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‘We felt it was time’: The Australian drops its paywall for the first time since 2011
The broadsheet's managing director and publisher, <b>Nicholas Gray</b>, tells <i>Mediaweek</i> curiosity is still king.
by Natasha Lee – Mar 12, 2026

news.com.au ignites national menopause debate with ‘Fire Up’ campaign
The aim is to spark conversations and push reforms on menopause care.
by Mediaweek – Mar 9, 2026

Laura Maxwell champions the commercial power of journalism
ThinkNewsBrands’ new chair Laura Maxwell brings startup agility to local media, driving the commercial power of news.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 6, 2026

Meta to pay News Corp up to US$50m a year for AI content
The agreement gives Meta access to News Corp’s US and UK news content to help train AI models for users of their products.
by Mediaweek – Mar 5, 2026

News Nation report: Australians trust news over socials
ThinkNewsBrands' most recent data reveals that Australians crave real journalism.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 4, 2026

Mattel taps Aussie talent for global Barbie book play
It appears one Barbara Millicent Roberts might just have a thing for the land Down Under.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 27, 2026

Washington insider POLITICO expands to Australia
The publication has built its reputation on covering the intersection of politics, policy and power.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 25, 2026

News Corp Australia cites strong summer boost in Ipsos iris results
The publisher says 17.82 million Australians visited its sites in January, alongside 93 million video views.
by Mediaweek – Feb 23, 2026

PM to headline News Corp's 'Future' events ahead of state elections
Anthony Albanese will appear at Future SA and Future Victoria as 2026 election campaigns intensify.
by Mediaweek – Feb 20, 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

AFR launches 'It’s Not For Everyone' campaign as Nine sharpens premium publishing strategy
It signals a deliberate shift in how Nine’s flagship business masthead frames its value.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 16, 2026

How Vogue is turning its pages into a stage, and why the industry is watching
Boss Edwina McCann on how the brand's Forces of Fashion summit is changing the way the world sees Australia.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 13, 2026

Iconic literary journal Meanjin revived by QUT
The 85-year-old publication is returning to Brisbane.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 12, 2026

Are Media’s luxury play for 2026: deeper partnerships, human stories and cultural clout
It comes as shifting consumer expectations reshape how luxury marketers approach storytelling.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 12, 2026

Journalists become the story in News Corp Australia's ‘We’re for You’ campaign
It's aimed at strengthening transparency and human-led reporting in an era increasingly crowded by AI.
by Natasha Lee – Feb 11, 2026

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