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Alan Jones trial: accuser told Ray Hadley, Peter FitzSimons, of alleged assaults
“He offered to go with me to the police and I said, ‘No, I don’t want to do anything like that’.”
By Nama Winston – 9 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- News anchor calls station boss a 'b*tch' with cameras rolling
- Bridging the gap: ThinkNewsBrands is lifting the curtain on journalism
- Raygun tapped to MC $100-a-ticket Sydney fundraiser
- Mushroom Music extends publishing deal with Rob Amoruso
- Andrew Bogut bets big on Athoz as sports tech hits Australia
- oOh!media earnings slump tests I Squared’s $900m takeover bet
- 'Blanding over branding': Adland weighs in on Instagram’s new look
Latest Media
Bridging the gap: ThinkNewsBrands is lifting the curtain on journalism
CEO Vanessa Lyons explains why trust, verification and news environments matter more than ever for audiences and brands.
by Vanessa Lyons – 8 hours ago
BBC tries to subpoena Trump's family in defamation case
Trump claims the BBC is now further defaming him by involving his family and "abusing the deposition process."
by Nama Winston – 10 hours ago
Raygun tapped to MC $100-a-ticket Sydney fundraiser
She'll be "bringing her trademark humour" to the fashion fundraiser on Sydney's north shore.
by Natasha Lee – 11 hours ago
Zareh named Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year
The annual awards also honoured the country's top chefs, new talent and dining destinations as the title marks 60 years.
by Staff Writer – 11 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
McDonald’s 99c delivery ads found misleading
Ad Standards found the prominent fee claim obscured higher delivery menu prices, prompting McDonald’s to modify the ads.
by Staff Writer – 8 hours ago
oOh!media earnings slump tests I Squared’s $900m takeover bet
Revenue rose, but higher rents dragged earnings lower as oOh!media looks to a stronger third quarter.
by Tom Gosby – 10 hours ago
Andrew Bogut bets big on Athoz as sports tech hits Australia
The NBA champion is backing Athoz as it signs teams across the AFL, NRL and NBL.
by Tom Gosby – 10 hours ago
'Blanding over branding': Adland weighs in on Instagram’s new look
With creatives split over whether the refresh is smart evolution or another step towards a blander, more generic internet.
by Natasha Lee – 10 hours ago
Industry Movers
Guardian Australia managing director Rebecca Costello to depart
Costello exits on 18 September after nearly three years, as Guardian Australia flags succession news ahead.
by Natasha Lee – 23 hours ago
Simone Gupta departs Supermassive after three years
Co-founder confirms exit from the indie shop she helped build, as Supermassive teases fresh plans ahead for the business.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 16, 2026
Sophie Nathan appointed executive producer of Life Uncut
A former CADA breakfast host and digital manager steps in, backing Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne's LiSTNR-era growth.
by Staff Writer – Aug 16, 2026
Havas Red hands Joanne Ng the keys to its social business
Joanne Ng will lead Havas Red's national social practice across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, following her promotion.
by Staff Writer – Aug 13, 2026
AI & Tech
South Australia puts AI under an Australia-first royal commission microscope
The inquiry will examine AI’s impact on jobs, education, public services and creative industries, with findings due July 2027.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 16, 2026
The $600 billion Reality Check: Why AI is a lousy marketing manager
Klarna, Commonwealth Bank and Ford sacked staff for algorithms, then quietly paid double to rehire the humans they lost.
by Robert Nagy – Aug 16, 2026
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DoubleVerify deepens TikTok push amid US$2.15 billion Nielsen deal
DV has expanded brand suitability and viewability measurement to TikTok Pangle across 48 markets, including Australia.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 13, 2026
Study: Chinese AI chatbots push pro-China propaganda to Western users
NewsGuard found Chinese AI chatbots failed to debunk pro-China false claims 53 per cent of the time.
by Staff Writer – Aug 13, 2026
Newsfeed
Thompson Spencer turns Auckland’s new rail link into a runway
Thompson Spencer is turning Auckland’s new City Rail Link into a runway for New Zealand Fashion Week’s 25th anniversary.
by Tom Gosby – 7 hours ago
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StreetIQ lands Laura Kleiman and Louise Tatlock in senior commercial push
The DOOH platform has appointed Laura Kleiman and Louise Tatlock as it builds its senior commercial leadership team.
by Tom Gosby – 8 hours ago
McDonald’s 99c delivery ads found misleading
Ad Standards found the prominent fee claim obscured higher delivery menu prices, prompting McDonald’s to modify the ads.
by Staff Writer – 8 hours ago
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News anchor calls station boss a 'b*tch' with cameras rolling
She then vents: “I’m so done with her antics, telling on me every five seconds. I’m done.”
by Nama Winston – 8 hours ago
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