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Jackie O reportedly subpoenaed by ARN in legal battle
The broadcaster has reportedly won approval to get the documents for use in its separate case against Kyle Sandilands.
by Natasha Lee – Jun 1, 2026
The Aussie 'Directed by' credit that sparked a Federal Court battle
Forget what's in a name, because it turns out where that name is placed on a film credit means a whole lot more.
by Natasha Lee – May 28, 2026
Music built the creator economy. Now it could break it
Mediaweek sat down with lawyer, Monica Allen, to unpack the music copyright risks catching out the creator economy.
by Vihan Mathur – May 26, 2026
Author’s preemptive strike on Melania Trump backfires
MIchael Wolff’s bold attempt to preemptively sue the former first lady fails as a federal judge rebukes his legal strategy.
by Duane Hatherly – May 25, 2026
Elon Musk’s X fined $650k in Australian child safety battle
The penalty comes after X failed to fully comply with an eSafety notice about child protection measures.
by Mediaweek – May 22, 2026
Disney served with lawsuit over facial recognition at park entrances
The affected visitors behind the lawsuit are seeking at least A$7 million.
by Vihan Mathur – May 20, 2026
Federal Court rules Coles misled shoppers with Down Down discounts
The ruling upholds allegations brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
by Natasha Lee – May 14, 2026
One notice is all it takes: Dua Lipa sues Samsung for A$23m
The complaint alleges that the Korean-based company used Lipa’s image on the cardboard packaging for its TVs last year.
by Vihan Mathur – May 11, 2026
'Failure of their legal obligations': Canva fined $792,000 over late financial filings
The company was two years late in filling their 2024 and 2023 accounts.
by Vihan Mathur – May 7, 2026
Abbie Chatfield forced to apologise to MAFS groom Harrison Boon after defamation dispute
It comes as ARN considers her future on KIIS FM Breakfast.
by Natasha Lee – May 4, 2026
We asked a lawyer to break down what the News Bargaining Incentive really means
Media leaders are already backing it, but how will it impact platforms, publishers and everyday Australians?
by Natasha Lee – Apr 29, 2026
MrBeast company hit with lawsuit over harassment and workplace claims
The claim has been filed by Lorrayne Mavromatis, who worked at the company between 2022 and 2025.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 24, 2026
'If you buy Kyle, you get Kyle': Kyle Sandilands' lawyer takes aim at ARN at fiery Federal Court hearing
Sandilands also confirmed he has not spoken to Henderson since their on-air split in February.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 24, 2026
SCA–Seven deal 'snuck in' before ACCC overhaul
SCA's former legal boss said 'the companies probably wouldn’t be merged' if the deal was done under the new regime.
by Mediaweek – Apr 17, 2026
Ticketmaster under fire as Live Nation monopoly verdict lands
The landmark ruling could reshape the global concert and ticketing market.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 16, 2026
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