Media

‘This is insane’Nine staff outraged over $2m-plus paid for Cleo interview

Nine Network staff are reportedly furious after revelations that the network paid well over $2 million — an Australian record — for an exclusive interview with the parents of four-year-old Cleo Smith.

Shannon Hampton

Huge winThe West cemented as fastest-growing digital news brand

The West Australian’s status as the nation’s fastest-growing digital news brand was further cemented on Tuesday with the Nielsen ratings for December showing a 14 per cent month-on-month audience rise.

Rourke Walsh

Internal investigationWA Police in embarrassing COVID-19 vaccine Twitter blunder

In an embarrassing blunder for WA Police, a member of staff has used an official Twitter account to question the Police Commissioner about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

Kate Phillips & Michael Traill

SecurityNuclear site threat in Jerusalem Post hack

The website of Israeli newspaper the Jerusalem Post and the Twitter account of the newspaper Maariv have been temporarily paralysed by pro-Iranian hackers..

AAP

Done dealSeven West Media finalises buyout of Prime

Seven West Media has completed its $132 million takeover of regional broadcaster Prime, with the expanded company expected to reach more than 90 per cent of the Australian market each month.

Adrian Lowe

MediaRegional newspaper services under review

Australia's regional newspapers are the focus of a new inquiry investigating the impacts of COVID-19 and media bargaining agreements on local news.

Maeve Bannister

Done dealPrime overwhelmingly endorses Seven West Media offer

The bid will fold the regional broadcaster into the owner of Channel 7 by year’s end, with its shareholders to receive a payout next month.

Sean Smith

AnnouncementNo Christmas Day edition of The West Australian

We would like to let our readers know that there will be no edition of The West Australian on Christmas Day, and take this chance to wish you all a safe and happy holiday.

Next hitNetflix’s new year rally hinges on finding next Squid Game

Netflix defied sceptics who feared it might stall as the world began to open up. Shares in the streaming giant are down about 11 per cent from a November 17 record but bullish analysts are keeping the faith.

Katrina Lewis

Fake newsWhy is Twiggy preparing to take Facebook to court?

Australian mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is taking on social media giant Facebook over an issue that has angered him for years.

News Corp Australia

Shock ratings winABC Perth takes Nova’s breakfast radio crown

The last radio ratings survey of 2021 has been released and ABC Perth has not only knocked 6PR out the park but outperformed the most popular FM stations.

Stephanie McKenna and Rangi Hirini

No interruptionNewspapers will still be printed despite industrial action

The West Australian, The Sunday Times, Regional and PerthNow newspapers will continue to be published without disruption, despite industrial action by members of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union.

Media'You won't be able to escape' Alan Jones

Controversial broadcaster Alan Jones plans to "be everywhere", going online with a new show, podcasts and blogs after his Sky News contract ended.

Jack Gramenz

MediaNumber of jailed journalists at world high

The Committee to Protect Journalists says 293 reporters were in jail as of December 1 this year and 24 had been killed because of their coverage in 2021.

Helen Coster

BROADCASTINGSeven gets all clear to buy $130m rival

Seven West Media has been given permission to complete the purchase of a broadcasting rival in a deal tipped to transform the Kerry Stokes-backed firm.

Alex Druce

MediaACCC green light for Seven-Prime merger

The competition regulator will not oppose a proposed $132 million takeover of regional broadcaster Prime Media by Seven West.

Prashant Mehra

MediaCall for media diversity judicial inquiry

A Greens-chaired Senate committee has called for a judicial inquiry into media concentration in Australia off the back of a parliamentary inquiry.

Georgie Moore

MediaCelebs settle damages with UK publishers

A number of celebrities and high-profile figures including Shane Warne have settled phone hacking claims against the publisher of the News Of The World.

Sian Harrison and Tom Pilgrim

MediaVic activist wants parliament media rights

Right-wing political activist Avi Yemini is suing for media access to Victoria's parliament, with his lawyers arguing he's part of an alternative media.

Karen Sweeney

‘Celebration of sex’Playboy taps Cardi B for brand comeback bid

The owner of Playboy is bringing on Cardi B in a newly created role, giving the brand a high-profile collaborator as it tries to re-establish itself in the pop culture landscape.

Janet Freund

Decision upheldMeghan celebrates ‘victory’ after UK tabloid loses appeal

Meghan has claimed victory after a tabloid newspaper lost its bid to overturn a ruling it breached her privacy by publishing parts of a letter to her father.

Michael Holden

Politics‘Obnoxious’ Brad’s cruel attack

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has been labelled ‘obnoxious’ and ‘unhinged’ after he launched a bizarre attack against a female reporter on live TV.

Helena Burke

MediaCNN's Cuomo banned for advising brother

Chris Cuomo has been suspended from CNN over his role in helping his brother during a sexual harassment probe while he was New York governor.

Jill Serjeant

Politics‘Dirty rag’: MP’s shocking blow-up

A senior MP has sensationally quit a powerful role and slammed his colleagues after private information was leaked to the media.