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This is the student journo who broke the 'Cornell 7' story that's broken the world
"Cornell has failed her. Cornell has failed us.”
By Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- AI actress glitches during Piers Morgan chat switching from English to Cantonese
- Jo Silvagni officially replaced as face of Chemist Warehouse after son's conviction
- Josh Simons joins Proudly Human advisory board
- Domain opens The Block homes to virtual inspections
- Taco Bell Australia joins Duolingo for first Global Taco Day
- May brothers team with AIIMS for Mayday podcast
- TV’s $1.6 billion spend 'hides' Aussie drama slump
Latest Media
This is the student journo who broke the 'Cornell 7' story that's broken the world
"Cornell has failed her. Cornell has failed us.”
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
AI actress glitches during Piers Morgan chat switching from English to Cantonese
An interview promoting her debut film took a turn when the digital performer abruptly changed languages mid-answer live.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
Australian Press Council names Richard Bean as CEO
He was executive director of Ad Standards from 2020 to 2024, and deputy chair of the ACMA from 2010 to 2016.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
Jo Silvagni officially replaced as face of Chemist Warehouse after son's conviction
Silvagni's role with Chemist Warehouse has been under speculation since her son's name was released.
by Nama Winston – Oct 1, 2026
Latest Agency & Marketing
Domain opens The Block homes to virtual inspections
Fans can compare the teams’ layouts, finishes and styling with virtual access to every revealed room in all five houses.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
Four Pillars Gin launch 'Expect Different' platform via Weave
The brand and Weave chose traditional production methods to contrast with the growing use of AI-generated creative.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
Taco Bell Australia joins Duolingo for first Global Taco Day
The campaign is built on the fact that “taco” is nearly the same word in more than 30 languages.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
JCDecaux launches Nurture for Country with Chalkwest as first partner
Zak Kirkup: "This partnership with JCDecaux gives us an incredible platform to grow our visibility and show what an Aboriginal-owned business can look like at scale."
by Alisha Buaya – Oct 1, 2026
Industry Movers
DAZN Media+ announces Nicole Ferguson as new Brisbane Sales Director
Former Nine Group Business Director joins DAZN Media+ as Brisbane’s sports and streaming audience continue to grow.
by Staff Writer – Oct 1, 2026
Havas Media Network appoints new business and Organic & AI Performance heads in ANZ
Kunal Chakravarty joins as Head of New Business & Marketing, and Agata Adamczak as Head of Organic & AI Performance.
by Alisha Buaya – Sep 29, 2026
UMG taps CAA’s Libby Bush to lead global partnerships
CAA’s partnerships chief will unite UMG’s brands, media and commercial businesses in a global role starting in November.
by Staff Writer – Sep 29, 2026
Bec Penn has been appointed Omnicom Media's Head of Retail Media
The appointment comes only two months after she launched her own consultancy.
by Staff Writer – Sep 29, 2026
AI & Tech
Josh Simons joins Proudly Human advisory board
The Vinyl Group chief joins Alan Finkel’s certification venture as it expands into music, publishing and creative media.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
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WhatsApp introduces parental controls for teens
Families can set privacy rules, get group alerts and choose AI settings while personal chats stay encrypted and private.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 30, 2026
ACAM launches AI advisor network with Maestro
Four practitioners are accredited and another 10 are in training as a national network expands AI support for marketers.
by Staff Writer – Sep 30, 2026
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OpenAI ‘sorry, working to do better’ after hack of Australian websites
“We should have handled our response better. We are sorry and working to do better in the future."
by Nama Winston – Sep 29, 2026
Newsfeed
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WIN to switch off Network 10 in three regional markets
Viewers in Griffith, Riverland and Mount Gambier will need to go online to watch 10 as WIN ends broadcasts on 9 October.
by Natasha Lee – 12 hours ago
New SBS podcast 'How Australia Works' helps migrants to navigate Australia
The pod is hosted by Australian hip hop artist and community leader Sukhdeep Singh Bhogal, better known as L-FRESH The LION.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell and Maggie Gyllenhaal breathe new life into Dracula
"Stoker invented the vampire, who has become an iconic part of our culture; this is a brilliant reimagining of the ecstasy and horror of living forever."
by Staff Writer – 20 hours ago
Neighbours star Stefan Dennis slams 'unbelievably invasive' AI-assisted microdrama revival
Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has slammed plans to turn old episodes of the show into short-form vertical video episodes with the help of AI.
by Rebekah Manibog – 20 hours ago
Icon Agency becomes B Corp Certified
Jo Painter: "It made us put evidence behind what we say we stand for."
by Alisha Buaya – 20 hours ago
AI actress glitches during Piers Morgan chat switching from English to Cantonese
An interview promoting her debut film took a turn when the digital performer abruptly changed languages mid-answer live.
by Natasha Lee – 21 hours ago
Australian Press Council names Richard Bean as CEO
He was executive director of Ad Standards from 2020 to 2024, and deputy chair of the ACMA from 2010 to 2016.
by Alisha Buaya – 21 hours ago
This is the student journo who broke the 'Cornell 7' story that's broken the world
"Cornell has failed her. Cornell has failed us.”
by Nama Winston – 21 hours ago
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