Australian PM Anthony Albanese faced controversy after a 'shag, marry, date' game on Nikki Osborne's podcast. Despite initial hesitation, he chose Kylie Minogue for all three categories, drawing criticism and highlighting the risks of engaging with new media platforms.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declared Australia should be a "monocultural society" and pledged to axe SBS and overhaul the ABC if her party wins the next federal election. She also faced a protest banner and questions about her daughter's employment.
Kyle Sandilands has settled his dispute with ARN Media for $12.09m cash and advertising support for a new venture, avoiding a costly trial. His co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson's suit remains ongoing.
Streamer IShowSpeed, born Darren Watkins Jr., has leveraged his massive online presence to become a global media phenomenon. His song "World Cup (Champions)" was added to FIFA's official album, showcasing his influence. He aims to inspire his 55 million subscribers by sharing his journey and introducing them to different cultures and sports, particularly soccer.
Meta has criticized Australia's proposed News Bargaining Incentive (NBI), calling it "poorly designed" and "grossly unfair." The tech giant argues the plan, which would levy digital platforms to fund media outlets, insulates publishers from necessary innovation and violates trade agreements.
New media professionals in Xiangtan, Hunan, are driving rural revitalization by promoting local attractions like the Caojia'ao Waterfall through live streaming and short videos. This initiative has attracted over 70,000 tourists, generating millions in revenue and benefiting thousands of villagers.
Reform Party candidate Kang Hee-rin is focusing on new media strategies to appeal to young voters in the Daejeon mayoral election, posting policy pledges online and engaging with youth via YouTube live streams. She emphasizes being indebted only to citizens, not established political powers.
A summit in Hong Kong promoted China's new mediation body, IOMed, as a solution to regional conflicts. This comes as US-Iran peace talks stall, highlighting the limits of traditional diplomacy. China encourages global participation in its initiative.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new photograph and video of Princess Charlotte to celebrate her 11th birthday. The media, captured by photographer Matt Porteous, shows the princess during the family's recent Easter holiday in Cornwall.
