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The Guardian’s razor gang gets cutting
The cartoonist behind First Dog on the Moon, which has been a pillar of the publication for more than a decade, has been put on rolling six-month contracts.
- Calum Jaspan
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The big ABC names who have gone on strike for higher pay
Fran Kelly, David Marr and a host of other staff at the broadcaster walked out for 24 hours on Wednesday morning, leaving the broadcaster without key programs.
- Calum Jaspan and Kishor Napier-Raman
‘We’ll be back Friday’: ABC staff strike hits TV, radio as news channel diverts to BBC
What can you expect to see while staff are taking industrial action? In short, a lot of news from the BBC and plenty of reruns.
- Meg Watson, Kayla Olaya and Elizabeth Flux
‘Facts are being challenged and undermined’: Hamish Macdonald on the biggest threat of our times
When the ABC journalist made headlines for quitting social media in 2021, he was, in many ways, ahead of the game.
- Louise Rugendyke
ABC News warns viewers of disruptions ahead of strike
ABC News Mornings presenter Gemma Veness warned viewers “there will be disruption to programming” during a standard report on the matter.
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No 7.30 and plenty of reruns: How a strike will transform the ABC
The national broadcaster is expected to ditch local radio programming, replace breakfast radio with the BBC and scrap flagship shows for the day.
- Calum Jaspan
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ABC calls for umpire’s help as it faces first strike in 20 years
The national broadcaster’s boss wants the Fair Work Commission to intervene as thousands of journalists and professional staff prepare to walk off the job.
- Calum Jaspan
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- Media & marketing
‘Did Gina also pay for the flights?’ John Hancock on Rinehart’s PR songbook
The billionaire mining mogul’s estranged son copped a spray from Sky News host Rita Panahi over his lifestyle. Now he’s responding.
- Calum Jaspan
Romy used to fall asleep on bags of flour at her parents’ restaurant. Her story is now a cute ABC show
The creators of Flower and Flour say they have Bluey to thank for helping them put harder “everyday” topics on screen.
- Bridget McManus
In the space of 14 months, Michael Rowland upended his ABC life. There’s more upheaval to come
The veteran news presenter is making massive changes following his departure from the public broadcaster after four decades.
- Stephen Brook