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Topic: Consolidated Media Holdings
Did Sir Frank Packer have another son? <b>Bridget Griffen-Foley</b> updates the family story -- and documents the downfall of media dynasties -- in a new foreword to her Packer biography.

The Packers, a lost heir and the end of the media dynasties

Media

Apr 16, 2014

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Kerry Stokes' Seven group won't be allowed to bid for Consolidated Media Holdings. But it will reap half-a-billion dollars from News Limited instead.

Stokes backs News Ltd, cashes in on Cons Media

Companies

Oct 11, 2012

1

News Corporation has kicked off a day of big announcements with a doozy.

Murdoch, Packer, Stokes worlds collide in $1.97b News play

Companies

Jun 20, 2012

1

If you ever wondered how much the Packers made from winning the Super League war back in the 1990s, you need look no further than today’s $1.97 billion bid by News Ltd to take over Consolidated Media Holdings.

Murdochs win back pay-TV via ConsMedia, Packer and Stokes clean up

TV & Radio

Jun 20, 2012

Upstart television business Fetch TV has emerged as an over-the-top bidder for the TV rights to the AFL from 2012. Malaysian billionaire T. Ananda Krishnan could shake up the local television landscape.

A challenger emerges for make-or-break sports rights

Companies

Mar 19, 2010

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From Computershare to Macquarie, the time-honoured practice of dropping bad news when no-one is looking was on display again last Friday. So here's what you may have missed...

Corporates clear the ASX trash on Grand Final Eve

Markets

Sep 28, 2009

2

The announcement that Telstra must separate its retail and wholesale division -- including a sell-off of its 50% Foxtel stake -- should make Consolidated Media a prime takeover target. Let the media mogul battle begin.

How Telstra split opens up Foxtel ownership

Companies

Sep 15, 2009

The market is up 30, the Dow up 64, and the dollar up to 83.97c today. Consolidated Media Holdings is also up, after indicating it could be looking for shareholders.

Dollar, Dow, market all up

Morning Market Report

Sep 04, 2009

In a sneaky little move at the Australian Stock Exchange this morning, Kerry Stokes moved his Queen's bishop to attack.

Seven requests Consolidated Media interests info

Companies

Sep 04, 2009

For most of his life, Kerry Packer had a reputation for being a bit of a Midas when it came to investing. Shame his son James Packer didn't inherit the same touch.

James still stuck in Kerry’s shadow

Players

Aug 28, 2009

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If James Packer really doesn’t care to be a media owner these days, then he’ll use stalking Kerry Stokes to lever a big price for his pay-TV assets out of Rupert, writes <b>Stephen Mayne</b>.

Will Packer use Stokes to get Rupert’s cash?

Companies

Aug 27, 2009

James Packer appears to be in the middle of a personal and professional cleanout, sparked in part by the global financial crisis. He's flogged off his horses, boat and stake in Seek, the online classifieds company.

James Packer’s giant spring clean out

Players

Aug 27, 2009

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