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NBCUniversal nabs Stephanie Russell-Lam from WBD
The former Warner Bros. Discovery executive joins the NBCU team to lead regional sales efforts across local markets.
by Duane Hatherly – May 14, 2026
Melissa Leong breaks silence after SBS pulls Taste of Art
It follows allegations of misconduct involving her co-host, chef Vaughan Mabee.
by Mediaweek – May 14, 2026
SBS appoints Jane Palfreyman as Managing Director
She brings more than 25 years of media experience, including 14 years at SBS.
by Vihan Mathur – May 13, 2026
Beyond reality: Hayu NZ flips the script with entertainment expansion
NBCUniversal's Hayu NZ expands beyond reality TV into general entertainment.
by Duane Hatherly – May 13, 2026
ABC, SBS and AAP emerge as media winners in 2026 Federal Budget
The measures include $1.287 billion in federal funding for the ABC in 2026/27, $367.3 million for SBS, and a $15 million top-up for AAP.
by Mediaweek – May 13, 2026
ABC revisits the dark legacy of Rolf Harris in new two-part documentary
The series explores Harris’s abuse allegations and legacy.
by Natasha Lee – May 12, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel goes dark to give Stephen Colbert the late-night spotlight
Kimmel will pull his show from the schedule next week, clearing the field for Colbert’s final episode.
by Natasha Lee – May 12, 2026
Sky News Australia launches current affairs quiz show Quizzical
The eight-week series will test teams on the week’s biggest stories across politics, world affairs and pop culture.
by Mediaweek – May 12, 2026
How Nine and Magnite push programmatic boundaries
Nine and Magnite unpack programmatic transparency, live streaming, and the power of direct publisher partnerships.
by Duane Hatherly – May 12, 2026
How the networks are covering Budget night 2026
Networks are promising special programming, live analysis and multi-platform streaming.
by Natasha Lee – May 12, 2026
'Bullsh*t artist': Barnaby takes Karl to task on rumours he's leaving Nine
The Nine host was pressed repeatedly on rumours linking him to ARN, but stayed firmly on message.
by Natasha Lee – May 11, 2026
VFC tackles streaming frequency with new industry research project
The research will examine how frequency requirements vary across campaign KPIs.
by Vihan Mathur – May 11, 2026
Disney by D'Amaro: Earnings, AI, parks & 88% streaming boom
During his first Disney earnings call, CEO Josh D'Amaro leveraged a streaming profit boom to outline his AI future.
by Duane Hatherly – May 8, 2026
Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' after dramatic mid-show exit
It comes as FBI director Kash Patel has this week slammed the progress of the investigation into Guthrie's mum's disappearance.
by Nama Winston – May 8, 2026
Meet the new cast: ABC revives Race Around the World
The series will premiere on Sunday, June 7 and introduce a new generation of Australian filmmakers.
by Lauren McNamara – May 7, 2026
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