Channel Nine’s Sydney news director Simon Hobbs has resigned, marking another high-profile departure following an independent review of Nine’s workplace culture that highlighted issues of bullying and sexual harassment, The Australian reported.  Hobbs, who has been with Nine for 12 years, announced his exit in an all-staff meeting this week. Closely aligned with former news boss Darren Wick, who resigned in March citing exhaustion after a complaint of inappropriate behaviour, Hobbs’ departure adds to a wave of exits.  Brisbane news director Amanda Paterson was recently fired, while former chair Peter Costello resigned after an incident at Canberra Airport. Chief executive Mike Sneesby also stepped down in September, and communications director Victoria Buchan was made redundant in October.  

TV9 Network has announced that it will host News9 Global Summit, a significant event aimed at enhancing India-Germany bilateral relations, scheduled for November 21-23 in Stuttgart, Germany.  Titled “India-Germany: A Roadmap to Sustainable Growth,” the summit will be co-hosted by Bundesliga’s VfB Stuttgart and backed by the state of Baden-Württemberg.  Held at Stuttgart’s MHP Arena, the summit will include key figures from Indian and German politics, business, sports, and entertainment.  According to an official statement available on their website, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address, joined by Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann. TV9 MD and CEO Barun Das described the summit as a pioneering move, saying, “This is an off-take from what we did in India… it was a humble beginning. We take it to the next level… next big level.”  The event wil

In October, India's retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.2 per cent, driven predominantly by soaring food prices. The spike, reported by The Hindu's Vikas Dhoot and Times of India, marks an increase beyond the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upper tolerance limit of 6 per cent, rekindling economic concerns ahead of the festive season. While initially expecting inflation to cool and even exploring the possibility of rate cuts, the central bank now faces limited options as consumer inflation pressures weigh heavily on policy expectations. October’s inflationary pressure was largely fuelled by increased food prices, especially in categories like vegetables, fruits, and meats, as detailed by Aanchal Magazine for the Indian Express. In particular, seasonal shifts and uneven monsoon distribution impacted the vegetable supply chain, creating a sharp price rise that directly affected household budgets. This spike has generated concerns within the government, as food inflation

The Seven Network will launch an hour-long news bulletin at noon in 2025, expanding its news offerings following the recent extension of The Morning Show, which will now air from 9 AM to noon.  According to an official release, this new midday bulletin will enhance Seven’s lineup, joining Australia’s top-rated programs like 7NEWS, Sunrise, and 7NEWS Spotlight. Anthony De Ceglie, Seven’s Director of News and Current Affairs, emphasised the growing need for strong journalism amidst widespread misinformation. “In a landscape where audiences demand credible and in-depth reporting, this noon bulletin is a game-changer,” he noted.  Designed to deliver breaking news while enabling deeper discussions, the new program aims to meet viewers’ increasing engagement with news. De Ceglie highlighted Seven’s commitment to quality content, pointing out that 10 of the network's 24 broadcast hours are produced by the 7NEWS team. He also noted the success of 7NEWS.com.au and the digi

After five years, Sammy J is stepping down from ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast, with his last show set for Friday, December 13, according to Mediaweek.  Starting just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Sammy J quickly became a cherished voice for Melburnians during lockdowns. Reflecting on his time, Sammy J shared, “Hosting Melbourne Breakfast was an unexpected opportunity that became an unexpected joy. But radio demands all of you and deserves nothing less, and after five years, I’m ready to trade the 4:15 am alarm for more regular hours.” He hinted at future revelations, leaving with pride and gratitude. Known for his creativity, Sammy J brought memorable segments to the airwaves, including a 24-hour charity broadcast for SecondBite, humorous songs on topics from e-scooters to Taylor Swift, and his Missing Moments series that let listeners relive events cancelled during the pandemic.  Acting manager Shelley Hadfield praised Sammy J's wit and unique audience connection, noting

Tech content creator Sam Beckman says there are multiple and varied revenue streams behind his YouTube channel and business endeavours.  “I do primarily mid-roll integrations, which is where in the middle of a video, I will say to the camera, right, before we get to the next part, I just wanted to take a moment to thank today's video sponsor,… that would be about 50 % of my income, brand sponsorships.” Beckman believes, though, that what he calls brand packages sets him apart from other content creators.  “I do actually offer packages rather than paying me this X amount for this next video. I offer a slightly higher rate because I decided this was getting too time-consuming a year ago. How do I essentially make more money through doing less work?” “I decided I'm going to charge more, but I'm also going to offer a view count guarantee. So if a video doesn't reach that view count guarantee, I say to the brand, I'll place that same integration into another video to ma

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the last date for submission of applications for Notice Inviting Applications (NIA), giving more time for the e-auctions for the allotment of 730 channels across 234 uncovered cities under the third batch of FM Phase-III radio channels. The Ministry has now announced that the last date for submission of applications is set for December 9, 2024. The notice inviting applications released last month fixed November 18, 2024, as the last date for submission of applications. However, radio operators urged the government to extend the deadline to January 15, 2025, citing the time required for reviewing and assessing the market of each town under auction. According to the official release, the applications' ownership details will be published on December 16, 2024, and the bidder's ownership compliance certificate date will be December 23, 2024. The bidders will be pre-qualified on January 10, 2025, or once all requisite formalities