Seven West Media (SWM) has appointed Anthony De Ceglie as Director of News and Current Affairs and Editor-in-Chief. He will oversee 7NEWS, Sunrise, The Morning Show, 7NEWS Spotlight, and 7NEWS.com.au. De Ceglie, currently Editor-in-Chief of The West Australian, The Sunday Times, PerthNow, and SWM's regional newspapers, brings over 26 years of experience in the news broadcasting industry, including more than 11 years at News Corp Australia. He will commence his new role on 30th April 2024, based in Sydney. His appointment follows the decision of Craig McPherson to step down as Seven Network Director of News and Public Affairs. McPherson played a crucial role in leading Seven's News and Public Affairs offering, overseeing many years of audience leadership for Sunrise and The Morning Show. In a statement to the press, SWM Managing Director and CEO Jeff Howard praised De Ceglie's vision of focusing on news gathering and storytelling and highlighted his knowledge of digital media as ess

This morning, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O launched their show on Melbourne's KIIS 101.1, bringing their trademark controversial content to a new audience. The show, known for its extreme and explicit discussions, shocked some listeners with its content, Radio Today reported. Despite concerns about whether the show's extreme content would resonate with Melbourne listeners, Kyle and Jackie O went all out in their debut, discussing explicit topics from the start. Former SCA content boss Craig Bruce noted that this approach could be jarring for new listeners. The duo introduced themselves and their team, engaging in discussions ranging from STIs to stalkers. They emphasised their commitment to continue their current style, believing that good content will win over the audience. “We know we have good content, and I feel that is what will win over that audience,” said Jackie. “Good is good. The world is so much smaller than it used to be. We’re listening to podcasts from all ove

Cosmopolitan magazine is making a comeback in the Australian market, joining the trend of glossy magazines reemerging in print. The magazine will be published six times a year through KK Press, based in Sydney, in collaboration with Hearst Magazines International. The revival will also include digital assets to provide a comprehensive brand experience across online and social media platforms, Mumbrella reported. Katarina Kroslakova, the publisher behind the revival, expressed the magazine's vision to 'uplift, empower, and champion women' while delivering thought-provoking journalism and entertainment. “Cosmopolitan Australia’s vision is clear: to uplift, empower, and champion women while having an absolute blast doing it. We’re dedicated to delivering thought-provoking, insightful journalism and entertainment that resonates with young women nationwide." She emphasised Cosmopolitan's historical significance, tracing back to Helen Gurley Brown's pioneering vision in 1965. Krosl

Times Internet is looking for a Lifestyle Writer specialising in digital media to join their team in Noida.  The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in lifestyle writing with impeccable copy-editing skills, capable of generating exclusive interviews and features.  This is a work-from-office based role.  Interested candidates can share their resumes at jyoti.sharma1@timesgroup.com. 

Republic Media Network has announced strategic changes in its senior management team to drive its growth trajectory. In a press release, it was revealed that the network is reorganising its business into independent verticals to facilitate robust expansion. Arun Rawat has been appointed as the Nation Head for Republic Bharat, leveraging his extensive industry experience to lead the channel to new heights. Satabadi Sharma Pathak is taking charge as the Head of Republic Kannada, with a focus on driving revenue growth and strategic execution. Purnasha Sharraf is stepping into the role of National Head of Republic Bangla to expand revenue sources. Abhinav Sharma, will now be the Head of Republic TV, overseeing the network's 'legacy of fearless journalism and innovative partnerships,' stated excerpts from the release. Additionally, Sanjukta Kapoor and Joy Michael Dsouza are assuming leadership roles in Business Branded Content and Government Business, respectively, contributing to the ne

Alicia Camphuisen Best New Journalist - Petra Stock In her second year as a professional journalist, Petra Stock submitted three features from Cosmos published in print and online, focusing on three different technologies, AI, robotics, and video games. Through these stories, Stock reflected her ability to pitch and develop original, thought-provoking stories offering insightful angles and perspectives, high quality, accessible writing and effective use of well-chosen research, experts and quotes. 'Everyone can see themselves and have fun: the case for inclusive video games'  ‘A menagerie of robotic animals’ ‘Seeing emotions’   Best Security Journalist - David Swan David Swan lent his entry on a front page scoop for The Age & Sydney Morning Herald which featured a multi-week investigation on how TikTok tracks users' web browsing and personal information, which led to an inquiry by Australia’s information commissioner. Swan supported this submission with

Even in print, barring a few major national players, most outlets struggle to stay afloat as is evident in the shrinking weight of the newspapers delivered at your doorstep on most days. Yet, there are those ‘small’ newspapers that continue to buck the global trend with their robust content and local connect. Vincent D’Souza, owner-editor of the Mylapore Times, a weekly English newspaper focusing on just a four-square-kilometre area in south-central Chennai, is one of those rare journalists who stuck to hyper-local journalism for over three decades now despite beginning his career at larger media outlets with national outreach. He believes that small newspapers – Vincent insists on not labelling his product as a community newspaper because he isn’t interested in associating it with any specific community – although often overlooked, still have a lot of potential in India but there are not enough professionals to run them well. “Most small newspapers do not take their