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Paul Kent takes aim at ‘sham’ sacking in broadside at News Corp
The rugby league journalist claims the media company has tolerated and condoned alleged misconduct by other employees and that he was treated differently.
- by Chris Barrett
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News Corp looks to sell Foxtel as streaming competition heats up
Australia’s storied pay TV operator and owner of Kayo and Binge is up for sale, News Corp’s global chief executive has revealed, following third-party interest and a strategic review.
- by Calum Jaspan and David Swan
Paul Kent targets News Corp over dismissal after street brawl
The former rugby league personality will take on the media giant in his latest legal drama.
- by Chris Barrett
The tiny private Catholic college making a big impression at Sky News
Campion College in western Sydney is punching above its weight at Australia’s largest and most conservative news channel, Sky News.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Social media levy on the cards in escalation of news dispute
Smaller outlets like The Daily Aus and Broadsheet worry Meta will follow through on a threat, first reported in this masthead, to block all news content from Facebook and Instagram.
- by Paul Sakkal
Bolt’s ultimatum: I’ll quit if James Murdoch wins succession battle
The high-profile conservative columnist says he’ll walk if James Murdoch takes over News Corp.
- by Calum Jaspan
Lachlan Murdoch hosts Albanese, Dutton, billionaires amid real-life succession drama
The chair of News Corp and Fox Corp hosted an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Australian on behalf of his 93-year-old father, Rupert Murdoch.
- by Calum Jaspan and James Massola
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Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to rule from the grave is stranger than fiction
Through the decades, the media billionaire has been no stranger to taking risks – but this latest roll of the succession dice is next level.
- by Elizabeth Knight
The ‘secret battle’ over the future of the Murdoch empire
Rupert Murdoch is locked in a legal battle against three of his children over the family’s media empire, according to a sealed court document obtained by The New York Times.
- by Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler
Former spin doctor executive admits stealing $180,000 from his own firm
Mohammed Syed, who used to work for CT Group, started by Lynton Crosby, has pleaded guilty in the Downing Centre District Court.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Print newspapers have 15 years left, at best, says Rupert Murdoch
A documentary commemorating the 60th anniversary of The Australian, the favourite paper of the media mogul, was lucky to go to air after Sky News Australia was hit by technical difficulties.
- by Calum Jaspan