Media
Henderson calls for inquiry into ABC editorial standards
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson has moved to trigger a Senate inquiry into the ABC, arguing its editorial division has drifted from its mandate.
According to The Australian’s Steve Jackson and James Madden, she notified Parliament on Monday and wants the matter sent to the Environment and Communications References Committee this week.
Social Media
Snapchat starts sending shutdown warnings to under-16 users
The Australian Financial Review’s Paul Smith reports that Snapchat will begin notifying Australian users this week if it believes they are under 16, warning them their accounts are set to close under the government’s new age rules.
Around 500,000 local teens aged 13 to 15 use the app, making it one of the biggest platforms hit by the incoming restrictions.
X marks the spot
Metro.co.uk’s Sarah Hooper reports that X has quietly flicked the switch on a new feature that shows where each account is actually based, and the change is already stirring the pot.
The update, introduced by head of product Nikita Bier as part of a plan to “secure the integrity of the global town square,” is now revealing who is really behind some of the platform’s loudest voices.
Legal
Cairo Takeaway pushes back in undercover saga
Remember all that drama surrounding the Egyptian restaurant and that ‘Undercover Jew’ stunt pulled off by The Daily Telegraph?
Well, there’s a new chapter to the story.
As Crikey’s Daanyal Saeed writes, the restaurant has now lodged a Federal Court cross-claim against the activist who entered the Newtown venue wearing a cap styled like the Israeli flag.
The business claim the setup was a “cruel experiment” designed to inflame tensions.
Companies
Blackbird signals confidence in Canva IPO timeline
Blackbird has told investors that Canva is effectively ready for a public listing in the second half of 2026, the firm’s clearest message yet that the long-anticipated float is getting close.
According to Capital Brief’s Bronwyn Clune, speculation has been running hot, helped along by co-founder Cliff Obrecht, who told Bloomberg the move was “probably imminent in the next couple of years, that’s for sure”.
Radio … and a very happy radio ratings day to all who celebrate.
Chris Bath exits ABC Radio
Just weeks after her contract was not renewed at Network 10, Aunty’s Drive host has called time on her gig.
Bath told listeners the decision to step down was hers. She’s now planning on “pursuing some passion projects” and “different opportunities away from the news cycle”
Oliver Peterson heads back to ABC Radio Perth
Kevin Perry from TV Blackbox writes that Oliver Peterson is closing out his run at 6PR, with the Perth Live host preparing to shift back to ABC Radio Perth after nearly ten years in commercial talkback.
Peterson, arrived at 6PR as the youngest full-time talk host in the country.
Television
Neighbours locks in a primetime farewell
TV Tonight’s David Knox reveals that Neighbours will get the send-off fans hoped for, with 10 confirming the final two episodes will air as a single one hour finale at 8.40pm on Thursday 11 December.
The slot restores the long-running soap to primetime one last time.
Entertainment
Seven dubs viral Broad reaction a cultural moment
Seven is leaning right into the meme of the moment, calling Stuart Broad’s stunned reaction in Perth “a cultural moment” after the clip tore through social feeds.
It’s fast become the unofficial first meme of this Ashes series, shared well beyond the usual cricket circles.
And while we’re here in the entertainment corner, if anyone can work out what the stain is on JD Vance’s shirt – email me:
The photo was taken during the VP’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the prime minister of Saudi Arabia.