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Emily Watkins — Reporter

Emily Watkins

Reporter

Emily covers all things "media" for Crikey and is based in Sydney. She has previously worked for the ABC's Media Watch and reported on courts, crocodiles and occasionally UFOs for the NT News.

'Vaccination is used as political opportunism': experts

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews fired off some tweets about the media playing into the "anti-vax playbook". We checked that with the experts.

Seven recruits Ten's BBL boss ... Studio 10 replacements ... Charlie Rose's comeback ...

Seven has poached Ten's BBL boss as it makes the first of its moves to solidify the cricket market for itself.

Ita joins Studio 10 exodus ... journalist's killer jailed for life ... Daily Tele's flashback ...

Ita Buttrose has announced she's leaving Studio 10, a show that's already suffered several desertions in the past year. And other media tidbits of the day.

More than 200,000 words published about Yassmin Abdel-Magied since last Anzac Day

Data analysis by writer Ketan Joshi has revealed the extent of the Australian media's obsession with Abdel-Magied.

Eddie's erectile dysfunction 'fake news' ... Mamamia deletes abortion article ... Google's strong result ...

Eddie Maguire has come out swinging against a fake online ad which claims he has created drug for erectile dysfunction with TV personality Dr Phil. And other media tidbits of the day.

Paparazzo's run-in with a shovel ... Spinner's unfair dismissal case settles ... Journo shot during broadcast ...

A controversial paparazzo who has previously been banned from flying with several carriers has allegedly had his car attacked by a family member of cricketer David Warner. And other media tidbits of the day.

Facebook downplays dominance as ACCC submissions are filed

Facebook is intent on denying it has a monopoly on the market. Is that going to fly with the competition regulator?

Ten wins in Rebel case ... Aldi's noice, different ad cleared ... FT cuts 'Sir' from letters ...

There's a good reason you haven't seen Rebel Wilson on networks other than Ten recently. Plus, other media tidbits from the day.

LGBTI community radio station embroiled in ugly member dispute

Joy 94.9, the LGBTI community radio station, is facing a member revolt after a call for signatures to spill the station's board. But executives are responding to accusations of bullying with their own.

Vale Darrell Eastlake ... the revolving door ... regulator investigates Russian TV ...

Colleagues have remembered the life and work of sports commentator Darrell Eastlake who has died, aged 75. And other media tidbits of the day.