More than 200,000 people signed a petition drawn up by a former prime minister calling for an examination of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in Australia.
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How Rupert Murdoch Is Influencing Australia’s Bushfire Debate
Critics see a concerted effort to shift blame, protect conservative leaders and divert attention from climate change.
Frank Giles, 100, Editor Snared in ‘Hitler Diaries’ Hoax, Is Dead
At The Sunday Times of London, he learned at the last minute that the diaries were fake, but the paper’s owner, Rupert Murdoch, ordered them published.
Yael Stone Is Identified as ‘Witness X’ in Geoffrey Rush Defamation Case
Evidence from Ms. Stone, who has accused Mr. Rush, the actor, of inappropriate behavior, was kept out of the trial of his defamation suit against an Australian news outlet.
Prosecutors Accuse Australian Journalists of Violating Gag Order on Cardinal’s Trial
The journalists could face fines and possibly prison time over the allegations, which stem from Cardinal George Pell’s trial and conviction on sexual abuse charges.
Geoffrey Rush’s Defamation Trial Becomes a #MeToo Reckoning for Australia
The case between an Oscar-winning actor and a Murdoch-owned tabloid could determine whether more women come forward in a country where the legal system discourages speaking up.