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ADIA launches Research Got Talent Australia 2025 competition
Sarah Campbell: 'The competition continues to reach new heights every year, with more entries, greater support for charities and NGOs, and stronger recognition of our young superstars.'
by Alisha Buaya – Jun 3, 2025
Umbrella Entertainment rebrands to Umbrella
Umbrella Entertainment has rebranded to Umbrella, marking a strategic shift towards original content and multi-platform distribution across Australia and New Zealand.
by Tom Gosby – Jun 3, 2025
10 News First bets on trust, local stories and multi-platform storytelling
'We don’t do editorial. We just tell it straight.'
by Natasha Lee – Jun 3, 2025
Britbox adds linear channels, expands content offer with exclusives Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Death Valley, and more
The BBC-owned streaming service has unveiled an expanded offer with exclusives and new linear channels after customer feedback.
by Dan Barrett – Jun 3, 2025
Guide Dogs and FutureBrand launch SeeWay to support Australians with low vision
New brand SeeWay aims to bridge service gaps for Australians with low vision, offering holistic care beyond traditional support models.
by Tom Gosby – Jun 3, 2025
Stan extends Sony Pictures Television deal with exclusive Outlander prequel and premium drama slate
Outlander: Blood of My Blood will debut in August.
by Frances Sheen – Jun 3, 2025
Media Roundup: A Current Affair's court ban, media under fire at Bondi inquest, Stutchbury exits AFR, Coalition's WFH pivot, and search wars heat up
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Jun 3, 2025
TEAM LEWIS unveils biometric training tool for corporate trust analysis
TEAM LEWIS has launched Training for Trust™, a biometric and AI-driven analytics service assessing communications for credibility, trust, and integrity.
by Tom Gosby – Jun 2, 2025
Next of the Best 2025: Meet the future leaders of Australia’s media industry
On Friday June 13, the Next of the Best Awards return to Sydney, spotlighting the rising stars who are defining the future of media in Australia.
by Mediaweek Admin – Jun 2, 2025
WWII thriller ‘Play Dead’ commences filming on Melbourne’s virtual production stage
WWII thriller Play Dead is now filming at Docklands Studios Melbourne, employing over 300 local screen workers and injecting $24 million into Victoria’s economy.
by Tom Gosby – Jun 2, 2025
New campaign urges Australians to tackle end-of-life planning
End-of-life planning platform Critical Info initiates national awareness push with integrated media strategy.
by Tom Gosby – Jun 2, 2025
Media movers: Lisa Davies, Tony Aldridge, Jessie Parker, Ant Keogh, Paul McMillan, and Michael Derepas
Plus: Kim Verbrugghe, Sean Power, Eley Michael and Mike Worden.
by Alisha Buaya – Jun 2, 2025
Tom Walker joins The Great Australian Bake Off as Season 8 co-host
Foxtel has unveiled comedian Tom Walker as the new co-host for Season 8 of The Great Australian Bake Off, with Season 9 already commissioned.
by Tom Gosby – Jun 2, 2025
Media Roundup: Networks chasing mushroom poisoning exclusive, TikTok spends big in social media ban battle, Nike see backlash over Grace Tame posts, and Laura Tingle lets loose
See the top industry stories trending today.
by Natasha Lee – Jun 2, 2025
Andy Lee’s animated series Do Not Watch This Show to air on ABC
Andy Lee's animated children's series Do Not Watch This Show will premiere on ABC iview on 4 July, bringing a comedic take on reluctant stardom to young audiences.
by Tom Gosby – Jun 2, 2025
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