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News Corp wrestles underpayments headache as dollars dry up

In this edition of On Background, the media union investigates pay irregularities at News Corp, Lachlan Murdoch’s corporate divorce, and a potential...

31.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

News Corp wrestles underpayments headache as dollars dry up

News Corp wrestles underpayments headache as dollars dry up

The company is in the sights of the media union which suspects it has underpaid a significant number of staff over the past decade.

30.10.2025 10

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

News Corp wrestles underpayments headache as dollars dry up

News Corp wrestles underpayments headache as dollars dry up

The company is in the sights of the media union which suspects it has underpaid a significant number of staff over the past decade.

30.10.2025 10

The Age

Calum Jaspan

News Corp wrestles underpayments headache as dollars dry up

News Corp wrestles underpayments headache as dollars dry up

The company is in the sights of the media union which suspects it has underpaid a significant number of staff over the past decade.

30.10.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Hollywood Hugh, live from Bulgaria

Hollywood Hugh, live from Bulgaria

In this edition of On Background, Hugh Marks’ honeymoon is over at the ABC, familiar faces meet in Riyadh, and another rights deal in the works for...

23.10.2025 8

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Hollywood Hugh, live from Bulgaria

Hollywood Hugh, live from Bulgaria

In this edition of On Background, Hugh Marks’ honeymoon is over at the ABC, familiar faces meet in Riyadh, and another rights deal in the works for...

23.10.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Hollywood Hugh, live from Bulgaria

Hollywood Hugh, live from Bulgaria

In this edition of On Background, Hugh Marks’ honeymoon is over at the ABC, familiar faces meet in Riyadh, and another rights deal in the works for...

23.10.2025 8

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Hollywood Hugh, live from Bulgaria

Hollywood Hugh, live from Bulgaria

In this edition of On Background, Hugh Marks’ honeymoon is over at the ABC, familiar faces meet in Riyadh, and another rights deal in the works for...

23.10.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Chances are you’re about to lose: Gambling slump a new reality for sports and media

In this edition of On Background, the questions hanging over gambling advertising, media companies and the biggest deal in town; a News Corp loyalist...

17.10.2025 10

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Chances are you’re about to lose: Gambling slump a new reality for sports and media

In this edition of On Background, the questions hanging over gambling advertising, media companies and the biggest deal in town; a News Corp loyalist...

16.10.2025 8

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Chances are you’re about to lose: Gambling slump a new reality for sports and media

Chances are you’re about to lose: Gambling slump a new reality for sports and media

In this edition of On Background, the questions hanging over gambling advertising, media companies and the biggest deal in town; a News Corp loyalist...

16.10.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Chances are you’re about to lose: Gambling slump a new reality for sports and media

In this edition of On Background, the questions hanging over gambling advertising, media companies and the biggest deal in town; a News Corp loyalist...

16.10.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

10News+: Twice the pride, double the fall

In this edition of On Background, Network Ten’s news program is circling the drain amid wider company malaise, the ABC recognises Palestine, and the...

02.10.2025 10

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

10News+: Twice the pride, double the fall

In this edition of On Background, Network Ten’s news program is circling the drain amid wider company malaise, the ABC recognises Palestine, and the...

02.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

10News+: Twice the pride, double the fall

In this edition of On Background, Network Ten’s news program is circling the drain amid wider company malaise, the ABC recognises Palestine, and the...

02.10.2025 7

The Age

Calum Jaspan

10News+: Twice the pride, double the fall

In this edition of On Background, Network Ten’s news program is circling the drain amid wider company malaise, the ABC recognises Palestine, and the...

02.10.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Move over Bec Judd, the AFL has entered its influencer age

In this edition of On Background, why the AFL is opening its doors to the world of influencers, the uncertain future of The Bolt Report on Sky and...

25.09.2025 5

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Move over Bec Judd, the AFL has entered its influencer age

In this edition of On Background, why the AFL is opening its doors to the world of influencers, the uncertain future of The Bolt Report on Sky and...

25.09.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Move over Bec Judd, the AFL has entered its influencer age

In this edition of On Background, why the AFL is opening its doors to the world of influencers, the uncertain future of The Bolt Report on Sky and...

25.09.2025 10

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Move over Bec Judd, the AFL has entered its influencer age

In this edition of On Background, why the AFL is opening its doors to the world of influencers, the uncertain future of The Bolt Report on Sky and...

25.09.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Lachlan’s win means his mates Down Under can breathe easily

In this special Murdoch edition of On Background, the finale to the succession battle brings a muted sigh of relief at Holt Street. Also, a mapping...

11.09.2025 10

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Lachlan’s win means his mates Down Under can breathe easily

In this special Murdoch edition of On Background, the finale to the succession battle brings a muted sigh of relief at Holt Street. Also, a mapping...

11.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Lachlan’s win means his mates Down Under can breathe easily

In this special Murdoch edition of On Background, the finale to the succession battle brings a muted sigh of relief at Holt Street. Also, a mapping...

