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Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is shrinking – Facebook is now 60 times the size – yet its political clout still has Australia’s politicians entranced. When will its hold over politicians fade?
I’M NOT WAITING WITH SANDWICHES BY THE PHONE, BUT - Is Jones’ Long History of Playing Dirty Catching Up With Him?
Popular conservative radio host Alan Jones has announced his retirement from his market-leading breakfast program.
The announcement was made at 8:08 a.m. on May 12.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison called into the show to offer his congratulations saying, “You’ve always spoken your mind to everyone, including me, and we’ve had one or two disagreements, but you’ve always done the best for your country.”
Jones, 79, said he would retire at the “end of the month” from 2GB radio, which broadcasts into Sydney and Brisbane, following advice from his doctor that he needed to lessen his workload.
'Of course there are regrets': Alan Jones puts down the mic
Alan Jones may have had a controversial radio career, but he is grateful for every minute of it.
From commentariat: I was married briefly in the early 1970s. I didn't see the ex for over thirty years, but when we re-met and I found out that he listened to Alan Jones regularly, I knew that I had done the right thing in divorcing him
Alan Jones had countless fiery exchanges on his radio show. Here are six of his most notable stoushes
Alan Jones built a successful radio career on giving his uncensored opinion and launching aggressive verbal attacks. As he prepares to hang up his headphones, here is a look back on his biggest spats.
Analysis: Alan Jones: The grudge-bearing shock jock who could make or break politicians
Conservative radio king Alan Jones' influence over Australian politics and media is unparalleled, but whether he was a destructive or positive force depends on who you talk to, writes Peter Ryan.
Josh Frydenberg in isolation after coughing fit prompts coronavirus test
The Federal Treasurer is tested for COVID-19 after suffering a coughing fit while delivering an economic update in the House of Representatives chamber.
No country should be off limits of Magnitsky-style laws, activist says
Australia has been urged to ensure a proposed new sanctions regime would not allow diplomatic concerns to stand in the way of action against rogue officials in powerful countries such as China.
Public service told to prepare for return to workplaces as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Public service told to prepare for return to workplaces as COVID-19 restrictions ease
COLLUSION: China’s Incestuous Relationship with the WHO Might Be Worse Than We Originally Thought. “If what the intelligence agencies around the world believe is in fact true, China prevented the world from having four to six weeks to prepare for the spread of the virus. Leaders in each country could have done more to protect their citizens, and there would have been a greater likelihood the virus would be contained to China, if not Wuhan. China lied. The WHO took part in that, and now both need to be held accountable
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