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Dan Barrett

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Dan Barrett was the editor of Mediaweek and is a longtime media industry commentator & critic. He writes the Always Be Watching email newsletter. Former media roles include: SBS, iSentia, and Mediacom. He was one of Australia's first podcasters and is passionate about building communities around media.
Tubi is getting ready to supercharge its streaming service in Australia
Television

Tubi is getting ready to supercharge its streaming service in Australia

Tubi is ready to increase its presence in Australia with bigger, better, and more content, powered by the News Corp Australia sales team.

by Dan BarrettJun 12, 2025

ABC confirms Q+A will end after 18 years
News

ABC confirms Q+A will end after 18 years

Justin Stevens: 'It’s time to rethink how audiences want to interact and to evolve'.

by Dan BarrettJun 10, 2025

Racing Victoria and Seven announce broadcast extension
Sports

Racing Victoria and Seven announce broadcast extension

The extension will see the Racing Victoria-owned Racing.com continue to be broadcast and streamed by Seven.

by Dan BarrettJun 10, 2025

Max parent company Warner Bros Discovery announces split. Impact will be felt in Australia.
Television

Max parent company Warner Bros Discovery announces split. Impact will be felt in Australia.

The US company will split its legacy and streaming assets apart. With a strong WBD footprint in Australia, the impact will be felt by industry here.

by Dan BarrettJun 10, 2025

Confirmed: The Project CANCELLED at Network 10
Television

Confirmed: The Project CANCELLED at Network 10

10 has announced the cancellation of The Project. All eyes are on the replacement news program set to take its place.

by Dan BarrettJun 9, 2025

Nine launches longform current affairs and investigations unit
News

Nine launches longform current affairs and investigations unit

Nine has today announced the formation of a new, dedicated longform current affairs and investigations unit. 60 Minutes Executive Producer Kirsty Thomson will oversee the new unit in an expansion of…

by Dan BarrettJun 5, 2025

Maron calls it quits on the WTF podcast
Audio

Maron calls it quits on the WTF podcast

On the Monday episode of his twice-weekly podcast WTF, host Marc Maron announced that the show will come to an end later this year. Maron was one of the earliest podcasters to break out in the public…

by Dan BarrettJun 3, 2025

Britbox adds linear channels, expands content offer with exclusives Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Death Valley, and more
Television

Britbox adds linear channels, expands content offer with exclusives Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Death Valley, and more

The BBC-owned streaming service has unveiled an expanded offer with exclusives and new linear channels after customer feedback.

by Dan BarrettJun 3, 2025

All the major announcements from Netflix's Tudum LIVE event - Wednesday, Stranger Things, Happy Gilmore 2, Squid Game, and more
Television

All the major announcements from Netflix's Tudum LIVE event - Wednesday, Stranger Things, Happy Gilmore 2, Squid Game, and more

All the major news, release dates, trailers, and reveals from the Netflix Tudum LIVE event staged in Los Angeles.

by Dan BarrettJun 1, 2025

Sam Pang will be back on Seven to host the 2025 Logies
Television

Sam Pang will be back on Seven to host the 2025 Logies

The 65th TV Week Logie Awards were announced today by the Seven Network with a date and host revealed by the broadcaster.

by Dan BarrettMay 31, 2025

First look at Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club Netflix series
Television

First look at Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club Netflix series

Based on the best-selling novel by UK media identity Richard Osman, The Thursday Murder Club feature film will debut on Netflix in August.

by Dan BarrettMay 30, 2025

Disney+ announces $4.99 monthly deal
Television

Disney+ announces $4.99 monthly deal

For a limited time, Disney+ is offering a deal slashing the price of a monthly subscription to 1/3 of the usual price.

by Dan BarrettMay 29, 2025

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