Tag: Media
Fairfax needs stable management: union
The head of the media union says Fairfax Media needs stability at the top during uncertain times for the industry.[MORE]
Fairfax shares close down after Kirk resignation
Shares in Fairfax Media have fallen after the resignation of the company's chief executive. [MORE]
NBN rollout delays holding back ABC: Scott
ABC Mark Scott says the broadcaster is being held back by the time it is taking to roll out a national broadband network.[MORE]
Row over digital TV switchover
The Federal Government will oppose moves by the Opposition to amend a Bill on the switchover to digital television.[MORE]
Google's next step towards domination of the Information Age
In one of the greatest sleight of hand deals in intellectual property history, Google may be the repository of all books and similar publications coming out of the US.[MORE]
Axia confirms broadband network bid
The Canadian company Axia Netmedia has confirmed it is making a bid to build the Federal Government's national broadband network.[MORE]
Aust public school system a 'disgrace': Murdoch
News Corp chief Rupert Murdoch says the public school system is leaving too many children innumerate and illiterate. [MORE]
Imparja junks news service
The Northern Territory-based television station Imparja has scrapped its news service.[MORE]
Judge closes journalist murder trial to public
A Russian judge presiding over the trial of three men charged in connection to the murder of the prominent journalist Anna Politkovskaya, has closed the court to the public.[MORE]
PNG media council investigates awards punch up
Papua New Guinea's Media Council is trying to find out what triggered a brawl at the end of its annual media awards presentation on Saturday.[MORE]
Newspapers can survive digital age: Murdoch
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch says newspapers will survive the digital age, as long as they provide readers with news they can trust.[MORE]
Courts urged to relax reporting laws
Media organisations say Australia's court system needs to make it easier for journalists to cover legal cases.[MORE]
Job cuts questioned at Fairfax AGM
The head of Fairfax Media received a hostile reception from journalists at the company's general meeting today. [MORE]
PMP expects drop in earnings
Printing and media services company PMP says its 2009 earnings before interest and tax will be lower than the previous year.[MORE]
News Corp shares take a dive
Shares in News Corporation have tumbled after a grim profit outlook and a slide in quarterly earnings.[MORE]
News Corp profits take a dive
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has posted a 30 per cent drop in quarterly net income, dragged down by falling advertising revenue at its US television stations.[MORE]
Murdoch warns against Aust bludger mentality
News Corporation head Rupert Murdoch has used a public lecture to highlight a worrying trend towards complacency in Australian society.[MORE]
Govt 'won't get prior notice on Bali bombers' executions'
Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith says it is likely that the families of Bali bombing victims will learn of the bombers' executions through the media, rather than Government officers.[MORE]
End of an era: Packer resigns from PBL board
One of the country's richest men, James Packer, has all but cut his links to his family's media empire.[MORE]
Religious leaders unforgiving on ABC's program cut
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Religious leaders have condemned the ABC's controversial decision to axe Radio National's Religion Report.[MORE]
Murdoch says financial crisis hurting News Corp
News Corporation chief executive Rupert Murdoch says his company is being hurt by the slowing US economy and the global financial crisis.[MORE]
China extends media freedoms for foreign press
China has announced it had extended rules introduced for the Olympics allowing foreign reporters greater freedoms, but there was no easing of restrictions for domestic press.[MORE]
Bring back moguls, Martin urges TV industry
Ray Martin has delivered a stinging critique of commercial TV networks, saying they don't adequately support journalism.[MORE]
Scott welcomes public comment on ABC's future
ABC managing director Mark Scott has encouraged ABC audiences to have their say on the future of the ABC and the role of public broadcasting in Australia.[MORE]
