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BBC expected to name Matt Brittin as director general this week
The board meets on Thursday to discuss a new appointment to replace Tim Davie, with the former Google executive the strong favourite.
by Nama Winston – Mar 20, 2026
Jacinda Ardern to headline 40th Melbourne Writers Festival
Kicking off the busy festival weekend on 7 May, former Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand Jacinda Ardern sits down with Virginia Trioli.
by Nama Winston – Mar 20, 2026
IMMA brings 200+ to Indie Clean Up Australia Day
The activation involved the participants collecting more than 150 kilograms of rubbish across four locations.
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 19, 2026
Love on the Spectrum: Karina Holden on why kindness scales
Northern Pictures’ Karina Holden shares how a small crew built the Netflix series into a massive global hit.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 19, 2026
Meghan's next move after brutal story on Netflix deal
The post announcing the Duchess of Sussex's new partnership after the 'Variety' story could also have been, 'Netflix, who?'.
by Nama Winston – Mar 19, 2026
“If it bleeds, it leads” is failing: Denmark’s Ulrik Haagerup at the National Press Club
Audiences are avoiding the news, but ‘constructive journalism’ offers a real solution for Australian media publishers.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 19, 2026
SXSW 2026 wrap: AI takes the stage, humans make the magic
AI dominated Austin for SXSW 2026, but the festival proved the magic of marketing relies on genuine human empathy.
by Duane Hatherly – Mar 19, 2026
The ACMA blocks 8 new illegal online gambling websites
Since the ACMA made its first blocking request in November 2019, 1,564 illegal gambling and affiliate websites have been blocked.
by Nama Winston – Mar 18, 2026
Screen Australia appoints new Narrative Content Head
The role will oversee the assessment of and funding for projects including feature films, online/direct-to-audience and pre-market TV.
by Nama Winston – Mar 18, 2026
Casting Guild of Australia and Showcast reveal First Nations acting finalists
'Seeing the breadth of talent from our mob makes me so excited for the future.'
by Vihan Mathur – Mar 18, 2026
