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Billionaire Stokes family back in the box seat at Seven

Ryan Stokes has been appointed chairman of the Southern Cross Media Group, the company that owns the Seven Network, The West Australian and Triple M.

AAP

Gina Rinehart bankrolls purchase of 10% stake in Seven network owner Southern Cross Media

The $26m deal involving media executive Bruce McWilliam signifies return to media business for mining billionaire after previous holdings in Fairfax and Ten

The Guardian - AU

Arrest of national war hero Ben Roberts-Smith cuts deeply to core of Australian psyche

Criminal charges against the Victoria Cross recipient now on remand has deeply divided a nation whose identity is often entwined with the exploits of young men on foreign fields

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Australia’s most decorated soldier arrested over war crimes allegations in Afghanistan

Ben Roberts-Smith has been accused of murdering civilians and ordering subordinates to carry out executions

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Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Southern Cross Media has played up the value of its new TV assets, which under its previous owner battled a weaker ad market and competition from streamers.

AAP

BlueScope predator is comfortable about moving on

The Stokes family-controlled SGH says it has delivered a strong first-half result, and signalled its not for turning on its rejected BlueScope takeover bid.

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Gina Rinehart’s company donated almost $900k to rightwing group Advance, political donations data shows

Clive Palmer’s Minerology was the single biggest political donor in 2024-25, giving $53.1m to Trumpet of Patriots, which failed to win a seat

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BlueScope shares steady after $13b deal's rejection

BlueScope Steel shares fell 1.6 per cent, holding onto most of their gains from this week, a sign that investors think the takeover saga isn't over yet.

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PM says government has been working on inquiry logistics ‘for weeks’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Aussie steelmaker tipped to rebuff fresh $13b takeover

Shares in Australia's biggest steelmaker soared to a 17-year high on a takeover bid but analysts suggest Kerry Stokes and his US partner need to up their offer.

AAP

Mega media group merger clears shareholder hurdle

Seven West Media shareholders have overwhelmingly agreed to the TV network's merger with Southern Cross Media, with the union set to be complete in weeks.

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Seven merger with Southern Cross moves a step closer

The planned merger of a major radio network with a TV broadcaster has been approved by competition watchdog, moving a prominent mogul closer to retirement.

AAP

Angry shareholders vote against SevenWest executive pay deal as Kerry Stokes says he too has suffered

The media tycoon presided over his presumptive last annual general meeting as Seven West Media’s chair. Plus: ABC’s 90s hit returns, but will it work?

The Guardian - AU

Stokes blames 'marauders' as owners reject pay report

An Australian media mogul has hit out at streaming giants for "stealing" his organisation's business and evaporating shareholder returns.

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The Guardian - AU

News Corp books in advertisers in campaign for a ‘self-reliant’ Australia that ‘made things here’

Daily Telegraph editor says the campaign aligns with the values of its backers, which include RM Williams, Qantas and Bunnings. Plus: Stokes defiant on BRS

AAP

Stokes rides towards sunset after rags-to-riches career

At age 85, Kerry Stokes might finally be ready to call it a day, bringing to an end one of Australian media's most eventful careers.

AAP

Networks join forces to create $416m media monolith

A $416 million merger between the owner of Australia's most popular TV network and the country's biggest radio broadcaster has ignited their share prices.

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Australian War Memorial defers military history prize after judging panel awards it to book on Ben Roberts-Smith

Exclusive: Governing council ‘retrospectively’ decides the Les Carlyon literary award should go only to first-time authors, ruling out Chris Masters’ book

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Billionaire's $13.5m bill after Roberts-Smith's loss

Media mogul Kerry Stokes has been left with a $13.5 million bill after bankrolling war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith' seven-year defamation battle.

The Guardian - AU

Israeli missile strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, NSW reveals childcare reform, Trump’s cheque mate

At least five members killed in assault on team gathered for peace talks in Doha; NSW plans to fine providers up to $500,000 for safety breaches

The Guardian - AU

Kerry Stokes ordered to pay $13.5m legal bill over Ben Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation suit

Seven boss handed bill by federal court after backing the disgraced former soldier in action against Nine Newspapers

The Guardian - AU

Family of Erin Patterson’s victims say mushroom trial media frenzy fed off their suffering

Heather and Ian Wilkinson’s daughter says it is ‘revolting to experience our family’s tragedy being turned into entertainment’. Plus: Andrew Greene’s second chance

The Guardian - AU

News Corp bets big on AI tools but journalists voice concerns

Company says in-house NewsGPT tool part of a look into how AI tech will ‘enhance our workplaces rather than replace jobs’. Plus: Seven West’s Origin dummy spit

The Guardian - AU

‘Trauma porn’: media urged to reflect on role as victims’ families speak at Bondi Junction stabbing inquest

Victim’s partner says media involvement ‘only served to exacerbate my pain’. Plus: Kerry Stokes’ media empire energised by North West Shelf gas approval

The Guardian - AU

Sky After Dark host launches furious spray at ABC for broadcasting ‘far-left activist’ spouting ‘partisan rubbish’

Chris Kenny takes issue with Hannah Ferguson’s attack on Murdoch media. Plus: Anthony De Ceglie’s departure from Seven written in the stars

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