News corps


Murdoch’s BSkyB bid fails, is Austar next?

With News Corp’s BSkyB bid abandoned ahead of what would have been a unanimous vote in the UK Parliament, Rupert Murdoch is clearly vulnerable.

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.

Murdoch empire shaken by global financial crisis

A decision is expected tonight our time on whether Rupert Murdoch’s 38% associate, BSkyB, will have to sell its 17.9% blocking stake in US terrestrial commercial TV group, ITV, writes Glenn Dyer.