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Talent agent Ralph Carr sentenced to six years' jail for 2023 rape
The disgraced manager was convicted of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
By Nama Winston – 34 minutes ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Karl Stefanovic's GOLD Sport replacement revealed
- ABC's Sarah Ferguson 'sold' in funding pitch for husband's film
- WPP accuses Richard Foster of ‘muckraking’ in $100m lawsuit
- Omnicom’s The Loom bolsters growth push with senior hires
- The BBC sound veteran building a library for radio
- Jameson turns Dan Does Footy's fake Kayo leak into giveaway
- BBC Studios develops Bliss adaptation with Tony Ayres
Latest Media
Karl Stefanovic's GOLD Sport replacement revealed
ARN has locked in the permanent line-up for its twice-weekly sports show, with a new name now confirmed for the program.
by Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
Jessica Rowe slams New Idea over 'rubbish' Today show hosting claims
The presenter says she and Peter Overton won't host Nine's breakfast show together, separately or ever again. Full stop.
by Natasha Lee – 4 hours ago
Jameson turns Dan Does Footy's fake Kayo leak into giveaway
A staged Kayo code leak became a two-month streaming reward for eligible footy fans.
by Tom Gosby – 5 hours ago
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ABC's Sarah Ferguson 'sold' in funding pitch for husband's film
Ferguson's husband Tony Jones' film reportedly got $200k in taxpayer funding.
by Nama Winston – 3 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
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'Legs spread': Aussie clothing brand blasted for 'sexualised' youth images
"The Ghanda Surfco Summer 2026 catalogue depicted young women and girls in sexually suggestive poses."
by Nama Winston – 4 hours ago
WPP accuses Richard Foster of ‘muckraking’ in $100m lawsuit
WPP wants parts of Richard Foster’s amended complaint sealed as the $100 million legal battle turns increasingly bitter.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
Print’s not dead: Are Media reaches 7.9 million Aussies
Better Homes and Gardens and Woman's Day lead the publisher's audience, while Belle posts sharp annual print growth now.
by Staff Writer – Aug 23, 2026
The marketing industry's truth-in-pricing problem (and why adland is to blame)
TrinityP3's Darren Woolley says adland built luxury brands on premium pricing, then sold its own expertise by the tonne.
by Darren Woolley – Aug 23, 2026
Industry Movers
Omnicom’s The Loom bolsters growth push with senior hires
Dean Isreb and Annabel Acton join The Loom as customer growth partners, expanding Omnicom Oceania’s advisory leadership.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
dentsu appoints Michelle Testa to lead WA business
The WA Ad Person of the Year will lead the agency group's integrated offering, following more than 14 years with dentsu.
by Staff Writer – 23 hours ago
Oliver King joins Thompson Spencer as strategy lead
The former Spark Foundry strategy chief will lead the agency’s integrated strategy across its full roster.
by Staff Writer – Aug 24, 2026
QMusic appoints Kristy Ellis as CEO
She takes the permanent role after serving as interim CEO since April overseeing QMusic's key programs and major events.
by Staff Writer – Aug 24, 2026
AI & Tech
ARIA rules wholly AI-generated music ineligible for charts
AI-assisted recordings remain eligible if they are substantially human made, lawful and free from manipulation concerns.
by Lauren McNamara – 5 hours ago
news.com.au launches redesigned app with new 'Swipe or Scroll' navigation
Pippa Leary explains how killing off 'empty reach' leads to a swipe-first app redesign and a 15-fold jump in ad revenue.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 23, 2026
Miss Vine? Divine is bringing six-second videos back
Divine revives Vine’s looping format with 2.5 million classics, an AI ban and a first brand deal with Taco Bell.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 20, 2026
Three questions in one: the AI question(s) every agency boss can't dodge
Involved Media's Sarah Keith on why agencies keep answering AI's three toughest questions in completely the wrong order.
by Sarah Keith – Aug 19, 2026
Newsfeed
Talent agent Ralph Carr sentenced to six years' jail for 2023 rape
The disgraced manager was convicted of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
by Nama Winston – 34 minutes ago
HOYTS cinema crews get a style shake-up
HOYTS unveils red and black polos designed with staff and guest input.
by Staff Writer – 1 hour ago
Karl Stefanovic's GOLD Sport replacement revealed
ARN has locked in the permanent line-up for its twice-weekly sports show, with a new name now confirmed for the program.
by Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
ALDI named Australia’s best-rated supermarket for ninth year
The retailer’s value, own-brand quality and store experience drove its latest 2026 customer-voted supermarket award win.
by Natasha Lee – 3 hours ago
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