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Nine Entertainment is expected to sever ties with the Today show host but is yet to make details of the separation publicKarl Stefanovic won’t appear on his scheduled Friday afternoon radio show with Eddie McGuire after widespread criticism of his podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson.Stefanovic only recently signed the deal with ARN Media to co-host The Long Weekend nationally on Gold FM, but the threat of an advertising boycott has led to the contract being reviewed, Guardian Australia understands. Continue reading...

• New research suggests that plasma from distant stars may interfere with and transform radio signals sent by alien civilizations. • This phenomenon could cause signals to be distorted or altered, leading scientists on Earth to overlook prime evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. • The study highlights a critical gap in current SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) methods, which may be searching for the wrong signal patterns.

• The BBC has announced a series of significant cost-cutting measures targeting Breakfast and Radio 4 as part of a broader plan to save £160 million. • These budget reductions are designed to streamline operations and reduce spending across the broadcaster's key programming and radio services. • The move has drawn sharp criticism from Equity, the entertainment and performing arts trade union, which expressed concern over the impact on staff and production.

• Tina Daheley is leaving the Radio 2 breakfast show, with her departure coming just before Sara Cox takes over in July. • Sara Cox is set to start hosting the show in July, replacing the current temporary host Gary Davies. • Gary Davies has been covering the breakfast show since March, following the exit of the previous host.

• Broadcaster Tina Daheley is leaving the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show after seven years on the program. • Daheley originally joined the station in 2019 to cover Zoe Ball's breakfast stint, eventually becoming a mainstay of the morning slot. • Her departure marks a transition period for the show as it prepares for the debut of presenter Sara Cox.

ARN Media settlement of dispute with sacked radio host includes $12.09m cash payment and $1.5m worth of advertisingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKyle Sandilands has settled his dispute with ARN Media for a $12m cash payout and a promise it will help him launch a new media venture.The money is a fraction of the $85m the former radio host had been seeking after his abrupt sacking from the network in February, but avoids what threatened to be a costly and potentially damaging trial in the federal court. Continue reading...

But overall interest in news has increased, particularly among women and young people, 2026 Digital News Report findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereThe majority of Australian adults under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, according to the 2026 Digital News Report which tracks the changing habits of news consumers.However, overall interest in news has increased, in particular among women and young people, after years of decline. Since 2024, the interest of 18 to 24-year-olds in news has risen sharply (+12) to 47%. Continue reading...