Media Roundup: BBC chiefs resign over Trump, ABC journalists plan strike, FBI probes archive site, Netflix faces subscriber backlash, and Denmark sets social age limit

Media

BBC bosses quit over Trump documentary fallout

This is big.

The broadcaster is running a live blog capturing the news as it unfolds.

On background, BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned after reports a Panorama episode edited parts of Donald Trump’s 2021 speech to suggest he encouraged the Capitol Hill riots.

Meanwhile...

Trump Press Chief Karoline Leavitt was quick to share her opinion on the story:

Shot: Chaser: pic.twitter.com/n0U08PnUJb

— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) November 9, 2025

ABC journalists threaten strike amid pay dispute

Tensions are rising at the ABC as unionised staff prepare for possible industrial action over pay, job security and a breakdown in trust with management.

Capital Brief's John Buckley reports that journalists have accused managing director Hugh Marks of trying to “divide” staff after withholding details of the broadcaster’s latest pay offer, sparking the first major test of his leadership.

Online

FBI investigates owner of paywall-busting site

Once again, this is why we can't have nice things.

The FBI has issued a subpoena seeking the identity of the person behind archive.today, the site widely used to bypass paywalls and save online content.

According to 404Media's Jason Koebler, the order has been filed with domain registrar Tucows, and demands subscriber and billing details as part of a criminal probe.

Streaming

Netflix hits tipping point as Aussies question value

The Australian's James Madden reports the streaming giant's latest price hike might’ve pushed local subscribers too far.

Fresh Kantar data shows Aussie users are struggling to justify the cost, with satisfaction among ad-free viewers dropping to just 15 points - well below the market average.

Social Media

Denmark introduces 15-plus social media age limit

Denmark will ban under-15s from using certain social media platforms to protect children’s mental health, following strong support across parliament.

It also follows Australia's planned social media age ban, which is due to roll out in a matter of weeks.

Vale

Radio icon John Laws dead at 90

Australian radio has lost one of its most enduring voices with the death of John Laws, who passed away at the age of 90.

Laws’ death comes almost a year to the day since his final broadcast on 2SM, marking the end of a career that spanned more than seven decades.

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