she was sexually assaulted during a massage session.

Stalker’s obsession with radio host Jackie O explained

Stalker’s obsession with radio host Jackie O explained

Stalker’s obsession with radio host Jackie O explained

Stalker’s obsession with radio host Jackie O explained

A mentally ill man was experiencing delusions when he sent hundreds of messages to radio host Jackie O before turning up outside her home.

Seized electronics loom large in Alan Jones' abuse case

Seized electronics loom large in Alan Jones' abuse case

Seized electronics loom large in Alan Jones' abuse case

Seized electronics loom large in Alan Jones' abuse case

Former radio king Alan Jones is challenging the legality of a search warrant and seizure of his electronic devices as he prepares to fight sexual abuse claims.

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Regular disagreements have not stopped Russell Crowe from leading tributes to talkback titan John Laws before an audience of influential Australians.

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Masseur praised by radio star found guilty of rape

An alternative massage therapist publicised on the Kyle and Jackie O Show for his "magical" treatments has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a client.

Alan Jones' concerns ahead of mammoth sex abuse hearing

Sex abuse allegations against shock jock Alan Jones will be aired during a four-and-a-half-month-long court hearing which could involve more than 100 witnesses.

PM leads tributes for nation's 'Golden Tonsils'

Veteran broadcaster John Laws has fallen silent but the towering talkback titan has been remembered for his pioneering legacy and distinctive voice.

John 'golden tonsils' Laws ruled talkback radio

Talkback king John Laws and his golden tonsils became very rich, very influential and very controversial.

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Threat over failure to 'rein in' Kyle and Jackie O Show

The radio network responsible for the headline-grabbing Kyle and Jackie O Show has been warned of potential action over mounting decency breaches.

ABC cops $150k fine as judge slams caving to lobbyists

The ABC has been fined $150,000 for unlawfully firing a host over a post on the Gaza war after a judge urged employers to hold fast against lobbying campaigns.

Radio host, station lashed over sexist Matildas remarks

A radio broadcaster has been found to have breached decency rules after airing sexist comments that compared women's sport to "year 10 girls".

Busting the tough bush stereotypes, rural dads open up

Eight farmers have revealed their trials and triumphs raising kids on the land, in an interview series that aims to encourage vulnerability in rural men.

Shock jock sues radio network over doomed 'royal prank'

A radio host whose royal family-impersonating prank call led to the suicide of a nurse has alleged he was the "fall guy" for his employer's risky behaviour.

Radio king 'never' sexually inappropriate, court told

Multiple witnesses claim they have never seen talkback king Alan Jones engage in any sexually inappropriate behaviour at all, his lawyer claims.

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

The popular Kyle and Jackie O radio show has again breached decency standards with its explicit content, the media watchdog has found.

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