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media December 20, 2025
How Anthony Albanese approaches the Murdoch press
The prime minister has taken a more nuanced approach to his relationship with the Murdoch press, proving the company no longer has a veto over policy.
media November 15, 2025
‘It was word for word’: The political power of John Laws
As the prime minister marks the death of John Laws, other politicians reminisce about how easy it was to manipulate Australia’s most powerful broadcaster, even writing editorials for him to read on air.
media November 8, 2025
The $4.4 million case against Murdoch
EXCLUSIVE: The APY Art Centre Collective is suing Nationwide News over its ‘white hands on black art’ stories.
media October 3, 2025
Trump’s plan for a Murdoch TikTok
For Donald Trump and the Murdochs, the plan to secure US control of TikTok is a win-win – a social media mouthpiece ahead of the midterms, and for a bargain price.
media September 13, 2025
What will Lachlan Murdoch do with his News Corp victory?
Having succeeded in ousting his more moderate siblings, the eldest Murdoch son must now consider whether a shift further to the right would increase his empire’s political influence.
law & crime July 26, 2025
Trump and Murdoch’s relationship sours over Epstein files
The publication of documents detailing Donald Trump’s friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have recast the president’s relationship with Rupert Murdoch.
media April 19, 2025
The Murdoch media’s attack on the teals
As community independents look increasingly competitive in several Liberal-held seats, a concerted campaign against them is running in the Murdoch press.
media April 5, 2025
Protecting the ABC from Dutton
As Donald Trump silences America’s public broadcasters in order to control the narrative, the ABC seeks a guarantee from the Coalition that its long-term funding will remain.
media February 22, 2025
‘Ghastly Tony Abbott’: Leaks reveal Murdoch family feud
A trove of court documents on Rupert Murdoch’s failed attempt to give Lachlan control of the media empire exposes fears that his siblings would make it less right-wing.
media February 15, 2025
News Corp’s campaign against Rudd: ‘It’s a vendetta’
Attempts to undermine Kevin Rudd’s ambassadorship – from the opposition and in the Murdoch press – have been described as ‘revenge’ for his criticism of the media mogul.
media February 1, 2025
Life after Julian Assange’s release
One of Julian Assange’s fiercest supporters describes the endurance needed to repel the coordinated attacks, lies and isolation to win a 14-year battle for his release.
