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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.

Veteran journalist John Hamilton has been remembered as a deeply-admired writer by colleagues, having died after a long illness.

Vale John Hamilton ... exclusive watch ... the revolving door ...

Veteran journalist John Hamilton has been remembered as a deeply-admired writer by colleagues, having died after a long illness.

Defamation payout might sideline The Spectator for good

Media analyst Steve Allen said the payout could be the end of the magazine in Australia.

Nine has announced Georgie Gardner will replace Lisa Wilkinson as Today co-host from next year.

Wake up with Georgie ... Bauer cuts more mags ... The Parly Nine ...

Nine has announced Georgie Gardner will replace Lisa Wilkinson as Today co-host from next year.

60 Minutes is fighting a defamation case brought after a 2014 story in which they claimed a woman was tricked into a forced marriage.

60 Minutes defends forced marriage claim ... criminal trial for US journo ... Charlie Rose gone ...

60 Minutes is fighting a defamation case brought after a 2014 story in which they claimed a woman was tricked into a forced marriage.

Studio 10 EP sacked ... car crash photo breaches press standards ... Murder Uncovered killed off ...

Ten's Studio 10 executive producer Rob McKnight has been booted by the network, telling colleagues in an email he wouldn't "spin a BS line that I resigned".

Why does the Australian media love Amazon?

The Australian media has been buying into the Amazon love-in as it prepares to launch here, and it's not just the usual suspects.

Seven's 'streamlining' hits home at Better Homes and Border Security

The Seven Network has started slashing jobs as part of an attempt to cut $55 million in costs by the end of the financial year.

Fairfax's metropolitan daily newspapers have launched their new-look designs today, with cleaner designs for <em>The Sydney Morning Herald</eM> and <em>The Age</em>.

New-look Fairfax ... finding the next Wilkinson ... 'Love-bait relationship' ...

Fairfax's metropolitan daily newspapers have launched their new-look designs today, with cleaner designs for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

The ABC's Tasmanian newsreader Peter Gee is recovering in hospital after a nasty bicycle crash. He won't be back on air until next year.

ABC news anchor's lucky escape ... Theroux film 'exploitative' ... Canberra farewells Andrew Meares ...

The ABC's Tasmanian newsreader Peter Gee is recovering in hospital after a nasty bicycle crash. He won't be back on air until next year.

Don't blame the Daily Telegraph for a predictable array of front pages

The Daily Telegraph has been panned for its front page coverage of the same sex marriage 'yes' vote. But why?