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The shamelessness of powerful men in Australia’s media industry knows no bounds

Last week in Sydney, I attended a conference on volunteering and gave a speech. When questions were invited from the audience, a woman (most of the audience was

Nine Entertainment Co chairman Peter Costello resigns

Nine Entertainment Co chairman and former federal treasurer Peter Costello has resigned from his role and stepped down from the company's board.Costello, who wa

Australian TV and radio star John Blackman dies aged 76

Blackman was best known for his 28-year voice-over role as the puppet Dickie Knee on Hey Hey It's Saturday.The Melbourne media personality had been fighting bon

Nine says staff experienced ‘trauma’ after alleged ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by former news boss

In short: Nine Entertainment sent a letter to its staff on Thursday evening.An external consulting firm will conduct an external review of Nine's television new

Amy Poehler attends Sydney’s Vivid Festival

Hollywood comedian Amy Poehler is Down Under to celebrate her new movie, Inside Out 2.The star hit the purple carpet last night to promote the sequel at Sydney'

Star Entertainment says Hard Rock-led group weighs bid; shares surge

By Himanshi Akhand and Rishav Chatterjee(Reuters) -Star Entertainment said on Monday a consortium that hosts a local partner of Florida-based Hard Rock Hotels &

Iconic hotel chain in talks to take over Australian casino giant

The Star entered a trading halt this morning after receiving "a number" of bids from companies interested in taking over the beleaguered casino operator.It said

Celebrity chef Kylie Kwong to close restaurant

Celebrity Australian chef Kylie Kwong is closing the doors of her restaurant and taking a break from the culinary industry.Sydney-based Kwong has been at the

SkyCity Entertainment settles $73.6m with Australian watchdog over law breaches

The penalty, which has to be approved by the Australian Federal Court, was above most forecasts on investment analysts. Photo: 123RF / Andrey Moissey

Gina Rinehart: Mining magnate demands to have portraits removed

17 May 2024By Tiffanie Turnbull, BBC News, SydneyVincent Namatjira/Iwantja Arts/Getty ImagesMs Rinehart's supporters argue the portraits of her are unflatteri

Wake In Fright ‘intense’ 4K restoration announced by Umbrella Entertainment | ScreenHub Australia – Film & Television Jobs, News, Reviews & Screen Industry Data

Umbrella Entertainment have announced a brand new 4K restoration of the landmark Australian New Wave film Wake in Fright. The 1971 thriller centres on one

King Charles: First official portrait since coronation is unveiled, painted by Jonathan Yeo

14 May 2024By Katie Razzall, Culture and media editorJonathan Yeo StudioYeo says the butterfly by the King's shoulder symbolises "the beauty of nature and hig