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Seven promotes controversial editor accused of lewd, drunken behaviour
Embattled TV network calls on a bloke who has known his fair share of controversy to help with the recovery.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
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From a Saturday afternoon session at the Sacky to an ugly street ruckus
NRL personality Paul Kent had settled in at a pub that had a table reserved for him and his mates. Hours later he was embroiled in a violent altercation that threatens his decades-long media career.
- by Chris Barrett
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Seven West Media
Seven news gets a new boss with no TV experience
The West Australian Newspapers editor-in-chief Anthony De Ceglie will lead Seven’s suite of news programs as former Seven news boss Craig McPherson steps down.
- by Calum Jaspan
Man charged over alleged street fight with NRL presenter Paul Kent
A man will face court charged with affray after an alleged incident involving the senior Daily Telegraph and Fox Sports NRL journalist on Saturday night was filmed and circulated on social media.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction attacker settles with Seven
The 20-year-old university student wrongly identified by Seven has settled his legal dispute with the network for an undisclosed sum.
- by Calum Jaspan
Heartbreak High is a global hit. So why aren’t there more Aussie shows like it?
Despite the series’ global runaway success, the future of rich Australian content remains on a knife edge.
- by Calum Jaspan
Opinion
City life
Read all about it: WAtoday enters a new era
After 16 years’ publishing award-winning local news, WAtoday marks its evolution with brand-new offerings for the people of Perth.
- by Daile Cross
BBC presenter who announced Queen’s death quits over teen photo scandal
Huw Edwards, the broadcaster’s best-paid newsreader, was suspended last year following claims he allegedly paid a teenager for explicit pictures.
- by Rob Harris
Legal fight over Trump Media’s ownership adds to its woes
For weeks, two former Apprentice contestants have been fighting with Trump Media, the parent company of Truth Social, over their roughly 8 per cent stake in the company.
- by Matthew Goldstein and David Yaffe-Bellany
Analysis
For subscribers
ABC local radio just hit rock bottom. What’s next?
The national broadcaster peaked during bushfires and COVID-19 and it has been downhill for a long time.
- by Calum Jaspan
New Seven boss wants to move on from ‘a few bad apples’
Seven West Media’s new boss Jeff Howard has warned he is willing to weed out staffers who show poor judgment or engage in unacceptable behaviour.
- by Calum Jaspan