Sydney’s 2GB will present live, comprehensive coverage of the State Funeral for legendary Australian broadcaster John Laws this Wednesday, November 19, ensuring listeners across the country can pay their respects and reflect on his extraordinary career. The special broadcast coverage will be hosted by 2GB presenters Michael McLaren and John Stanley, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT. The special broadcast has been offered to the same network stations that syndicated The John Laws Morning Show for decades.  The coverage will take the official audio of the full State Funeral service live from St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney, beginning at 1:30pm AEDT. The station will also have a team of reporters on the ground, covering the service and providing commentary on this important national event. Beyond the service, the coverage will feature highlights of John Laws’ seven decades in radio, celebrating his unique style, cultural impact, and the defining moments of his career.  Nine Ra

    From the pulsating rhythms of live music to the intricate algorithms of artificial intelligence, Tom Williams, Senior Technology Reporter at Information Age, has navigated a fascinating career path, leading to his current role at the forefront of tech journalism.  With nearly two years under his belt at Information Age, Williams talked on Influencing Insider about the journey that began with a passion for music and evolved into a deep dive into the ever-expanding world of technology. "I actually started as a music journalist originally, more than 10 years ago now, which is pretty crazy," Williams says, detailing his early days reviewing concerts and reporting on music news.  This initial foray into media led him to his first full-time role as news editor for a suite of online publications, including Music Feeds, Fashion Spot Australia, and Crave Australia. His career then took a significant turn, landing him at the ABC.  "Initially in the planning team for the news team,

  The Seven Network’s brand-new Parliament House bureau has been officially opened by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The original bureau, which was largely untouched since Parliament House opened in 1987, has undergone a transformation – doubling in size through the addition of a neighbouring suite – and now has an expanded studio that is capable of hosting interview programs and live broadcasts when the biggest news breaks in Canberra.   Among the attendees at the official opening were Treasurer, Jim Chalmers; Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley; Seven West Media Chairman, Kerry Stokes AC; SGH Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Stokes AO; Seven West Media Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Howard; and Seven’s Director of News and Current Affairs, Ray Kuka.  Seven West Media Chairman, Kerry Stokes AC, said: “Our new Canberra bureau is a powerful statement about our commitment to delivering trusted, agenda-setting journalism from

Seven journalists have been selected for the Manipur State Journalist Awards 2025 across various categories, according to E-Pao report. Kharibam Yaiphaba Meitei has been chosen for the award for reporting with special reference to women and children. Sanasam Kritivas Singh of Sanaleibak has been selected for his work in Science and Technology reporting, while Dr Khaidem Athouba Meitei, also from Sanaleibak, has been named for the award in Parliamentary reporting. Thongam Boney Singh of Poknapham has been recognised for his reporting on Art and Culture. Hemchandra Shagolsem of Sanaleibak will receive the award for Public Health and Hygiene reporting. Aribam Robindro Sharma of Poknapham has been selected for the Best Editor award for his writing on national integration and communal harmony. The panel of judges decided not to confer an award in the Rural Reporting category for 2025, stating that the entry received was not suitable for recommendation. The awards will be presented dur

In an act that goes beyond duty, a reporter covering a transgender protest in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, saved a protesting transgender person from jumping off a bridge on November 12. A group of transgenders were protesting, demanding free house-site pattas and government-provided housing. Upset over the alleged lax attitude of government officials, one of the protesters attempted to jump off the bridge. However, a quick-thinking journalist at the scene intervened just in time, preventing a tragedy, India Today reported. The district collector later met the protesters and assured them that their concerns would be examined and necessary action would be taken at the earliest. Following this assurance, the group dispersed peacefully.

Veteran journalist and cartoonist Alexyz (Alex Fernandes) will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award on National Press Day, observed on November 17. The award, which recognises his outstanding and lifelong contribution to journalism, will be presented by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, Goa, during the state-level celebrations. With a career spanning several decades, Alexyz is widely admired for his sharp wit, distinctive artistic style and fearless commentary through both editorial writing and political cartoons. His work has made a significant and lasting impact on Goa’s media landscape, inspiring generations of journalists, illustrators and artists. The honour reflects the state’s gratitude for his dedication to truth, creativity and public engagement through journalism and satire, O Heraldo reported. Alexyz first rose to prominence while working with O Heraldo during the peak of the Konkani language agitation and Goa’s statehood movement in the 1980s. Over more