Yesterday, in a admirable attempt to provide some actual content over the silly season, Neil Mitchell stand-in Nick McCallum interviewed last-man-hanged Ronald Ryan’s fellow escapee Peter John Walker in the 3AW studios. In a bonefide scoop, Walker, who’d declined to be interviewed ever since his release, told McCallum that Ryan was innocent. But turns out McCallum’s was hung out to dry — half an hour McCallum confessed on air that they’ve since found out Walker was a fake.
Southern cross broadcasting
Carlton re-signed, Trioli replaced and other radio rantings
Fairfax re-signs Carlton to 2UE breakfast … ABC local radio raids SMH… again … Sydney radio ratings … Melbourne radio ratings.
MacMedia point man moved along following Southern Cross deal
They play it rough at Macquarie Bank, writes Glenn Dyer.
The PM’s Bennelong boo-boo
Prime Minister John Howard this morning refused to commit to serving out a full term as Member for Bennelong if the Coalition is defeated at the election – whenever that is.
John Laws breaches broadcasting standards yet again
I suppose congratulations are in order for Southern Cross Broadcasting, the soon-to-be-former owners of 2UE, after it escaped a pasting by the Australian Communications and Media Authority for John Laws’ breaches of broadcasting standards yet again.
Media briefs and TV ratings
“Besieged” Carlton isn’t going anywhere … New appointment to Nine’s light entertainment hot seat … When interns attack … Last night’s TV ratings.
1987 redux: Paying top dollar for media companies, Fairfax buys into radio
Everything old is new again. Southern Cross Broadcasting, Fairfax and Macquarie Media have announced that MMG will seek to acquire Southern Cross and then sell off its radio and production assets to Fairfax.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Crikey Says – 3 July, 2007
A tragedy for Australian democracy.
Media briefs and TV ratings
Rex Hunt on the nose … Will Endemol bid for Southern Cross? … The chequebook knows no borders, not even a jail cell … Last night’s TV ratings.
