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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

Jessica Rowe slams New Idea over 'rubbish' Today show hosting claims
The presenter says she and Peter Overton won't host Nine's breakfast show together, separately or ever again. Full stop.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 24, 2026

The BBC sound veteran building a library for radio
After shaping five BBC stations, Matt Fisher is taking Hundred Hand Slap to Australian radio and hunting for local ears.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 24, 2026

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

BBC Studios develops Bliss adaptation with Tony Ayres
The Miles Franklin Award-winning novel returns as a contemporary drama exploring family, marriage, faith, identity, and change.
by Staff Writer – Aug 24, 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

Australia gets first independent cross-media video measurement
VFC has tapped AudienceProject to independently measure reach and frequency across participating video platforms from early 2027.
by Staff Writer – Aug 23, 2026

ESPN scores historic NFL Melbourne game in expanded rights deal
ESPN will broadcast Australia’s first regular-season NFL game as it extends its local NFL and RedZone coverage.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 23, 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

'Live and free': ARN boss takes swipe at Kyle as revenue falls 14%
Advertisers are returning after the Kyle and Jackie O exit, but ARN still has a $38 million revenue gap left to close.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 21, 2026

Foxtel Media takes sports ad sales beyond the paywall on YouTube
The deal gives advertisers access to DAZN-owned Australian sports channels reaching 2.4 million Australians on YouTube.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 20, 2026

Brissy4Ward rallies media stars as Sony Foundation hits 50,000 nights
Brissy4Ward returns to Brisbane as Sony Foundation marks 50,000 nights of accommodation for regional young cancer patients.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 19, 2026

Australian Idol names Morgan Evans as new judge
Evans joins Marcia Hines and Amy Shark as Seven refreshes its judging panel for Australian Idol's 2027 season on Seven+.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 19, 2026

The podcast database built by a woman who got sick of doing it the hard way
Jennifer Plahm built the podcast pitching database Australian PR pros have wished existed for years, and it is now live.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 19, 2026

No joke: Karl Stefanovic is doing stand-up
What's the deal with getting cancelled?!
by Natasha Lee – Aug 18, 2026

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