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Ten Network Holdings has posted a $243.3 million first half loss, its results dragged down by one-off redundancy, termination and impairment costs.

Lawyers for billionaire Gina Rinehart have claimed her legal pursuit of several journalists is not intended to force them to reveal their sources - but rather a request for information pertaining t

Cinema giant Hoyts is on the back foot after social media reports emerged over the weekend claiming the Carousel cinema in Cannington is infested with rodents.

Hundreds of journalists have pledged support for a Fairfax reporter facing court action by billionaire Gina Rinehart to reveal sources for an unauthorised biography about her.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed the government has given up on its remaining proposals for media reform, billed by media organisations as an attack on free speech.

Retired footballer turned marketing specialist David Sierakowski has signed up sporting greats Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Pavlich for a new business venture pitched at Western Australia's top board

Media companies have welcomed the collapse of the federal government's controversial package of reforms to ownership and regulation in the industry.

The federal government's plan for a public interest media advocate to oversee media mergers and press standards is on the brink of collapse after independent MP Andrew Wilkie ruled out backing Labo

Perth company PositionMEonline has announced its second acquisition this year, following its backdoor listing on the ASX through Reeltime Media in November 2012.

The federal opposition will support two of the government's bills to change media laws.

Seven West Media chief Don Voelte says proposed media law changes are a blunt attempt to impose federal government control over the free press.

Nearly 1,000 guests attended this week's announcement of WA Business News' 40under40 awards, with the winners coming from areas as diverse as real estate, medical research, food and mining. Click the headline above to see video highlights, including interviews with winners.

James Packer says politicians should curb their rhetoric on foreign workers during the federal election campaign, saying the current debate damages the nation's reputation abroad.

Journalist and author Debi Marshall is the latest wordsmith to be served a subpoena by the lawyers of billionaire Gina Rinehart.

Northern Star Resources boss Bill Beament has been named First Amongst Equals at WA Business News' 40under40 awards.See video at:

Some of Australia's top companies aren't using their social media sites effectively, according to a federal government-funded study.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says proposed media laws changes won't curtail the freedom of the press or allow governments to control the news.

The federal government will overhaul the way complaints against the press are handled and ensure there is no further reduction in media diversity.

ABC's local radio station in Perth, 720, has been knocked off the mantle as the No.1 breakfast radio station - beaten by Mix 94.5.

Besieged Network Ten has recruited the man behind the Seven Network's morning show sensations, to fight its way back in the ratings.

Seven Group Holdings has flagged a rise of up to 20 per cent in full year profit despite being cautious about current trading conditions.

The Australian Greens say the federal government is likely to run out of time to introduce major media reforms, including a large regulator for the sector, ahead of the election.

Ten Network Holdings shares are up in early trade as market players express hope that new management may improve the struggling free-to-air broadcaster's performance.

Television broadcaster Ten Network Holdings has received an $80 million cash advance from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Embattled media group Fairfax says gloomy conditions in the advertising market are still dragging on its revenues.

Seven West Media has posted a loss of $109.3 million for the first half of the financial year because of restructure costs and the lower value of its magazines.

The future of News Corp's Australian newspapers looks more uncertain as the company partly blamed them for an earnings downgrade and said how excited it was to be spinning them off.

Gina Rinehart may have fought in court to keep details of her finances private but now the life of Australia's richest woman is reportedly coming to television.

Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh has resigned as a director of Seven West Media following his appointment to the global miner's top job and relocation to London.

Perth-based online streaming entertainment provider Quickflix has again broadened its reach, signing a deal with LG Electronics to provide content through LG-branded televisions and Blu-ray players

Nine Entertainment has been saved from collapse with a Federal Court judge giving the final tick of approval to a $3.4 billion recapitalisation scheme.