Tag: Media
Israel keeps ban on media entering Gaza
Israel has maintained a ban on journalists entering the Gaza Strip to cover its war on Hamas, despite a Supreme Court ruling that foreign reporters should be let in.[MORE]
Canberra Times editor takes SMH top job
The editor of the Canberra Times, Peter Fray, has been appointed the new editor of the Sydney Morning Herald.[MORE]
Delivery a thing of the past as US newspapers feel pinch
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Newspapers in the US are cutting down on home delivery in order to focus on digital services.[MORE]
Top media prizes for SA ABC reporters
ABC Landline reporter Prue Adams has been named South Australian Rural Media Journalist of the Year.[MORE]
Stokes appointed chairman of WAN
Billionaire businessman Kerry Stokes has won his battle for control of the board of West Australian Newspapers (WAN).[MORE]
Fairfax board appoints new boss
The Fairfax Media board has appointed Brian McCarthy as successor to David Kirk.[MORE]
US media company Tribune files for bankruptcy
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US media company The Tribune has filed for bankruptcy sending shockwaves through the ranks of journalists and editors.[MORE]
US media giant Tribune files for bankruptcy
The owner of the Los Angeles Times and other leading United States newspapers, Tribune, has filed for bankruptcy protection.[MORE]
Aust not prepared for 21st century challenges: Murdoch
Australia is not adequately preparing itself for the challenges of the 21st century, media mogul Rupert Murdoch says.[MORE]
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]
