Yesterday
And the award goes to … why Australia’s film gongs are on the nose
The purported redundancy of the man who once invented a new award to avoid embarrassing Robert De Niro has left many hoping for a fresh start. Except he’s refusing to go.
ARN may demand Kyle Sandilands repay cash from doomed $100m deal
Kyle Sandilands’ barrister said there was no need for a royal commission into the 54-year-old’s career. Kiis FM owner ARN Media may want one.
Journalist Damon Kitney’s reputation rehab
Clients of spinner (and Kitney employer) Lahra Carey have a curious habit of showing up in the journalist’s softball profiles for “The Australian”.
This Month
Presenter sues Nine for being sacked as she approached 50
Ex-weather host Amber Sherlock worked for the company for 18 years and claims she was targeted for redundancy because her landmark birthday was coming up.
‘Terminally strained’: Inside Netflix’s relationship with Harry and Meghan
Six years and many jam jars later, the $80 million deal with the streaming giant has soured. How did it all go so wrong? And why was it ever considered a good idea?
Influencers invited back to Chalmers’ budget – with a catch
Cheek Media’s Hannah Ferguson, Milly Rose Bannister and other politics and finance social media creators have been asked to submit a “content proposal”.
This bait-and-switch play on James Bond is pure genius
At times resembling a chaotic Bollywood family drama and at others a showbiz satire, Bait is a fast-paced series packed with action and wall-to-wall laughs.
Another Murdoch son enters the arena
The fourth generation of the world’s most powerful media family has stepped into the spotlight with the help of Peter V’landys.
CoStar-backed Domain starts price war with REA Group
After years of raising prices in tandem, Domain president Jason Pellegrino wrote to agents on Monday with a blunt message: “Competition is here”.
Kiis wanted me to be ‘provocative’ then sacked me: Sandilands
Documents filed with the Federal Court detail the richest contract in broadcasting, and suggest ARN Media encouraged its former star’s “abrasive” behaviour.
ABC staff vote to strike as Hugh Marks calls on Fair Work to intervene
Hundreds of ABC staff are set to go on a 24-hour strike from Wednesday morning, after more people rejected management’s offer despite an added $1000 cash bonus.
Catalano’s grip over family assets slipping
The disgraced businessman already resigned as executive chairman of Australian Community Media last week. Now, he’s lost his family companies’ directorships too.
The cult of Antony Catalano is coming crashing down
Accused of assaulting his wife Stefanie, the businessman – once dubbed Mr Property – has gone into rehab. The survival of his empire hangs in the balance.
Kyle Sandilands squawks like Alan Jones
The sacked shock jock’s eroding advertising revenue will haunt rival radio executives.
Crocs, C-bombs and crime make one of the best Aussie comedies in years
Deadloch’s second season may have too many F-bombs and worse for everyone’s taste, but it’s wickedly funny while still taking its core crime story seriously.
Jackie O’s Kiis FM ultimatum emerges as key evidence in contract brawl
ARN told Kyle Sandilands it was tearing up his $100 million contract just after midnight on Tuesday. His lawsuit could pit him against his long-time co-host.
‘I don’t accept it’: Sandilands fires back as $100m contract torn up
The veteran FM presenter will launch a blockbuster legal case against ARN Media and accused it of never wanting to find a solution to their two-week stand-off.
The woman hired to manage Antony Catalano
Salvaging the Cat’s tattered reputation is no small task, but Lahra Carey has a history of tough clients.
Antony Catalano’s ACM staff pass vote of no confidence in him
Allegations that the media and property entrepreneur assaulted a woman in Melbourne last week have reverberated around his considerable business empire.
‘I still want to do show’: Sandilands poised to lose $100m contract
The deadline set by ARN Media for the Kiis FM shock jock to remedy his relationship to former cohost Jackie Henderson passes at midnight on Tuesday night.
Ten considering slashing sales arm as US parent mulls NRL bid
Australia’s ailing third free-to-air network has discussed outsourcing its ad sales to a rival, which would cut its headcount by almost 200.
Antony Catalano’s interwoven family and commercial interests
In four days, the Cat has gone from executive chair of Australian Community Media to checking himself into rehab following allegations of domestic violence.
Alex Waislitz says Catalano allegations ‘incredibly confronting’
Businessman Alex Waislitz issued his own statement after his business partner of many years was charged with violence against a woman in Melbourne last week.
Kerry Stokes’ executive red wedding
The mogul’s merger deal has preceded one of the great C-suite decapitations in media.
