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Weekend sport presenter Abbey Gelmi has announced she is leaving Seven News in Melbourne. Supplied/Ch7

NEWSPremiumAnother shock departure as Seven star quits

The weekend newsreader says it is “time for a new chapter” after joining the Seven network in April 2022, but she has already started in another job.

Ria Pandey

Hundreds of people flocked to Lakeside Joondalup to meet iconic television duo Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr.

TVCommentsCrowd celebrates 40 years of iconic TV duo at meet and greet

Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr’s 40 years on air was celebrated by hundreds on Wednesday, with a huge crowd gathering to meet the pair in person.

Oliver Lane

The judge said the case "could have serious national security repercussions" for the US. (AP PHOTO)

MediaCourt dismisses Assange visitors' lawsuit against CIA

Journalists and lawyers who visited Wikileaks founder Julian Assange while he was holed up at Ecuador's embassy in London have lost a lawsuit over spy claims.

Staff Writers

Palestine Action has claimed responsibility for the damage to the BBC headquarters. (AP PHOTO)

MediaBBC'S HQ sprayed with red paint and glass doors smashed

Police were called to the BBC headquarters after glass doors were smashed and "blood" red paint was sprayed on the building.

Staff Writers

Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr with the commemorative medallions in the Perth Mint's coining division.

MediaCommentsPerth Mint medallions mark 40-year milestone of Rick and Sue

Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon’s world-best achievement presenting Channel 7 nightly news for 40 years definitely deserves a medal - and that’s what Perth Mint thinks as well.

Oliver Lane

Eight-five journalists and media workers were killed in the Gaza war in 2024, a new report says. (EPA PHOTO)

MediaRecord number of journalists killed in 2024: report

At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, with nearly two-thirds of them Palestinians killed in Israel's war in Gaza.

Staff Writers

Former ABC chair Ita Buttrose (right) has appeared in court as part of an unlawful dismissal hearing, in a case brought by freelance journalist Antoinette Lattouf (left).

IN COURTCommentsABC apologises for leaking confidential information

One of the national broadcaster’s lawyers said they ‘deeply regret’ the leak as former boss Ita Buttrose arrived in a wheelchair to give evidence.

Miklos Bolza

Seven West Media chief executive Jeff Howard.

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SWM grows audiences, flags huge success of The Nightly

Seven West Media chief Jeff Howard has touted national digital publication The Nightly’s ‘fantastic’ success amid an accelerating digital transformation that has powered audience growth across SWM’s business.

Adrian Rauso

Women make up almost half of the media workforce but hold less than a third of senior positions. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

MediaPremiumWomen in media under-represented at senior levels

A deep dive into Australian media has revealed women hold just 30 per cent of CEO positions despite making up 49 per cent of the core workforce.

Maeve Bannister

SGH boss Ryan Stokes says a ‘constant focus’ on prudent capital allocation and enhanced customer service were key drivers behind the strong result.

MiningCommentsStokes takes SGH to new heights with record profit

Disciplined spending has propelled SGH to another record half-year result as its chief executive predicts there could be more blue sky ahead. 

Adrian Rauso

Seven West Media points to continued weak TV advertising as the cause for a large slump in profit. NewsWire / Nikki Short

UPDATEDPremiumSeven West Media’s huge profit slump

An Australian media giant has posted a huge slump in profit but says it is making “solid progress” under a new operating structure.

Blair Jackson

Elon Musk says he hasn't put in a bid to buy TikTok. (AP PHOTO)

MediaPremiumElon Musk says he's not interested in buying TikTok

Elon Musk says he doesn't want to buy TikTok, as the Chinese owned app is under pressure to sell or face a US ban amid concerns about national security risks.

Gursimran Mehar

Ben Cousins after challenging him to a shirtless photoshoot.

‘Great fun’Ben Cousins reveals his new career move

‘I’m really keen to share all the things happening in my life and the great experiences I’m able to be a part of.’

Kellie Balaam

Judith Copeland has died age 85.

MEDIAPremium‘Treasured friend’: Veteran journalist dies aged 85

A veteran ABC journalist and ‘trailblazing’ presenter has been remembered as a ‘remarkable’ woman following her death.

Clareese Packer

Russell Crowe is currently in Thailand filming an Australian sports drama film. Supplied / Pietro S. D’Aprano / Getty Images

EntertainmentRussell Crowe makes surprise casting pick

The Aussie screen icon has made a surprising true-blue casting decision for his next flick Beast in Me.

Blair Jackson

Adrian Portelli has publicly posted in support of embattled Channel 9 presenter Alex Cullen after he was sacked from the network over the $50,000 payment controversy.

MEDIAPremiumPortelli’s vow to help sacked Channel 9 star

Billionaire Adrian Portelli has taken to Instagram with a vow to help an embattled Channel 9 presenter who stepped down over the fallout from a $50k payment.

Blake Antrobus

Prince Harry has settled his case against Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.

Law and orderPrince Harry settles case against Murdoch papers

Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids will make a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling a privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay substantial damages, his lawyer says.

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Multiple staff at Channel 9’s Darwin and Gold Coast bureaus have been axed.

BREAKINGCommentsPremiumMass sackings at major 9News bureaus

Two major Channel 9 bureaus will be left with skeleton staff after the network announced massive changes.

Alexandra Feiam

TODAY presenter Alex Cullen has been stood down pending an investigation after accepting $50k

INSIDE MEDIAVideoInsiders claim TODAY presenter Alex Cullen should be sacked for accepting $50k

In our column that takes you inside the world of media we look at Nine’s horror start to the year with two Today presenters under fire for their Australian Open gaffes, a popular TV presenter suddenly leaves our screens and a Federal Government agency wants more power to censor old TV shows.

Rob McKnight

Airlie Walsh has lodged a legal claim against the network amid the ongoing fallout from a report into the toxic culture at Nine.

Courts & JusticePremiumNine settles with reporter over sex discrimination claim

A confidential settlement has been reached between former Today television reporter Airlie Walsh and Nine Network Australia over a sexual discrimination claim that she made against the troubled broadcaster.

Emily Moulton

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MEDIAPremiumTears as Nine star signs off after 17yrs

A Channel 9 anchor has broken down on air paying tribute to her colleague - a veteran journalist and news anchor who announced his retirement after 17 years at the network.

Blake Antrobus

Donald Trump has considered an extension as TikTok shutdown deadline looms.

MediaCommentsPremiumTrump considers extension as TikTok shutdown deadline looms

Hours before a deadline that would require TikTok to be divested or shut down, the incoming White House administration offered a lifeline to the widely used video-sharing app.

Julia Love

Seven’s national News at Noon bulletin will be hosted by Natarsha Belling.

Star powerCommentsSeven announces new presenter for key news bulletin

Channel Seven’s afternoon line-up has some added star power from Monday and a new midday news bulletin to bring viewers all the latest updates and information.

Oliver Lane

Gary Adshead — who sensationally quit 6PR after a programming overhaul had him hosting a 10am to 2pm slot — is now at the ABC.

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Former 6PR host breaks silence after bombshell resignation

Gary Adshead has hit out at his former radio bosses for dumping him in ‘no man’s land’, saying Nine had given up on Perth.

Dylan Caporn