Pauline Hanson described domestic violence as a "two-way street" and advised abused women to "not put up with it," drawing strong criticism from advocates, politicians, and women's groups who accused the One Nation leader of victim-blaming and sending a dangerous message.
US jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, renowned for his iconic solo on "The Pink Panther Theme," has died at 94 in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, on July 15. Johnson, a native of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, also had an extensive career as a session musician, recording with artists like BB King, Frank Sinatra, and Marvin Gaye.
Derryn Hinch, a prominent Australian journalist and former senator, has passed away at the age of 82. Known for his extensive career in television and radio, particularly at Melbourne station 3AW, Hinch was also a senator for Victoria from 2016 to 2019. He was recognized for his impactful broadcasting career and his campaigns against paedophiles.
A NSW parliamentary committee report accuses top prosecutor Sally Dowling of giving false evidence under oath regarding pitching a story about a child's sentencing hearing to radio station 2GB. The report recommends the attorney general investigate her removal from office.
BBC Radio 4's "The World Tonight" is being cancelled after over 50 years as part of significant cost-saving measures. The cuts will also lead to job losses, program reductions, and a review of BBC channels and stations, with a focus on shifting content to digital 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.
Pope Leo has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, president of EWTN News, as the first lay woman to lead the Vatican's communications department, a significant move continuing Pope Francis's efforts to increase female leadership within the church.
Andon Labs' experiment with AI-run radio stations ends in failure, with all four stations burning through seed money and producing bizarre on-air content.
About 120 journalists and broadcast staff expected to protest about pay freeze as STV invests in new radio stationUK politics live – latest updatesCoverage of Scotland’s election counts by STV, the commercial broadcaster, is expected to be heavily hit by strike action in an escalating dispute over pay.The National Union of Journalists and the technical union Bectu have targeted STV’s election reporting for their second strike this year in protest at its decision to impose a company-wide pay freeze after a significant fall in revenues. Continue reading...
