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Tropfest 2026: Sydney filmmaker Lianne Mackessy wins for 'Crescendo'
The jury described 'Crescendo' as “absolutely pitch perfect.”
by Conor Lochrie – Feb 23, 2026
Trump threatens Netflix: Fire Susan Rice or else
The Don is once again shaking up the WBD takeover battle.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 23, 2026
Heith Mackay-Cruise takes chairman role at SCA as Kerry Stokes exits board
It comes as the newly expanded media group enters its next phase.
by Mediaweek – Feb 20, 2026
Sky News Australia rebrands as News24
Sound familiar? That's because it's the ABC's old news channel name.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 20, 2026
KPMG pulls logo from Sydney Writers' Festival after Randa Abdel-Fattah invite
It was recently announced that the author will be featured in two parts of the Sydney Writers’ Festival program in 2026.
by Nama Winston – Feb 20, 2026
Nine faces double standards scrutiny after Mason breach follows Cullen exit
Several former Nine employees have said the handling 'reeks of double standards'.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 20, 2026
Media Roundup: ABC mocks Nine reporter, SBS staff reject payment, KPMG distances from festival, Social media ban clash, and Microsoft fixes Copilot glitch
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 20, 2026
Kyle Sandilands reveals he's 'communicating' with Pauline Hanson
Speaking on Karl Stefanovic's new podcast, the shock jock also admitted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is 'a mate' - although they disagree.
by Nama Winston – Feb 19, 2026
'Embarrassed': Danika Mason admits she'd had a drink before live cross
Reporting on the Winter Olympics, the Nine journalist appeared to be slurring her words. Now, she's apologised for why.
by Nama Winston – Feb 19, 2026
Media Roundup: Roberts-Smith accuses Nine, Photographer files Anti-SLAPP, Zuckerberg grilled on Instagram, and Wiggles strike global deal
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 19, 2026
The Wiggles just dropped a major 'hot potato' about a new deal
The Wiggles' new Universal Music deal is so big it may very well wake up Jeff.
by Nama Winston – Feb 18, 2026
Sydney Writers' Festival includes Randa Abdel-Fattah in 2026 program
The announcement comes after Dr Abdel-Fattah was uninvited from Adelaide Writers' Week.
by Nama Winston – Feb 18, 2026
'All Trump does is watch TV': Stephen Colbert defies CBS
'Because my network clearly does not want us to talk about this…Let’s talk about this'.
by Nama Winston – Feb 18, 2026
WBD to Ellison: empty the piggy bank, you have seven days
WBD rejects Ellison’s sweetened bid... but sets a seven-day deadline for a final offer, as Netflix is put on ice.
by Duane Hatherly – Feb 18, 2026
Media Roundup: Meta TikTok grilled, Writers Guild staff strike, Cooper exits 60 Minutes, and Coles Down Down fight
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 18, 2026
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