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If you don't get the world's reaction to Dolly Parton, watch this
"You'll come to understand why Dolly's music was the soundtrack to the lives of millions, and always will be."
By Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- ‘Soul destroying’: Kyle Sandilands ‘fell apart’ over Jackie O claims
- 'Arrested': Fake news pages claim Swans - past and present - have been charged
- The next Bluey? ABC and BBC launch global hunt
- Albanese, Taylor and premiers converge on Dubbo for Bush Summit
- Buddy gets a fresh glaze in Donut King comeback
- Australian filmmaking pioneer Tina Dalton dies
- Talent agent Ralph Carr sentenced to six years' jail for 2023 rape
Latest Media
‘Soul destroying’: Kyle Sandilands ‘fell apart’ over Jackie O claims
The radio host says Henderson's court claims have left him devastated, as Brooklyn Ross sheds light on their final days.
by Natasha Lee – 4 hours ago
If you don't get the world's reaction to Dolly Parton, watch this
"You'll come to understand why Dolly's music was the soundtrack to the lives of millions, and always will be."
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
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'Arrested': Fake news pages claim Swans - past and present - have been charged
A post implicated AFL legend Lance "Buddy" Franklin, who retired from the club in 2023, with a photo of him emblazoned with the word: “ARREST”.
by Nama Winston – 5 hours ago
The next Bluey? ABC and BBC launch global hunt
Australian and UK producers get a new route to develop kids' projects for television and streaming for global audiences.
by Natasha Lee – 5 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Buddy gets a fresh glaze in Donut King comeback
Donut King revives its 1981 mascot Buddy in its Thinkerbell platform spanning OOH, BVOD, digital audio and social media.
by Natasha Lee – 5 hours ago
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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 – Aug 24, 2026
Today the Brave appoints five senior account leaders
"Hiring this level of senior talent means we can keep pushing harder without losing what makes us us."
by Staff Writer – Aug 25, 2026
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
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 – Aug 24, 2026
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 – Aug 24, 2026
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 – Aug 24, 2026
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
If you don't get the world's reaction to Dolly Parton, watch this
"You'll come to understand why Dolly's music was the soundtrack to the lives of millions, and always will be."
by Nama Winston – 2 hours ago
Nine profit rises as Stan and QMS offset TV weakness
Stan, QMS and subscriptions lifted earnings as Nine reshaped its assets and cut exposure to its legacy media operations.
by Natasha Lee – 2 hours ago
Airtasker locks in $11m media push with oOh! and NOVA
Airtasker has secured $11 million in media capital across new three-year partnerships with oOh!media and NOVA Entertainment.
by Tom Gosby – 4 hours ago
‘Soul destroying’: Kyle Sandilands ‘fell apart’ over Jackie O claims
The radio host says Henderson's court claims have left him devastated, as Brooklyn Ross sheds light on their final days.
by Natasha Lee – 4 hours ago
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