The accolade celebrates for McAvaney's lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting.
The move clears the way for one of the most significant restructures in Australia’s broadcast landscape in years.
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Insiders say Nine, which recently unlocked $3 billion from the sale of its Domain stake, may still make a play.
Kingsley writes the merger raises questions about strategy, and culture.
The decision comes as the business strengthens its digital capability and commercial focus.
The merger creates one of Australia’s largest integrated media companies across TV, audio, streaming, digital and publishing.
