TikTok argues that Labor's decision to give YouTube a blanket exemption from its new social media age rules would entrench the platform's market dominance.
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Thomson believes the company’s publishing assets will ensure REA maintains its edge, even if CoStar’s Andy Florance succeeds in his bid for Domain.
The Local and Independent News Association has joined a growing group of media executives in expressing confidence that Labor will move forward with its policy plans.
The Network 10 owner has written down the value of its Australian TV licences by $12.7 million and secured local regulatory clearance for its merger with Skydance Media.
The acting Nine chief has expressed confidence in Labor's tech levy, as he advances a board-mandated reform agenda that will strip $100m in costs out of the company by the end of 2027.
The media company isn't relying on a truth defence in its lawsuit with alleged bikie gang leader Angelo Pandeli.
Todd Thorpe, the top government affairs executive at Rupert Murdoch's publishing company, was in Canberra last week as concerns mount over Labor's tech levy.
The acting CEO was set for his final audition for the job on a permanent basis. Now a $2.6 billion bid for Domain has thrown a curve ball into the situation.
The Nine-controlled real estate platform said its board, who market sources say has sounded out UBS to assist, has started work on assessing the offer.
Domain's chairman Nick Falloon was overseas, interim CEO Greg Ellis is just days into the new role, and its top shareholder Nine is in flux as a takeover bid landed.
News Corp’s $3.4 billion sale of Foxtel is already under regulatory review, and Saudi Arabia’s stake in DAZN is expected to draw even greater scrutiny to the deal.
A key media lobby group has been assured that work on a planned levy on US tech giants will not be abandoned despite fears of blowback from the White House.
The ban for children 16 and under means Meta, TikTok and Snapchat can be fined up to $50 million but Google's YouTube is set to secure an exemption from the law.
Rupert Murdoch's publishing and digital real estate business has become one of the largest companies to raise alarms over DeepSeek’s use by employees.
Google's YouTube, some messaging services such as WhatsApp and online games secured exemptions from the government's ban on social media for children under 16.
A TV licence sale agreed between Gordon's WIN Corp and Paramount's Network 10 could have significant implications for Nine Entertainment and the broader media industry.
The US entertainment giant behind HBO has yet to confirm a Max launch date in Australia, but industry sources expect it to go live in the second quarter.
The sale of an obscure regional TV licence could have significant implications for Australia's largest local media company - and the entire industry.
The US tech giant, which owns LinkedIn and Bing, has broken its silence on Australia's new tech levy, which could force it to strike deals with local publishers.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has not contacted the Chinese AI firm, but is in touch with foreign counterparts and monitoring multiple inquiries.
Paramount's Network Ten and Seven West Media have been persistent patrons of the major parties, even as other media companies have pulled back, amid major changes to Australia's media regulations.
Documents obtained by Capital Brief provide key insights into one of the biggest and most complex government funding deals for Australian professional sport.
News Corp is among the largest enterprise users of Google Workspace to face issues with Google Gemini’s rollout, after an "omission" thwarted its attempt to opt out.
The ABC, absent from debates for two elections, has made an early pitch to the major parties, as Nine, Seven and Sky News Australia open talks.
The widening losses come as DAZN pushes ahead with its growth strategy, backed by sustained investment from billionaire backer Sir Leonard Blavatnik.
Australian officials were eager to brief the incoming Trump administration on the government's new tech levy, which will be imposed on social media platforms unless they strike deals with media companies.
Angelo Pandeli has enlisted top barrister Sue Chrysanthou and is seeking aggravated damages in a high stakes defamation battle with News Corp Australia.
The Asia-focused chief investment officer on Trump’s tariffs, AI’s dominance through 2025, and her contrarian bet against the market on China late last year.
The media giant also signposted structural changes for ESPN’s Australian subsidiary, which has been folded into its Australian business.
The former Rear Window columnist will return to regular publishing for the first time in more than a year next month with his new publication Rampart.
