Speaking on the Game Changers podcast with Craig Bruce and Irene Hulme, Sandilands told the podcast duo that a prior program they recorded, in which they broke down the economics of 10 per cent of his audience following him onto a subscription-based product, had provided the impetus for the venture. Kyle Daily will be delivered via a subscription-based application, and will include a mixture of music and talk, and will be watchable as well as being able to be listened to. There will be no censorship and no advertisements. A new commercial model Sandilands said he was initially concerned that people wouldn’t be willing to pay for something they they had previously gotten for free. "Billionaires that I didn't know came out of the woodwork asking to meet me after this termination when they heard that I was starting something up," he said. "I'm not talking one or two — I'm talking five different well-known billionaires."  "Everyo

Bird flu alarm: WA outbreak raises biosecurity and supply fears Western Australia has confirmed deadly H5 bird flu near Esperance, putting poultry producers and agriculture on high alert amid warnings of potential egg and chicken shortages and price rises. The outbreak has broader national significance because it tests Australia’s biosecurity readiness and could ripple through food supply chains and regional events. Covered by: The West Australian, Sydney Morning Herald. Capital gains tax fight: Albanese under fire as investment jitters grow The Prime Minister is pushing back against claims Labor misled voters on capital gains tax changes, while the Coalition frames the reforms as a hit to aspiration and small business. Business groups and market watchers warn the overhaul could deter investment and weigh on jobs and wages, with housing already showing signs of cooling—turning the debate into a wider confidence test for the government’s economic agenda. Covered by: The West Au

Rajasthan Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar had a clear rule for the journalists who gathered in Tonk on Monday, June 15. The questions could be about the Narendra Modi government's 12 years in office and nothing else. When reporters pushed past that boundary and asked about the problems residents actually live with, the minister folded his hands, declined to answer and walked out. The press conference had been called to mark 12 years of the Modi government, and Nagar opened by listing the administration's achievements. The mood shifted when journalists began raising local issues. Asked why Tonk district still has no rail link to major cities despite years of development promises, the minister reportedly turned sarcastic and suggested the reporter "change his glasses," implying the progress was visible to everyone but him. The questioning did not stop there. Reporters pressed him on Rajasthan's recurring power outages and a shortage of linemen in the electricity department. Those quest

LinkedIn Learning has quietly become a fixture in how journalists and journalism students try to stay employable. The pitch is reasonable. As newsrooms fold artificial intelligence into daily work and digital skills harden into baseline requirements, the platform's short, self-paced courses promise a fast way to keep up. The catch, which its own users and the journalists watching them describe clearly, is that almost none of those courses are built for journalism and the certificates they produce do little to move a hiring decision. Subasheni M, a journalism student, is exactly who the platform is built for. "I have taken courses related to AI tools for content creation, data journalism and multimedia storytelling on LinkedIn Learning, which are quite popular among journalists," she said. The courses, she added, went beyond theory and helped her understand AI-powered reporting tools, data handling techniques and modern storytelling formats that are increasingly part of

The Chennai Press Club will organise a felicitation ceremony to honour the children of journalists who secured outstanding marks in the Class 10 and 12 board examinations. The event is scheduled to be held on June 20 at 5 pm at the Chennai Press Club. Tamil Nadu School Education, Tamil Development and Information Minister Govi Chezhiaan is expected to attend as the chief guest and present cash awards to the meritorious students. According to the organisers, students securing the first, second and third ranks will receive cash prizes of Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively. The Chennai Press Club said the initiative aims to recognise the academic achievements of journalists' children and encourage them in their educational pursuits.  

Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar said journalists are free to report from government hospitals, including PMCH, stressing that media reporting is a constitutional right and that no ban exists on such coverage. His remarks came amid allegations of harassment of journalists at PMCH and a recent incident involving a TOI photojournalist at IGIMS. According to sources, the minister also directed district health authorities to improve hospital infrastructure and services, said common surgeries should be available at district hospitals to reduce referrals to Patna, and announced specialised training for district doctors. During a visit to PMCH, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the hospital's redevelopment reflects a changing Bihar and a changing India.   

AI-generated image for representational purposes only Police in Nishatpura, near Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) have arrested four accused for allegedly abducting young journalist Anuj Maina of Jagran at knifepoint and have recovered Rs 27,000 so far. The incident occurred late on Monday, June 15, when Maina was returning home from work. He recounted that a youth tried to stop him on the pretext of asking for a lift. When he did not stop, another person blocked his bike, causing him to fall. Within moments, three men caught hold of him, threatened him at knifepoint, and demanded money. Recalling the ordeal, Maina said, “While I was home, a youth, on the pretext of asking for a lift, tried to stop me. However, when I did not stop, another person came in front of my bike, causing me to lose balance and fall. Within moments, three men caught hold of me, threatened me at knifepoint, and demanded money.” Maina further added that after learning he was not carrying cash, the assailants too