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Today reporter Tim Davies exits: “This job has made me the proudest Australian.”
"From me to all of you, I’ve been so lucky."
By Nama Winston – 14 hours ago
Today's Media Snapshot
- CNN sorry for using impersonator photo in Dolly Parton death coverage
- Reporter at Lindsay Clancy murder trial fired for smile in court: 'Dad told me to'
- A Chopper Read clip has resurfaced - do we still think he's a hero?
- Court rejects claim Indiana Jones copied Brisbane author’s book
- EV curiosity drives 12.2 million Australians into auto content
- WIN Television breaches captioning record-keeping rules
- Australia’s best workplace for 2026 has been revealed
Latest Media
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A Chopper Read clip has resurfaced - do we still think he's a hero?
‘Chopper’ is no longer the man he once was to many.
by Nama Winston – 18 hours ago
Reporter at Lindsay Clancy murder trial fired for smile in court: 'Dad told me to'
'I have nothing to apologise for. I smile when uncomfortable.'
by Nama Winston – 19 hours ago
WIN Television breaches captioning record-keeping rules
WIN failed to retain accurate records needed to assess captioning compliance across six Chicago Med episodes aired in January.
by Natasha Lee – 19 hours ago
Court rejects claim Indiana Jones copied Brisbane author’s book
Brisbane author Daria Gomez Gane loses her appeal after claiming Disney's Indiana Jones film copied parts of her e-book.
by Natasha Lee – 20 hours ago
Latest Agency & Marketing
IMAA opens senior talent pipeline to indie agencies
The member-only directory connects independent agencies with senior freelance media talent for projects, pitches and workload spikes.
by Tom Gosby – 19 hours ago
Hatched promotes Paul Wilkinson to lead new national investment team
The agency’s overall billings increased from $100m to $150m in the past three years, creating a need for a national team to manage investment.
by Staff Writer – Aug 27, 2026
Lion, Reckitt and Mars Snacking join AiMCO
Three major brands join AiMCO as creator marketing moves deeper into Australia's mainstream marketing mix and brand mix.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 26, 2026
Cost pressures fail to cool $175 billion summer spending
Australians spent 5.4 per cent more last summer, as oOh!media points marketers to earlier seasonal opportunities.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 26, 2026
Industry Movers
Omnicom Media Australia appoints Matt Northey as Head of Education and Experience
The former TikTok APAC education lead will oversee career development, employee experience and leadership across Omnicom.
by Staff Writer – Aug 26, 2026
Natalie Penfold replaces Brooklyn Ross on KIIS Breakfast
Natalie Penfold moves from executive producer to the newsreader's chair as ARN continues rebuilding KIIS 1065 Breakfast.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 26, 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
Karl Stefanovic's GOLD Sport replacement revealed
ARN has locked in the permanent line-up for its twice-weekly sports show, with a new name now confirmed for the program.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 25, 2026
AI & Tech
The Trade Desk bets bigger on agentic AI with Kokai Zuma
Kokai Zuma adds agentic AI and forecasting upgrades, with The Trade Desk claiming a 32 per cent CPA improvement.
by Tom Gosby – 19 hours ago
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
Newsfeed
Live Nation named Presenting Partner of BIGSOUND 2026
The confirmation for this year builds on a five-year partnership between Live Nation and BIGSOUND.
by Staff Writer – 14 hours ago
Today reporter Tim Davies exits: “This job has made me the proudest Australian.”
"From me to all of you, I’ve been so lucky."
by Nama Winston – 14 hours ago
Australia’s best workplace for 2026 has been revealed
The winner topped the large business category after thousands of staff were asked what it is really like to work there.
by Natasha Lee – 16 hours ago
WWE extends Western Australia partnership through 2028
WWE will bring annual events to Perth through 2028, starting with SmackDown, Wrestlepalooza and Raw this December in WA.
by Staff Writer – 18 hours ago
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