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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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The Roar goes silent, staff unpaid, amid ownership dispute
Journalists who had been writing for the website until it stopped publishing a month ago are demanding answers from the gambling firm that bought it about five years ago.
- Calum Jaspan
Gold Walkley winner resigns amid board feud
Investigative journalist Adele Ferguson, former Four Corners boss Sally Neighbour and writer Victoria Laurie quit the Walkley board.
- Calum Jaspan
Call to strip arts institutions of funding over antisemitism raises alarm bells
Concerns have been raised over the definition of antisemitism, while others say legislation covering hate speech already provides adequate protection.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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Decorated journalists call for Walkleys overhaul amid board stoush
A war has broken out in the body overseeing Australia’s most prestigious media awards show, with a group of veteran journalists calling for the Walkley Foundation’s constitution to be changed.
- Calum Jaspan
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I know all about Murdoch stunts. I’ve been a victim of one
The Daily Telegraph’s stunt at a popular inner-city eatery was shocking. No one needs News Corp’s help in spreading discord.
- Jenna Price
Boos for lord mayor’s Regent Theatre sell-off plan
The union for arts workers and two candidates in the City of Melbourne elections have attacked Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s proposal to sell the renowned theatre.
- Adam Carey
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Guardian Australia journalists threaten to walk out over pay negotiations
Staff have voted to take protected industrial action after negotiations with management over its latest pay deal hit an impasse.
- Calum Jaspan
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Job cuts prompt anger and threat of industrial action at Nine
Executives from Nine’s broadcast, publishing and radio divisions are discussing the extent of cuts with staff as the company seeks $30 million in savings.
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Peter Costello had to go. And thank goodness he has
It was simply untenable for the chair of a media company to seemingly shove a reporter to the ground, laugh, walk off and carry on in the boardroom as if nothing had happened.
- The Herald's View