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Elon Musk’s X fined $650k in Australian child safety battle
The penalty comes after X failed to fully comply with an eSafety notice about child protection measures.
by Mediaweek – May 22, 2026
Disney served with lawsuit over facial recognition at park entrances
The affected visitors behind the lawsuit are seeking at least A$7 million.
by Vihan Mathur – May 20, 2026
Federal Court rules Coles misled shoppers with Down Down discounts
The ruling upholds allegations brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
by Natasha Lee – May 14, 2026
One notice is all it takes: Dua Lipa sues Samsung for A$23m
The complaint alleges that the Korean-based company used Lipa’s image on the cardboard packaging for its TVs last year.
by Vihan Mathur – May 11, 2026
'Failure of their legal obligations': Canva fined $792,000 over late financial filings
The company was two years late in filling their 2024 and 2023 accounts.
by Vihan Mathur – May 7, 2026
Abbie Chatfield forced to apologise to MAFS groom Harrison Boon after defamation dispute
It comes as ARN considers her future on KIIS FM Breakfast.
by Natasha Lee – May 4, 2026
We asked a lawyer to break down what the News Bargaining Incentive really means
Media leaders are already backing it, but how will it impact platforms, publishers and everyday Australians?
by Natasha Lee – Apr 29, 2026
MrBeast company hit with lawsuit over harassment and workplace claims
The claim has been filed by Lorrayne Mavromatis, who worked at the company between 2022 and 2025.
by Vihan Mathur – Apr 24, 2026
'If you buy Kyle, you get Kyle': Kyle Sandilands' lawyer takes aim at ARN at fiery Federal Court hearing
Sandilands also confirmed he has not spoken to Henderson since their on-air split in February.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 24, 2026
SCA–Seven deal 'snuck in' before ACCC overhaul
SCA's former legal boss said 'the companies probably wouldn’t be merged' if the deal was done under the new regime.
by Mediaweek – Apr 17, 2026
Ticketmaster under fire as Live Nation monopoly verdict lands
The landmark ruling could reshape the global concert and ticketing market.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 16, 2026
Ruby Rose takes Katy Perry allegations to police
She added she was now unable to: 'comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved'.
by Lauren McNamara – Apr 16, 2026
We asked a lawyer to unpack Jackie O’s $82m case, and where it could land for ARN and Kyle
A high-stakes legal fight, a fractured on-air partnership, and a case that could reshape how talent disputes play out in Australia.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 9, 2026
Two strikes: Jeff Shell ousted at Paramount over AU$211M ‘fixer’ fiasco
Paramount President Jeff Shell has resigned to fight an AU$211M lawsuit, his second major media exit in three years.
by Duane Hatherly – Apr 9, 2026
'Abusive relationship': Jackie O pleaded with KIIS bosses to intervene months before on-air stoush with Sandilands
Documents, filed in the Federal Court, have laid bare Henderson's full claims against her employer.
by Natasha Lee – Apr 8, 2026
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