Articles from April, 2008

Oh Brother, another new low for BB

Up until now, it’s been just another one of those annoying BB rumours doing the rounds.
Unfortunately our worst fears have been confirmed tonight, in what is undoubtedly Big Brother’sRead on >>

Big Brother,Television Programmes,Uncategorised April 30th 2008 — 9:09 pm

McKenney is safe to stay at Seven

The Seven Network has put its support behind Todd McKenney following the events of last week which saw the 42-year-old charged with drug possession.
A spokesperson for Seven said that… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television April 29th 2008 — 10:03 pm

Another network? We’ll look into it…

The Australian is reporting that the Federal government may consider licencing a fourth commercial television network after the shutdown of analogue transmission in 2013.
Speaking at an ABN Amro communication… Read on >>

Digital Television,Industry,Television April 29th 2008 — 9:32 pm

Chasers let off following APEC prank

The Chaser comedy troupe has escaped criminal stemming from last year’s APEC-related prank, with the NSW Department of Public Prosecutions dropping their charges against two members of the troupe and… Read on >>

Television Programmes April 28th 2008 — 5:34 pm

Business as usual for breakfast – ARN

Despite reports this weekend that Todd McKenney is facing drugs possession charges after being found unconscious in a Sydney park on Friday afternoon, the 42-year-old will front up for his… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Radio April 27th 2008 — 10:54 pm

Big Brother contestant evicts himself

A contestant from the new series of Network Ten‘s Big Brother has quit on the eve of its debut.
The male contestant, believed to be from Adelaide, has withdrawn from… Read on >>

Big Brother,Television Programmes April 27th 2008 — 2:24 am

Seven star reportedly on drugs charges

Todd McKenney, one of the judges on the Seven Network‘s Dancing With The Stars and breakfast presenter on Sydney radio Mix 106.5, is reported to be on drugs charges after… Read on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Television April 27th 2008 — 1:06 am

The Bulletin set to rise from the ashes

An ambitious investor looks set to revive The Bulletin, after the 128-year-old ACP publication closed down in January following a decline in readership and ongoing financial issues.
Peter Hall, founder… Read on >>

Print April 26th 2008 — 10:14 am

Sydney FM stations won’t give Rick up easily

In a rare inter-station link-up not seen since the Charles and Diana wedding, Sydney’s Music Diretors have conspired to play the same song at the same time.
2Day FM, Triple… Read on >>

Radio April 24th 2008 — 8:43 am

Mixed fortunes for the start of Austar’s 2008

Austar have reported a mixed fortune for their first financial report of the calendar year with profit up, but growth and disconnections moving downward.
Attributed to the changing economic climate, … Read on >>

Subscription Television April 23rd 2008 — 9:03 pm

Stokes loses WAN seat bid

Kerry Stokes has failed in his attempt to gain two seats on the board of Perth based newspaper publisher West Australian Newspapers after shareholders voted today against his proposal to… Read on >>

Industry,Print April 23rd 2008 — 8:52 pm

Ten traffic reporter lasered

Channel 10 traffic reporter Vic Larusso has tonight become the latest victim of a laser attack – his right eye hit by a high-powered green beam as his helicopter returned… Read on >>

Television April 23rd 2008 — 7:41 pm

Fury over ABC plan to delay ‘live’ dawn service broadcast

The ABC has outraged Diggers after threatening to block Anzac Day broadcasts unless all channels agree to delay “live” coverage of the Gallipoli Dawn Service by 30 minutes.
With echoes… Read on >>

Television April 23rd 2008 — 6:14 am

Leckie on the improve

Channel Seven chief executive David Leckie has awoken from his medically-induced coma and is no longer in a serious condition.
A hospital spokesman said Mr Leckie is now breathing on… Read on >>

Television April 22nd 2008 — 3:58 pm

Hall of Fame honour for Clarke

TV Week Logie Awards Press Release:
TV WEEK announced today that legendary satirist John Clarke will be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame at the landmark 50th Annual TVRead on >>

Celebrities / Personalities,Industry,Television,Television Programmes April 21st 2008 — 4:11 pm