Murdoch thrilled to be back in Sydney,while Packer only reminded of failures

Murdoch thrilled to be back in Sydney,while Packer only reminded of failures

If ever there were a study in contrasts it would be in the respective relationships two of our highest of high flyers - Lachlan Murdoch and James Packer - have with the city that is so firmly imprinted on their respective DNAs.

  • byAndrew Hornery

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Are the Murdochs preparing to unleash Fox News on Australia?

Are the Murdochs preparing to unleash Fox News on Australia?

Fox News could be made available to the wider Australian population in a matter of months via a new streaming service.

  • byZoe Samios
Lachlan Murdoch’s Fox Corp in legal dispute with Sportsbet owner Flutter

Lachlan Murdoch’s Fox Corp in legal dispute with Sportsbet owner Flutter

The billionaire media scion has made an aggressive push into sports betting,which could extend to Australia.

  • byZoe Samios
Ed Sheeran’s narrow escape from NSW floods

Ed Sheeran’s narrow escape from NSW floods

The pop star and his family managed to leave their accommodation near the Hawkesbury River on the last road that had not been closed off due to rising floodwaters.

  • byAndrew Hornery
With Murdoch circling Tabcorp,the only safe bet is on change

With Murdoch circling Tabcorp,the only safe bet is on change

The Murdoch empire is betting big on the US wagering gold rush and has cast its eyes to Australia,where our biggest bookmaker is in play.

  • byPatrick Hatch andZoe Samios
No one is yet showing Tabcorp the money - or at least not enough of it

No one is yet showing Tabcorp the money - or at least not enough of it

The rejection of the offers has placed additional pressure on the Tabcorp board which now has to decide whether to split the business or incur the wrath of shareholders.

  • byElizabeth Knight
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Could Rupert Murdoch’s last corporate punt be on the betting industry?
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Could Rupert Murdoch’s last corporate punt be on the betting industry?

Rupert Murdoch turned 90 last week,and it would be fitting if his last corporate manoeuvre involved a punt on the betting industry itself.

  • byJohn McDuling
‘Family always comes first’:Who will turn up to Murdoch’s 90th birthday?

‘Family always comes first’:Who will turn up to Murdoch’s 90th birthday?

The expat billionaire media mogul celebrates his birthday on Thursday.

  • byAndrew Hornery
Lachlan Murdoch defends Fox News,says it won’t be changing its ‘centre-right’ strategy

Lachlan Murdoch defends Fox News,says it won’t be changing its ‘centre-right’ strategy

Facing criticism from both sides of the political spectrum for Fox News’s handling of the election,Fox Corp chief Lachlan Murdoch tells investors the company will continue with a ‘centre-right’ focus.

  • byChristopher Palmeri
Rudd courted Murdoch when it was politically convenient:ex-News chief

Rudd courted Murdoch when it was politically convenient:ex-News chief

Former Murdoch lieutenant,Les Hinton,says Kevin Rudd's crusade for a royal commission into the mogul's Australian media empire smacks of double standards.

  • byBevan Shields
'We do not deny climate change':Rupert Murdoch addresses son's exit from board

'We do not deny climate change':Rupert Murdoch addresses son's exit from board

Rupert Murdoch has made his first public comments about his son James'decision to leave the News Corp board.

  • byZoe Samios