Former Editor-In-Chief of SmartCompany Simon Crerar says that life is too short not to maximise impact. He departed the publication last Friday, wishing to spend more time with his family. Speaking with Influencing, Crerar said, “The link for me is that life is too short not to maximise for impact… The reality of the job was I spent a lot of time in Sydney or Melbourne over the last couple of years, and ultimately I wanted to spend more time in Tasmania with my family rather than on planes.” A Tasmanian resident, Crerar, says the decision was made while trekking in the Three Capes in the Tassie wilderness for his 50th birthday.  “The decision was mostly made while kind of trekking the Three Capes Track back in August, which is my 50th birthday treat from my wife, so I had a lot of time to think and be out in the Tasmanian wilderness.” “It's incredibly beautiful, and there are a lot of wild headlands. So I moved to Tasmania with my family to be close to that nature.�

In today's Spotlight, we profile Aroosa Ahmed, principal correspondent at The Hindu Business Line in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is a media and communication professional with a history of working with print and digital media companies. 1) How did you get started in journalism? I was captivated by the idea of telling untold stories, which inspired me to pursue a career in journalism 10 years ago. I started reporting for mainline newspapers and wrote extensively on policies and issues concerning the public. A few years ago, I moved to financial journalism. 2) Can you describe your work and the stories your team most commonly works on? I write extensively on the automobile, infrastructure, fast-moving consumer goods and consumer durables sectors. We cover exclusives, detailed packages, policy changes, and news breaks. 3) Can you recall something about the story you consider your best so far? I enjoy doing news breaks, I did multiple news breaks regarding the policy framework of the

BIG FM has been named the official radio partner of the Hockey India League (HIL) for the  2024-25 season. The partnership aims to bring hockey closer to millions of fans, echoing across every corner of the nation. Beginning on 28 December 2024, the HIL features an exciting lineup of eight men’s teams and four women’s teams competing in Rourkela and Ranchi. Notably, this season marks the debut of the Women’s Hockey India League. Sunil Kumaran, COO of BIG FM stated, "BIG FM is proud to partner with the Hockey India League in celebrating and promoting India’s rich hockey heritage. Hockey holds a special place in the hearts of millions, and this collaboration reflects our commitment to spreading awareness about the sport’s legacy and significance. Together, we aim to shine a spotlight on hockey’s incredible journey and inspire a deeper appreciation for the sport across the country." Commenting on the partnership, Dr Dilip Tirkey, chairperson of the Hockey India League (HI

With just a day to go for the swearing-in of the new Maharashtra Chief Minister, the tussle for the CM and Deputy CM positions appears to have come to an end. Chaitanya Marpakwar for The Times of India reported that in a breakthrough in power-sharing talks between BJP and Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde has agreed to join the new Mahayuti govt and will likely be one of two deputy CMs to be sworn in on Thursday in a govt that could be led by BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis after he met the caretaker CM at his official Varsha residence on Tuesday evening. The face-to-face interaction between Fadnavis and Shinde took place six days after they were in New Delhi for a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. "Fadnavis will take oath as Chief Minister along with Shinde and (NCP leader) Ajit Pawar as deputy Chief Ministers in the presence of PM Narendra Modi," a senior BJP leader told Shubhangi Khapre and Vallabh Ozarkar of The Indian Express. The delay in selecting the leader of the legislative

Kylie King, Albury councillor and co-host of 2AY Breakfast with Matt Griffith, will leave her radio role at the end of 2024, Radio Info reported. Her contract with Ace Radio Network will not be renewed for 2025. King has hosted the breakfast show for nearly six years including a previous stint with Kev Poulton before both ran for local council. While still hosting, King became Mayor of Albury with Poulton becoming Mayor of Wodonga. Later, he left the station. King's final day on the show will be December 20. She will continue her involvement with Ace Radio Network in a different capacity.  

Adam Cooney, former Western Bulldogs star and host of Armchair Experts, revealed on his SEN Breakfast radio show that Channel 7 has axed the popular AFL talk show after seven years, Mumbrella reported.  Cooney expressed his disappointment calling it a “sad day,” and pointed out how he never expected the show to end. He also reflected on the show’s humble beginnings starting on Twitter(now X) before evolving into a broadcast program. During the announcement, Cooney mentioned Hutchison and his colleague Kane Cornes, suggesting their moves had directly impacted his role. This move marks a significant shift in Channel 7's AFL programming and highlights the ongoing reshuffling of broadcasting talent. This cancellation is part of a broader talent shake-up at Channel 7 following the high-profile defection of several well-known figures from Nine including the entire Footy Classified team. This group, led by Craig Hutchison, will reunite at Seven with Hutchison set to host a new AFL

For the first time, India will host the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) from December 3 to 10, 2024, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Organised by the Asian Handball Federation and presented by the World Handball League (WHL), the championship will feature powerhouse teams from South Korea, Japan, Iran, China, Kazakhstan, and Hong Kong, DD News reported.  The tournament will be exclusively broadcast by Doordarshan, with live coverage of the finals and highlights airing during prime time. Matches will also be streamed live on SportCast India’s YouTube channel, ensuring accessibility for millions of fans across the country. Swapnil Jain, Managing Director of Pavna Group and Co-Promoter of WHL, emphasised the significance of hosting the event: “This is a defining moment in the history of Indian women’s handball and a significant step toward transforming the sport in the country. As India takes the global stage with the 2024 Asian Women’s Han