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There were two Peter Rushtons, both priests. One was a paedophile, one was not. You can see where this is going ...

The Australian mistakenly accuses Chris Mitchell's relative of being a paedophile

There were two Peter Rushtons, both priests. One was a paedophile, one was not. You can see where this is going ...

Who would've thought a tired reality TV show reboot wouldn't excite viewers?

Glenn Dyer's TV Ratings

Who would've thought a tired reality TV show reboot wouldn't excite viewers?

Will this put the kibosh on any mooted media deals?

ACCC to consider media diversity in assessing mergers

Will this put the kibosh on any mooted media deals?

The Senate has notoriously strict policies against publicising what goes on when it is sitting. But the press gallery -- and a new senator -- are trying to change that.

Gallery, Hinch declare war on Senate photograph restrictions

The Senate has notoriously strict policies against publicising what goes on when it is sitting. But the press gallery -- and a new senator -- are trying to change that.

Finally, more sport on TV.

Glenn Dyer's TV Ratings

Finally, more sport on TV.

SBS is airing a video game tournament. But don't worry, it's a real sport.

E-sports comes to SBS

SBS is airing a video game tournament. But don't worry, it's a real sport.

Battle stations at the Miles Franklin as the Oz tells everyone who won a day early.

Oz spoils Miles Franklin winner reveal

Battle stations at the Miles Franklin as the Oz tells everyone who won a day early.

Margaret Simons has raised concerns for ABC staples like Radio National and Classic FM under Michelle Guthrie's tenure.

Sport and pop music? What it would mean for the ABC to reach 100% of Australians

Margaret Simons has raised concerns for ABC staples like Radio National and Classic FM under Michelle Guthrie's tenure.

Nine’s overall revenue was down 6.5%. Southern Cross said net profit rose 19%.

Nine dives, Southern Cross thrives

Nine’s overall revenue was down 6.5%. Southern Cross said net profit rose 19%.

The commercial networks scramble for quality, as usual.

Glenn Dyer's TV Ratings

The commercial networks scramble for quality, as usual.