Australia's longest-running radio show is celebrating 80 years on air, and while so much has changed in farming and broadcasting, the core of The Country Hour remains the same.
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Trump reacts after top BBC bosses quit over edited documentary
Britain's public broadcaster has been criticised for editing a speech Mr Trump delivered on January 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the US Capitol in Washington.
How John Laws went from jackaroo to 'Golden Tonsils' radio titan
John Laws, also known as "Golden Tonsils", spent a mammoth 71 years on air at stations such as Sydney's 2UE and 2SM, before retiring in November 2024.
Teen Vogue is closing. It's a magazine we are 'all worse off without'
One of publisher Condé Nast's most acclaimed stories this year came from Teen Vogue. Now, it is shuttering the youth publication — and laying off the staff involved.
ALP heavyweight Graham 'Richo' Richardson dies, aged 76
The PM leads tributes for the former minister who was a political powerbroker from the time he dived headlong into Labor's factional brawls in the 1960s to his final days.
Streaming services to be made to produce Australian content
The federal government puts laws requiring streaming services to produce Australian content back on the table after a hiatus following the US election.
The lasting impacts of tragedy on small-town newsrooms
When tragedy strikes in small communities, the news doesn't fade when the cameras leave. It lingers in the streets, in the schools, in the quiet corners of local shops.
'Throw the kitchen sink at it': NBN Co fast-tracked upgrade for Bolt
Senior managers at the National Broadband Network intervened to accelerate a home internet upgrade for News Corp pundit Andrew Bolt and resolve a technical problem for a top executive's friend during the final stages of the infrastructure project's rollout.
NT bill attempts to shield backbenchers from Freedom of Information laws
The Northern Territory government has moved to restrict Freedom of Information request laws which, if passed, would block an environment group's long-running attempt to seek historic documents.
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Regional newsroom staff say AI rollout leading to potential errors
Staff and a union say a generative AI model being tested in Australian Community Media's regional newspapers is misattributing facts and leaving some fearing for their jobs.
Journalists turn in press passes, exit Pentagon over new reporting rules
Journalists working at the Pentagon had been asked to sign a pledge to refrain from reporting information not authorised for release by the US Department of War.
Fears of online journalism Armageddon as Google changes the game
One year on from the rollout of Google AI Overviews in Australia, exclusive data shows steep year-on-year declines in readership for the top news websites as smaller publishers warn of lay-offs.
David Attenborough told Ray Martin to 'only do things you love'. So he did
After six decades as a journalist, Ray Martin says he has learnt the secret to a long and satisfying career.
Watchdog threatens radio network over 'vulgar' Kyle and Jackie O Show
A months-long investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority finds seven breaches of decency rules between August and December last year.
Former ABC deputy chair Peter Tonagh to step up as Nine chair
He replaces Catherine West, who spent 18 months in the position.
Kimmel monologue racks up millions of views, Joe Rogan slams government 'dictating'
Kimmel's program was indefinitely suspended last week after he made comments about the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Jimmy Kimmel returns, says he never meant to 'make light' of Charlie Kirk's murder
Despite the late-night host's return, several US ABC affiliates did not air the episode, excluding an estimated one-quarter of American households.
Judge says ABC 'let down the Australian public' over Lattouf sacking
The judge ordered ABC to pay a fine of $150,000 for unlawfully sacking journalist and presenter Antoinette Lattouf for reasons including her political opinions.
Has AI impacted your career or life plans? The ABC wants to hear from you
Whether you’re a student halfway through a degree or a mid-career manager planning the next five years, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping lives across the country. If you've been feeling its effects, the ABC wants to hear from you.
Lachlan Murdoch involved in possible TikTok deal, Trump says
The deal would see TikTok's American assets transferred from China's ByteDance to American owners.
Confused complaints to ABC Australia reveal anger over Jimmy Kimmel
The ABC has received hundreds of complaints about US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! being pulled off air and threats to boycott sponsors ... but that's the problem when two broadcasters from different countries share a name!