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ACMA grants $5 million to support public interest journalism
• The ACMA received more than 300 applications for the 2020 Round
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2020

Victoria’s State of Disaster coverage sets viewing record for Sky News
• Sky News delivered an audience share of 5.5%, its highest audience share for 2020
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2020

Mediaweek Roundup: Fox Corp, Lana Murphy, Leigh Sales + more
• Digital code, Small business ombudsman, George Pell, defamation law changes, and Scott Cummings
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 5, 2020

Mediaweek Roundup: ACCC code, Tik Tok, Super Netball + more
The Bachelor, The Masked Singer, Screen Queensland, Alan Kohler, Jane Hall, Hamish McLennan, Shane Warne, and AFL Media
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 4, 2020

Mediaweek Roundup: Harold Mitchell, AAP, Google, 3AW, NRL + more
• Regional broadcasters, John Hewson, COVID-19, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Kangaroos v All Blacks, and AFL
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2020

James Murdoch quits as director of News Corp over editorial direction
• The youngest son of Rupert Murdoch, has quit his directorship of News Corporation
by Mediaweek Admin – Aug 3, 2020

Google ANZ on ACCC draft code: “Undermines Australia’s ambition to be leading digital economy”
“The code discounts the already significant value Google provides to news publishers across the board"
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020

Publishers react to ACCC call for plan for Google & Facebook to pay for news
Michael Miller: “The tech platforms' days of free-riding are ending”
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020

ACM closes print sites after three-way deal with Nine & News Corp
“We are confident that these changes will make our newspapers stronger and more sustainable into the future."
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020

Australian news media to negotiate payment with major digital platforms
• The ACCC noted the draft code is aimed at addressing acute bargaining power imbalances
by Mediaweek Admin – Jul 31, 2020
