Murdoch family survives push to loosen its grip on News Corp

Murdoch family survives push to loosen its grip on News Corp

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp said a hedge fund’s proposal to eliminate the dual-class share structure that cements his family’s control over the media group was “convincingly” defeated.

  • byColin Kruger

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Press gallery veteran Mike Bowers leaves Guardian Australia

Press gallery veteran Mike Bowers leaves Guardian Australia

The photographer,who has a weekly segment on the ABC’s Insiders program,is the latest departure from The Guardian’s Parliament House bureau.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
How Hello Kitty became bigger than Star Wars and Harry Potter
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How Hello Kitty became bigger than Star Wars and Harry Potter

Hello Kitty is famously the height of just five apples. But these days,the more striking statistic is that she’s worth more than 1 trillion yen – close to $10 billion.

  • byGearoid Reidy
Herald journalists win major prizes at Walkley Awards

Herald journalists win major prizes at Walkley Awards

The Sydney Morning Herald took home a host of awards after scoring more nominations than any other media outlet in the country.

  • byRiley Walter
The Age sweeps Walkley Awards including journalism’s biggest prize,the Gold Walkley

The Age sweeps Walkley Awards including journalism’s biggest prize,the Gold Walkley

The Age won 10 awards on Tuesday night,including the prestigious Gold Walkley,after scoring 20 nominations – more than any other news organisation in Australia.

  • byStaff reporters
Gina Rinehart deletes mentions of Alan Jones;others carefully word reactions

Gina Rinehart deletes mentions of Alan Jones;others carefully word reactions

The former broadcaster’s status as a member of the Australian Media Hall of Fame is also in doubt following this week’s dramatic arrest.

  • byKate McClymont,Jessica McSweeney,Anne Hyland,Stephen Brook,Riley Walter andJesinta Burton
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King tried to stop Prince Harry suing Murdoch publisher,court hears

King tried to stop Prince Harry suing Murdoch publisher,court hears

Harry previously alleged that Buckingham Palace had a “secret agreement” with Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper group.

  • byVictoria Ward
Ray Hadley knocked off top spot after 20 years

Ray Hadley knocked off top spot after 20 years

Retiring 2GB star Ray Hadley has lost his first radio ratings survey since 2004,breaking a streak of 160 wins.

  • byCalum Jaspan andNell Geraets
Second Nine news executive leaves after cultural review

Second Nine news executive leaves after cultural review

Nine’s Sydney news boss Simon Hobbs will depart this week,making him the second major news director to leave the company in as many weeks.

  • byCalum Jaspan
Sammy J announces departure from breakfast radio

Sammy J announces departure from breakfast radio

After five years in the chair,comedian Sammy J has called time on his stint as host of ABC Melbourne’s Breakfast show.

  • byKarl Quinn
Schwartz Media’s star editor promoted after publisher’s CEO resigns

Schwartz Media’s star editor promoted after publisher’s CEO resigns

Erik Jensen will become the progressive publisher’s chief executive as current CEO Ben Shepherd quits after a short tenure.

  • byCalum Jaspan