ABC's 2027 TV Slate: Hugh Marks Takes a Big Swing, but Quietly Axes Another News Show
The ABC announced its 2027 TV slate this week, but waited until Friday morning to quietly axe The Business.
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Exclusive: ABC Journalists Force Management Backdown on Disciplining Union President
ABC management have been forced to backdown on a threat to discipline ABC reporter and union president Michael Slezak.
Why was former Sky News host Erin Molan Granted 'Exclusive' Access to Gaza?
Erin Molan made world headlines with her "exclusive" tour of tunnels beneath Gaza, but her relationship with the pro-settler movement raise questions about the conditions of her access and whether the media should republish her content.
ABC axes Stateline (again), as Marks paves the way for more cuts
The ABC's secretive axing of Stateline, could signal that ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks wants shorter news stories
Exclusive: Inside Story of ABC Boss Hugh Marks' Latest Job Cuts
The ABC will cut 46 jobs in its Screen division, eliminating camera crew, technicians, make-up, wardrobe, and post-production staff who were once the engine room of ABC TV and the envy of the industry.
Another Senior ABC Executive Bites the Dust, as Hugh Marks Tightens Grip
Today, ABC staff learned that the broadcaster's Chief Operating Officer, Melanie Kleyn, had became the latest in a growing list of senior ABC executives and managers to depart the organisation since Hugh Marks arrived
Exclusive: ABC Backflips on Indigenous TV Closure, 'Will Continue in Existing Divisions' For Now
ABC management has announced that its proposal to axe its stand-alone Indigenous TV department will go back to the drawing board.
The Israel Lobby’s New Push to Give Guidance to ABC Journalists. Plus, the Royal Commission's Secret Hearings
The Israel lobby declares a new push to guide ABC journalists on how they report, and the Royal Commission holds closed-door meetings on the arts.
EXCLUSIVE: ABC delays axing Indigenous TV department, after Lamestream report
The move comes following an outcry within the ABC, and among the entertainment industry more generally.
The ‘Miscarriage of Justice’ the Media Won't Report + Will Anyone Call Out Israel's Hind Rajab Lies?
A "serious miscarriage of justice" is usually something that would be reported widely, so why is the media silent on this one? Plus, the media refuse to call out Israel's lies during coverage of Zomi Frankcom's killing.
The ‘Miscarriage of Justice’ the Media Won't Report. Plus, Will Anyone Call Out Israel's Hind Rajab Lies?
A "serious miscarriage of justice" is usually something that would be reported widely, so why is the media silent on this one? Plus, the media refuse to call out Israel's lies during coverage of Zomi Frankcom's killing.
Hugh Marks axes ABC’s 40-year-old Indigenous TV Department
The ABC has scrapped a key Indigenous leadership role, and cancelled an Indigenous-led TV series that it previously promoted as a flagship program.
The Daily Aus Promotes Its Investors, Hannah Ferguson’s Rocky Campaign Start and News Corp Cuts Arts Coverage
The Daily Aus promotes a festival, but doesn't disclose the organisers have an ownership stake. Plus, News Corp is slashing arts coverage and Hannah Ferguson's campaign for Grayndler suffers a communications hiccup.
Why Jo Puccini’s Exit Could Change the Future of ABC News
In Jo Puccini's exit from the ABC, Hugh Marks has not lost a head of investigations, but a formidable advocate for journalists who defined the culture at ABC News.
Media Watch Source Turns on Media Watch?
In the latest twist to the Mahmood Fazal saga, the woman at the centre of Monday Night's Media Watch episode has criticised the program and the ABC for a lack of care in handling her identity.
ABC Caves to Gina, a Media Watch Twist, and Four Corners Fall Out
A source turns on Media Watch, Hugh Marks is rewriting the rules of what can be said on ABC, and journalists are shell-shocked after Jo Puccini's exit.