Media

‘That’s our job’The tough talking reporter making a name for herself

It seems everyone has an opinion on 7NEWS reporter Jessica Page after she asked the hard questions at two landmark press conferences — again and again. But she says she’s just doing her job.

Charlotte Elton

Payouts delayCompany dividends may not return to normal for years

UBS reckons that with payout ratios still below average, dividends won’t return to pre-virus levels until ‘well past’ 2023.

Sean Smith

‘Rest in peace’Premiership Eagle’s touching tribute to late father

West Coast Eagles star Tom Barrass has made an emotional tribute to his late father, legendary Perth journalist Tony.

Staff writers

MediaNine appoints Stan's Sneesby as new CEO

Nine's new CEO is Mike Sneesby, who's has been leading the group's Stan Entertainment unit since its inception.

MediaFacebook signs deals for German news

Facebook has announced the launch of its news platform in Germany, the US and the UK and says it will add France soon.

Nadine Schimroszik

AM briefingThe top five must-read stories on The West this morning

Crown Resorts’ Perth-based director John Poynton quits, a Perth woman demands answers after a nursing home bungle, and an ex-Aussie cricketer is back in court. Here are today’s top five reads.

News TrailblazerVale to Tony Barrass, the journalist’s journalist

Legendary West Australian scribe Tony Barrass, who was so devoted to his craft that he once went to jail for refusing to reveal a source, has died after a battle with throat cancer.

Steve Butler

MediaUK seeks G7 consensus on digital rules

UK digital minister Oliver Dowden wants the G7 countries to hold social media platforms to account.

William James

MediaCyber attack leads to Isentia's H1 loss

Media monitoring company Isentia has posted a first-half loss and revealed a costly cyber attack will affect full-year earnings.

Steven Deare

Pages restoredAustralian news is back on Facebook

Facebook has restored news to its platform in Australia after reaching a deal with the federal government on the nation’s world-first news media bargaining code.

Matt Coughlan

MediaIndia unveils tougher social media rules

India has rolled out new regulations for social media companies and digital streaming websites to make them more accountable for their content.

Sankalp Phartiyal and Aditya Kalra

MediaWPP AUNZ flags big earnings recovery

Australia’s biggest advertising group WPP AUNZ has forecast double digit earnings growth this year.

Lilly Vitorovich

It’s backFrydenberg reveals when Facebook’s news ban will end

Australians now have certainty around when they will again be able to see and share news on the social media giant’s platform.

Annabel HennesssySarah Ison

Tech regulatedMedia code laws pass Federal Parliament

World-first laws which are aimed at fixing the power imbalance between tech giants and media companies when it comes to negotiating deals are now officially law.

Annabel Hennessy

New eraMedia Bargaining Code passes the Senate

The Federal Government’s News Media Bargaining Code which forces tech companies to pay for journalism could become law as soon as tomorrow.

Annabel Hennessy

MediaKIIS owner puts Soprano stake up for sale

The owner of radio stations KIIS and The Edge has put up for sale its 25pc stake in software company Soprano Design.

Lilly Vitorovich

MediaQld govt begins talks on media shield law

The Queensland government will start consulting on a shield law which would protect journalists from prosecution if they refuse to reveal confidential sources.

Marty Silk

MediaCanada, Australia eye common digital push

Canada and Australia will address online harm and ensure the revenues of web giants are shared more fairly with creators and media.

Steve Scherer

Huge newsSeven West and Facebook announce landmark deal

Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.

Lanai Scarr

Digital truceFacebook strikes deal for return of Australian news

Facebook has done a deal with the Federal Government paving the way for the return of Australian news on the social media giant’s platform.

Annabel Hennessy

Remote broadcastABC’s WA election coverage to come out of Sydney

The ABC will anchor its election day coverage from Sydney rather than WA-based staff performing hosting duties.

MediaMicrosoft wants Aussie-style EU news deals

Microsoft is backing an Australia-style system alongside Europe's press publishers in a bid to ensure news organisations are fairly remunerated.

Foo Yun Chee

MediaUK minister to meet Facebook over news ban

British Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is expected to hold talks with Facebook this week after the social media giant's Australian news ban raised concerns.

Benjamin Cooper

MediaPM welcomes FB apology on accidental bans

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Facebook has "friended us again" and talks have resumed after accidentally shutting public information accounts.

Angelo Risso