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 · Feb 23
Sky News Australia’s unlikely standoff with clothing giant Zara over ‘Lefties Losing It’ brand Australia Channel and Agenda among Sky’s other proposed trademarks as the network prepares to lose its naming rights. Plus: Aaron Patrick’s column on Sussan Ley provokes outrage The Guardian - AU · Jan 30
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. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
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 · Nov 13, 2025
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 · Nov 6, 2025
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. AAP · Nov 6, 2025
The Australian media is more concentrated than ever. Here are the 3 moments that got us here In its announcement of the proposed merger with Southern Cross Media, Seven West described the deal as “consistent with Seven West’s stated strategic position of being in support of media consolidation in Australia”. The Conversation · Oct 9, 2025
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. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
‘Bit of Clive money’: Seven West banks on election ad revenue as profits sink Media company is expecting mining magnate Clive Palmer to buy more advertising space after releasing weak mid-year financial results The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2025
Seven CEO Warburton exits early following controversies James Warburton will step down immediately as head of Seven West Media, launching the reign of Jeff Howard at the scandal-plagued media conglomerate. AAP · Apr 18, 2024
Profits halve for Kerry Stokes' Seven West Media Net profits after tax have halved to $63 million for Kerry Stokes' media conglomerate, while revenue has dropped five per cent. AAP · Feb 12, 2024
View to feature in Seven's new reno show as property site goes to the next level Channel Seven's hotly anticipated new renovation show, Dream Home, is to feature the latest property data from View.com.au. The renovating reality show to be hosted by Dr Chris Brown will follow the course of six suburban homes transformed by their owners. View.com.au will step into the show, as it and… Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2024
Seven West boss James Warburton stepping down Broadcaster Seven Network will have a new boss when James Warburton steps down at the end of the financial year after an eventful period for the company. AAP · Dec 7, 2023
Kerry Stokes’ gamble on Ben Roberts-Smith backfires as Seven bets on Bruce Lehrmann The former Coalition staffer, who denies claims by Brittany Higgins, will appear on Seven’s Spotlight program on Sunday to tell ‘his side of the story’. Plus: Crikey celebrates a legal win The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2023
AAP · Feb 14, 2023 Seven West profits drop despite digital growth Media conglomerate Seven West will not pay out a dividend after a decrease in half-yearly earnings, despite strong digital growth.
AAP · Aug 15, 2022 Seven West Media launches share buyback Seven West Media will buy back up to 10 per cent of its shares, following a boost to revenue for 2021/22 but a drop in after-tax profits.