Rupert Murdoch
Bolt’s ultimatum: I’ll quit if James Murdoch wins succession battle
The high-profile conservative columnist says he’ll walk if James Murdoch takes over News Corp.
- by Calum Jaspan
Latest
Opinion
Inheritance
How to ruin a family with one quick court case
As Rupert Murdoch attempts to set his legacy using his family trust, thousands of Australians are following suit. So, who gets to keep what – and why does it matter?
- by Jenna Price
Lachlan Murdoch hosts Albanese, Dutton, billionaires amid real-life succession drama
The chair of News Corp and Fox Corp hosted an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Australian on behalf of his 93-year-old father, Rupert Murdoch.
- by Calum Jaspan and James Massola
Opinion
Media & marketing
Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to rule from the grave is stranger than fiction
Through the decades, the media billionaire has been no stranger to taking risks – but this latest roll of the succession dice is next level.
- by Elizabeth Knight
The ‘secret battle’ over the future of the Murdoch empire
Rupert Murdoch is locked in a legal battle against three of his children over the family’s media empire, according to a sealed court document obtained by The New York Times.
- by Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler
Magazine’s planned profile of star conservative columnist put on ice
The Monthly has had a rethink, which is a shame.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Analysis
Media & marketing
Tucker Carlson seems to be having the time of his life at the Republican convention
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson didn’t want to attend the convention at first. Now he seems to be everywhere.
- by Ben Terris and Jeremy Barr
Print newspapers have 15 years left, at best, says Rupert Murdoch
A documentary commemorating the 60th anniversary of The Australian, the favourite paper of the media mogul, was lucky to go to air after Sky News Australia was hit by technical difficulties.
- by Calum Jaspan
Rupert Murdoch misses the big 60th bash but still makes his mark
The media mogul, his lieutenants and critics contemplate The Australian’s impact on the nation ahead of its diamond anniversary.
- by Calum Jaspan
Updated
UK politics
‘A new chapter’: Labour forecast for record-breaking win as polls open in UK election
Rupert Murdoch’s The Sun newspaper has endorsed the opposition Labour Party rather than Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives.
- by Rob Harris
Sky’s exclusive Rupert Murdoch interview suffers a confusing fate
Was footage of the Murdoch family patriarch lost on the cutting-room floor?
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook