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Abbie Chatfield announces national speaking and comedy tour
Abbie Chatfield has announced a speaking tour of Australia - and the timing demonstrates that she refuses to be silenced.
by Nama Winston – May 7, 2026

Good One Creative pitches May8 Day as a celebration of mateship
Good One Creative launches May8 Day: a grassroots push championing mateship and social unity.
by Mediaweek – May 6, 2026

ABC staff approve new agreement for better pay and conditions
The agreement was won after historic industrial action, with more than 2000 ABC workers taking part in a 24‑hour strike.
by Nama Winston – May 6, 2026

UK users can access porn again after ban lifted - but not all of them
This is the first time Aylo has come back to users after restricting access to its sites in response to age verification laws.
by Nama Winston – May 6, 2026

Ladbrokes and Neds caught out: 500+ BetStop breaches trigger crackdown
The investigation found more than 500 breaches of national self-exclusion rules.
by Natasha Lee – May 6, 2026

James Murdoch reportedly bids $415m for part of 'New York' parent
Murdoch is said to be in talks with Vox Media about buying 'New York' magazine and Vox podcast division assets.
by Nama Winston – May 6, 2026

Will Sam Pang host the Logies this year?
The rumours weren't confirmed or denied by the show's publicist.
by Nama Winston – May 5, 2026

Finalists revealed: Mediaweek Next of the Best Awards 2026
The wait is over. The 2026 Next of the Best shortlist is here. Who made the cut? Find out now.
by Duane Hatherly – May 5, 2026

The massive privacy risk you’re not aware of in Privacy Awareness Week
Google is quietly streamlining the way data permissions work across the web in a bid to simplify its systems.
by Paul Hewett – May 5, 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

Kyle Sandilands spotted meeting with ARN chairman Hamish McLennan
The saga surrounding The Kyle and Jackie O Show continues...
by Natasha Lee – May 4, 2026

Unregistered branded SMS to be labelled ‘Unverified'
From 1 July, SMS sent using an unregistered branded sender ID will display the word 'Unverified' instead of the brand name.
by Nama Winston – May 4, 2026

'No future': Abbie Chatfield ruled out as permanent at KIIS
Chatfield returned today for a second week of her temporary morning shift on KIIS, but ARN confirmed there is no long-term future for her at the network.
by Nama Winston – May 4, 2026

SCA chair Heith Mackay-Cruise to step down
Teresa Dyson named successor.
by Natasha Lee – May 4, 2026

News woos Indies with pub trivia and bin chickens
The publisher launches its inaugural Indie pub trivia to build stronger ties with independent agencies.
by Duane Hatherly – May 4, 2026

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