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Young Henrys links with Laneway Festival 2026 as official beer partner
A beer that goes hand-in-hand with everything from local pub gigs to major festivals.
by Vihan Mathur – Jan 19, 2026

7am strengthens editorial team with Nicole Johnston and Krystal Keller
The appointments come as the podcast expands across audio, video and social platforms.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 19, 2026

Media Roundup: Ten moves during ACA, Iranian Australians challenge ABC, TV returns to Bendigo, and ban numbers questioned
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 19, 2026

If you can't sue them, replace them: Paramount’s new WBD play
After losing in court, Paramount hit the nuclear button: a proxy war to replace WBD's board.
by Duane Hatherly – Jan 16, 2026

Grok AI's 'extra layer of protection' amid deepfake scandal fails
Over 20,000 Grok-generated images were predominantly women, with around two per cent minors.
by Vihan Mathur – Jan 16, 2026

Media Roundup: Malinauskas rejects AWW olive branch, Netflix locks Sony films, Hate crime law alarm, X reins in Grok, and Eurovision hits the road
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by Natasha Lee – Jan 16, 2026

WIN News Bendigo brings back transmission outage on 9Now amid bushfire
The Bendigo bulletin will be available as VOD on 9Now each weekday from 6.30pm.
by Vihan Mathur – Jan 15, 2026

Adelaide Festival board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah
It said it “fell well short” in its handling of her cancellation from Adelaide Writers’ Week.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 15, 2026

FBI targets Washington Post reporter’s devices in leak probe
The investigation centres on a Pentagon contractor accused of unlawfully retaining classified material.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 15, 2026

Media Roundup: AWW hypocrisy claim, FBI raids journalist, Behind SXSW Sydney axing, and McConaughey trademarks himself
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by Natasha Lee – Jan 15, 2026

SXSW Sydney axed
The event has been running in Sydney for the past three years.
by Neil Griffiths – Jan 14, 2026

Inside the media’s fake expert problem
It's a fresh warning has landed for editors and reporters alike.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 14, 2026

Australian children's author Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation
His arrest has triggered amarketing freeze and school bans.
by Mediaweek – Jan 14, 2026

BBC moves to dismiss Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit
The broadcaster argues the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and Trump cannot prove harm.
by Natasha Lee – Jan 14, 2026

Media Roundup: Adler lashes Writers’ Week, Craig Silvey charged, Pentagon's Grok rollout, and Dilbert creator dies
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by Natasha Lee – Jan 14, 2026

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