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The Australian’s Shadow of Doubt podcast delayed ‘sadistic’ paedophile’s trial, court documents reveal theguardian.com/media/2026/o…

The Australian’s Shadow of Doubt podcast delayed ‘sadistic’ paedophile’s trial, court documents...

Exclusive: As William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan was about to go on trial for sex offences against two schoolgirls, his barrister told a judge his client’s history was easily discoverable online

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Media Watch
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A front-page splash in 'The Australian' highlights errors in the Bureau of Meteorology's climate records. But just how widespread are the issues? #MediaWatch
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Thanks JB
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All you young #influencers these days need to realise Australia would not have a film industry if not for this man. Thank you @PhillipAdams_1 Great tribute to #jackthompson Honour your elders- brats! #auspol
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A bona fide climate scientist told us this was a bona fide climate beat-up. #MediaWatch
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Replying to @ChicagoNorth15
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Able and stable, Graham Erbacher was the newsroom’s calm centre theaustralian.com.au/busines…
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Long-serving ABC broadcaster Robyn Williams to leave The Science Show after 51 years theguardian.com/media/2026/o…

Long-serving ABC broadcaster Robyn Williams to leave The Science Show after 51 years

No replacement has been named as the 82-year-old departs, with the media announcement referring only to ‘the next generation’

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My final column for @abcnews - on the stories I missed over the past 31 years. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/a…

Alan Kohler on the stories he covered — and the ones he missed

In his final column before retiring from the ABC, Alan Kohler reflects on the stories that shaped him, plus those that shaped Australia in ways he could not predict. 

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ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says theguardian.com/media/2026/o…

ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says

Opinion piece by head of union Michael Slezak sparks disagreement with new ABC director of news, Simon Robinson

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RIP one of the best newsreaders, Richard Morecroft. More importantly he was a good man and a valued friend.
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Sarah Macdonald returns to ABC radio after being sacked in 2024 theguardian.com/media/2026/o…

Sarah Macdonald returns to ABC radio after being sacked in 2024

Manager who removed Macdonald announces she will replace the late James Valentine from March

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Joe O'Brien@JoeDoesNewsOct 6
Richard set the respected standard for others to follow. And more importantly was a warm, encouraging guy too. Vale Richard Morecroft.
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‘I felt violated’: witness alleges Alan Jones kissed him and put hand on his bottom when he was 17 theguardian.com/australia-ne…

‘I felt violated’: witness alleges Alan Jones kissed him and put hand on his bottom when he was 17

Radio host gave financial help to teenager after starting correspondence with him at the age of 13, court hears

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News Corp’s housing special proves a bit too close to home as cadets enlisted as case studies theguardian.com/media/commen…

News Corp’s housing special proves a bit too close to home as cadets enlisted as case studies |...

Six unhappy young Australians fronting Commonwealth Bank-sponsored series are News Corp’s own employees. Plus: Peter Manning remembered

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ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler to retire after three decades as Jim Chalmers says he will be ‘really missed’ theguardian.com/media/2026/s…

ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler to retire after three decades as Jim Chalmers says he will be...

The 74-year-old says he is leaving to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren

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Very sad news about the death of Peter Manning, who has been described by his peers as “a colossus of Australian investigative journalism.” The former EP of 4 Corners received a standing ovation last year when he won the Walkley Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism.
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Alan Kohler to retire from the ABC after 31 years Alan Kohler will retire from the ABC at the end of this year, capping a three decade-tenure at the national broadcaster.
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Former ABC broadcaster Margaret Throsby recovering in hospital after being hit by ebike theguardian.com/media/2026/s…

Former ABC broadcaster Margaret Throsby recovering in hospital after being hit by ebike

The 84-year-old underwent surgery after a collision with two teenagers on an electric ‘fat bike’ in the Illawarra

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Regrets? Even three decades on from Rats in the Ranks, legendary film-maker Bob Connolly has a few theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Regrets? Even three decades on from Rats in the Ranks, legendary film-maker Bob Connolly has a few

Documentary screened at more than 40 international film festivals and won multiple awards for its depiction of the Shakespearean skullduggery of local politics

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Isobel Roe@isobelroeSep 24
“A man as good looking as you, who wouldn’t slap you?” A truly strange end to the day in these post court comments from David Allan, Alan Jones’ butler of 18 years.
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