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Yesterday
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
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.
Copyright ‘status quo’ not working in AI boom times, says Charlton
The government is weighing reforms that would protect local publishers and creatives from tech giants using their content to train large language models, says the assistant minister.
Rupert Murdoch, Netanyahu ‘pressed Trump’ to strike Iran
The president’s White House team remained largely silent about going to war with Iran, while outside allies were urging him to go ahead, according to sources.
Behind Richard White-backed Vinyl Group’s aggressive media expansion
A cashed-up Vinyl Group has emerged from nowhere to hoover up dozens of Australia’s cultural news mastheads. Its chief executive insists profits are imminent.
News Corp CEO predicts record 2026 profits amid AI wipeout
The Murdoch-controlled media and real estate conglomerate has become an “input” company for artificial intelligence platforms, says Robert Thomson.
Hoyts to sell Val Morgan unit to Richard White-backed Vinyl Group
Vinyl Group, formerly known as Jaxsta, has a market capitalisation of $129 million and owns the local licenses to brands like Rolling Stone, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Concrete Playground.
February
Anna Murdoch Mann, journalist, novelist and Murdoch matriarch, dies aged 81
From newsroom cadet to power behind a global media dynasty, Murdoch Mann’s influence endured long after her marriage; shaping succession, family and fortune.
Industry blasts big tech’s ‘untrue’ copyright investment threats
The head of ARIA says they should be forced to explain why they’re reluctant to sign licensing deals in Australia and build infrastructure.
Lachlan Murdoch’s secret Middle East trip
The News Corp and Fox billionaire met with Mohammed bin Salman and Benjamin Netanyahu in Saudi Arabia and Israel.
This earnings season, even a 1pc miss will be fatal
The shock absorbers are gone in Australian shares, and stock prices are swinging wildly.
ASX dives 2pc in $65b wipeout; biggest loss since ‘liberation day’
Tech and uranium stocks lead the worst session since April 2025; US Treasury 10-year curve reaches steepest level in four years; Web Travel sinks on tax audit; bitcoin near $US60k. Follow live.
News Corp CEO says AI giants know they need to pay for media content
Robert Thomson says his company is still in talks with technology providers for compensation to use its articles for training artificial intelligence.
January
The foxes that raided public markets are needed to restock them
Markets are good, listings are coming and when they do, only one thing will really matter.
December 2025
RM Williams revenues surge as Forrests put rocket under sales
But the holding vehicle for the boot maker and Akubra, the iconic Australian hat maker, recorded a narrow loss as costs grew as quickly, new accounts show.
Killing classifieds: Is AI coming for online property giants like REA?
The fear that AI will threaten the monopolies of the online property platforms has destroyed billions of dollars in a matter of weeks.
Tycoons, execs and a notable ex-employee party on at Murdoch’s place
Siobhan McKenna’s abrupt departure from the News Corp empire this year certainly had the rumour mill racing. But there she was, first to arrive.
News Corporation offloads entire stake in ARN Media
Mount Capital Partners handled the trade, crossing 40.8 million shares, or 13 per cent of the company, at 44¢ per share.
November 2025
‘Auction from hell’: Mail seeks final say in tortuous Telegraph sale
Many permutations of ownership have emerged during a process that has sparked geopolitical tensions and pitted Wall Street titans against a truculent newsroom.
The Australian running Disney+ is ready to talk about it
Once a PR staffer, Alisa Bowen now oversees one of the world’s biggest streaming platforms. In a rare interview, she outlines her vision for its future.
