
Labor shifts News Bargaining Initiative after media backlash
The government has boosted potential publisher payments after warnings its revised scheme could cost journalism jobs.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 12, 2026

Acast buys Backyard Ventures for $20 million (and retires the brand)
The $20 million deal adds 200-plus creators and an Austin base, while the Backyard Ventures name will disappear.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 12, 2026

Airwallex puts live FX rates on the street
Airwallex is turning live currency movements into dynamic OOH creative across oOh!media’s digital network.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 12, 2026

Dove flips influencer marketing by putting followers front and centre
The Real Reviews campaign pays creators to amplify audience feedback, including negative reviews, across social, podcast and video.
by Tom Gosby – Aug 12, 2026

The motherhood juggle bites: Karoline Leavitt quits White House role
Leavitt says the motherhood juggle had simply become too much.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2026

Is Pauline Hanson to 'blame' for this attack against a Chinese restaurant?
OPINION: 'The video is as racist and cruel as it is bloody un-Australian.'
by Nama Winston – Aug 12, 2026

‘The whole world could laugh at me’: Raygun’s fear before Paris Olympics revealed
Rachel Gunn reveals she feared the world would laugh at her before the Olympics, as Netflix previews the fallout that followed.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2026

QMS study finds DOOH can drive impact in one second
QMS research finds digital out-of-home can deliver brand and sales outcomes after around one second of active attention.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2026

David Meagher on 60 years of Gourmet Traveller, AI-proof and preparing for the biggest party of the year
He almost said no to the venue. Now it's hosting 160 guests for the publication's 60th and Restaurant of the Year Awards.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2026

Guy Sebastian drops civil case against Titus Day after apology over withheld payments
Titus Day has now admitted that he failed to pass on payments owed to Guy Sebastian, ending their near decade-long feud.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 12, 2026

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