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Aussie music icon Johnny Young dies at 79
The family confirmed that Young succumbed to a battle with pancreatic cancer.
By Nama Winston – 14 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- Angus Taylor's senior adviser berates journalist off air - but is recorded
- OPINION: Protest Pauline Hanson. But do better than this
- Selena Gomez accused of fraud for failing to deliver on promises
- Pat Rafter fronts padel takeover of Opera House
- Study: Chinese AI chatbots push pro-China propaganda to Western users
- Havas Red hands Joanne Ng the keys to its social business
- 'Emancipated': The journo who's living the dream thanks to Substack
Latest Media
OPINION: Protest Pauline Hanson. But do better than this
Young Australians took to the streets against One Nation. The signs raise a harder question about political debate.
by Natasha Lee – 18 hours ago
Selena Gomez accused of fraud for failing to deliver on promises
Investors in Gomez's collapsed company are seeking their money back.
by Nama Winston – 16 hours ago
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Angus Taylor's senior adviser berates journalist off air - but is recorded
'Are your ratings that bad? Seriously, that’s a fricken disgrace,' is one of the things Kane Silom said in the candid moment.
by Nama Winston – 17 hours ago
Pat Rafter fronts padel takeover of Opera House
UBS and Waldorf Astoria are activating around Sydney’s new two-day Padel Invitational at the Opera House.
by Tom Gosby – 16 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
Telstra trims $19m from advertising bill as profit climbs
Telstra’s promotion and advertising expense fell 6.6 per cent to $267 million as FY26 profit rose 2.7 per cent.
by Tom Gosby – 17 hours ago
Pat Rafter fronts padel takeover of Opera House
UBS and Waldorf Astoria are activating around Sydney’s new two-day Padel Invitational at the Opera House.
by Tom Gosby – 16 hours ago
Western Sydney University launches climbing activation with Curious Nation
Western Sydney University and Curious Nation bring Charge Towards Change to life with 10m climbing walls at the Parramatta Open Day event today.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Anytime Fitness partners with Adelaide Crows
Anytime Fitness joins the Crows as a gym and Trade and Draft partner, with Alex Neal-Bullen named brand ambassador in SA.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Industry Movers
Havas Red hands Joanne Ng the keys to its social business
Joanne Ng will lead Havas Red's national social practice across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, following her promotion.
by Staff Writer – Aug 13, 2026
The motherhood juggle bites: Karoline Leavitt quits White House role
Leavitt says the motherhood juggle had simply become too much.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2026
Eliza Elliott joins NOVA Entertainment as Senior Publicist
Elliott returns to the Australian audio industry after most recently working with Carver PR.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 10, 2026
PubMatic appoints Megan Ramm as global chief revenue officer
Former Uber Advertising sales chief Megan Ramm joins PubMatic to oversee its global revenue operations and growth strategy.
by Staff Writer – Aug 10, 2026
AI & Tech
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DoubleVerify deepens TikTok push amid US$2.15 billion Nielsen deal
DV has expanded brand suitability and viewability measurement to TikTok Pangle across 48 markets, including Australia.
by Tom Gosby – 17 hours ago
Study: Chinese AI chatbots push pro-China propaganda to Western users
NewsGuard found Chinese AI chatbots failed to debunk pro-China false claims 53 per cent of the time.
by Staff Writer – 17 hours ago
Bumble abandons its signature women-first rule
Bumble is retiring its women-first messaging rule as users push for less pressure, more time and flexibility for dating.
by Natasha Lee – 17 hours ago
Spotify to label AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
"Trust is more essential than ever in the age of generative AI."
by Nama Winston – Aug 13, 2026
Newsfeed
Nikki Osbourne spills about Albo's comments on her pod to Mark Bouris
“I want to hang out with your dog, I wanna see your kitchen…I don't want to be a platform for politics.”
by Nama Winston – 12 hours ago
Aussie music icon Johnny Young dies at 79
The family confirmed that Young succumbed to a battle with pancreatic cancer.
by Nama Winston – 14 hours ago
BFJ Digital wins Ekka digital account
BFJ Digital will use paid media, social and data to help the Ekka chase 450,000 visitors for its 150th anniversary year.
by Staff Writer – 16 hours ago
Selena Gomez accused of fraud for failing to deliver on promises
Investors in Gomez's collapsed company are seeking their money back.
by Nama Winston – 16 hours ago
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