When News Corp shares hit a low of $13.32 on August 9, the overall market capitalisation bottomed at $34.1 billion and the Murdoch family’s 12.65% stake was down below $4.5 billion.
Elisabeth Murdoch
Elisabeth Murdoch’s coffers swell by $214m. Thanks, dad
No wonder some shareholders in News Corp are horrified at the largesse and help being extended to family members by Rupert Murdoch.
Media briefs: Hun complaint … Liz Murdoch rejects board …
The Australian Press Council has upheld a complaint brought by dogged activists Save Albert Park against the Herald Sun’s reporting of the Australian Grand Prix. Media news from around the globe.
Media briefs: SMH, Age to ditch broadsheet? … Mother Murdoch defies News Ltd …
In today’s Media Briefs: Front Page of the Day … The Department of Corrections … The Age and 3AW buyout rejected … Mother Murdoch defies News Ltd stance on carbon tax …
Did News Corp shareholders pay a $77m Murdoch family tax bill?
So, the Murdoch interests have shelled out $77 million in a remarkable tax avoidance settlement with the ACT government and the Murdoch press is still yet to report a word of it.
The other Murdoch
A fascinating interview with Elisabeth Murdoch, the often forgotten daughter of Rupert and head of UK production company Shine. Murdoch talks Fox News, her political persuasions and what happens once Rupert’s gone.
Guy Rundle: Friday drive bys: Murdoch and hatchet jobs
Rundle on Romanians, Rupert Murdoch and hatchet jobs. No-one is safe.
Media briefs: Fennessy brothers jump ship
Crikey yesterday revealed that Elisabeth Murdoch had moved to set up her Shine production company in Australia by poaching the Australian heads of FremantleMedia.
Media briefs: Another Murdoch raid on Australian media
Beating News to The Punch… Fox bares its teeth over X-Men…
What would Sir Keith think about losing $4.4 billion on one deal?
What was once easily the biggest Australian company is now in danger of falling out of the top 10, writes Stephen Mayne.
100 years with Dame Elisabeth Murdoch
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch turns 100 on Sunday and Crikey thinks it’s apt to celebrate with a timeline of her life, writes Eleri Harris.