11.09.2025 9

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Lachlan’s win means his mates Down Under can breathe easily

In this special Murdoch edition of On Background, the finale to the succession battle brings a muted sigh of relief at Holt Street. Also, a mapping...

11.09.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Fox News is coming. Are you ready, Australia?

More change at Sky News; the buzz around the federal press gallery; and Albo declares himself team TV.

05.09.2025 10

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Fox News is coming. Are you ready, Australia?

More change at Sky News; the buzz around the federal press gallery; and Albo declares himself team TV.

05.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Fox News is coming. Are you ready, Australia?

More change at Sky News; the buzz around the federal press gallery; and Albo declares himself team TV.

05.09.2025 10

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Fox News is coming. Are you ready, Australia?

More change at Sky News; the buzz around the federal press gallery; and Albo declares himself team TV.

05.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Higher prices, fewer shows: Are we getting stiffed by streamers?

Netflix and its rivals are cutting back on making new shows, with Australians who regularly pay for a streaming service potentially getting less bang...

04.09.2025 10

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Higher prices, fewer shows: Are we getting stiffed by streamers?

Netflix and its rivals are cutting back on making new shows, with Australians who regularly pay for a streaming service potentially getting less bang...

04.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Higher prices, fewer shows: Are we getting stiffed by streamers?

Netflix and its rivals are cutting back on making new shows, with Australians who regularly pay for a streaming service potentially getting less bang...

04.09.2025 10

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Higher prices, fewer shows: Are we getting stiffed by streamers?

Netflix and its rivals are cutting back on making new shows, with Australians who regularly pay for a streaming service potentially getting less bang...

04.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Identity crisis for Sky News Australia

Sky News Australia needs to find a new name; more moves in the Canberra press gallery, and real humans for real shows at ARN.

28.08.2025 9

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Identity crisis for Sky News Australia

Sky News Australia needs to find a new name; more moves in the Canberra press gallery, and real humans for real shows at ARN.

28.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Identity crisis for Sky News Australia

Sky News Australia needs to find a new name; more moves in the Canberra press gallery, and real humans for real shows at ARN.

28.08.2025 10

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Identity crisis for Sky News Australia

Sky News Australia needs to find a new name; more moves in the Canberra press gallery, and real humans for real shows at ARN.

28.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Foxtel may have lost its wow factor, but it’s holding on to F1

The pay TV operator is banking on sports as it navigates life after the Murdochs; Apple TV is keen on Aussie content and Sky News’ heart-to-heart...

21.08.2025 9

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Foxtel may have lost its wow factor, but it’s holding on to F1

The pay TV operator is banking on sports as it navigates life after the Murdochs; Apple TV is keen on Aussie content and Sky News’ heart-to-heart...

21.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Foxtel may have lost its wow factor, but it’s holding on to F1

The pay TV operator is banking on sports as it navigates life after the Murdochs; Apple TV is keen on Aussie content and Sky News’ heart-to-heart...

21.08.2025 8

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Foxtel may have lost its wow factor, but it’s holding on to F1

The pay TV operator is banking on sports as it navigates life after the Murdochs; Apple TV is keen on Aussie content and Sky News’ heart-to-heart...

21.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Media Watch’s Kim Williams take-down hands a win to ABC boss

The controversy with comedian Austen Tayshus has allowed the public broadcaster’s managing director Hugh Marks to step out of the shadows and make...

01.05.2025 8

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Media Watch’s Kim Williams take-down hands a win to ABC boss

The controversy with comedian Austen Tayshus has allowed the public broadcaster’s managing director Hugh Marks to step out of the shadows and make...

01.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Media Watch’s Kim Williams take-down hands a win to ABC boss

The controversy with comedian Austen Tayshus has allowed the public broadcaster’s managing director Hugh Marks to step out of the shadows and make...

01.05.2025 9

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Media Watch’s Kim Williams take-down hands a win to ABC boss

The controversy with comedian Austen Tayshus has allowed the public broadcaster’s managing director Hugh Marks to step out of the shadows and make...

01.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Aussies have had pay TV for 30 years. But are we any better off?

We have more choice than ever, but it comes at a cost – for consumers and the local industry.

29.01.2025 10

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Aussies have had pay TV for 30 years. But are we any better off?

We have more choice than ever, but it comes at a cost – for consumers and the local industry.

29.01.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan

Aussies have had pay TV for 30 years. But are we any better off?

We have more choice than ever, but it comes at a cost – for consumers and the local industry.

29.01.2025 10

The Age

Calum Jaspan

Aussies have had pay TV for 30 years. But are we any better off?

We have more choice than ever, but it comes at a cost – for consumers and the local industry.

29.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Calum Jaspan

Foxtel’s sale could change the game for two sports in Australia

While the Foxtel-DAZN deal awaits the tick from regulators, the tie-up of the two billionaire-owned platforms is giving the bosses of the NRL and...

27.12.2024 30

WA Today

Calum Jaspan

Foxtel’s sale could change the game for two sports in Australia

While the Foxtel-DAZN deal awaits the tick from regulators, the tie-up of the two billionaire-owned platforms is giving the bosses of the NRL and...

27.12.2024 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Calum Jaspan