Laura Tingle's rant: 'We are a racist country' | 'A slimebag': Downfall of an old-school, 'hands-on' news boss

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‘IT’S VERY DEPRESSING’ Laura Tingle’s rant: ‘We are a racist country’ One of the ABC’s most senior reporters has launched an extraordinary attack on Australia, also accusing Peter Dutton of encouraging abuse towards migrants. LISTEN SOPHIE ELSWORTH INSIDE STORY ‘A slimebag’: Downfall of an old school, ‘hands-on’ news boss For the young women in Nine’s newsroom, the uninvited overtures were simply the beginning. Darren Wick had the power to make or break a career — and he did so ruthlessly. By JAMES MADDEN, SOPHIE ELSWORTH EXCLUSIVE Twelve women, NDAs and CEO in crisis over Wick’s Nine lives More than a dozen former and current Nine TV journalists have alleged misconduct by Darren Wick, with multiple non-disclosure agreements signed by staff over interactions they had with the former news boss. By JAMES MADDEN, SOPHIE ELSWORTH COMMENTARY Nine battered by storm of its own making The crisis currently engulfing Nine is a disaster of the media company’s own making. And there is no quick fix. By JAMES MADDEN MEDIA DIARY Guardian journo delivers nuclear-sized spray Political reporter Amy Remeikis raised the temperature with her display at an ‘expert’ panel featuring much anti-Dutton and anti-Coalition content. By JAMES MADDEN, SOPHIE ELSWORTH NEWS OVERHAUL Ignore the ratings, says Seven news boss Seven’s newly-appointed TV news boss Anthony De Ceglie has urged staff to stop focusing on winning the ratings war against rival network Nine in his first address to all staff. By SOPHIE ELSWORTH SENATE ESTIMATES ABC boss to be grilled on Israel war coverage The taxpayer-funded broadcaster will come under scrutiny at estimates this week, including over comments made by chair Kim Williams’ calling for impartiality by employees. By SOPHIE ELSWORTH MEDIA Leader of the Queensland pack, Peter Morley, dies aged 77 Peter Morley’s first choice for a career wasn’t the one he pursued with fairness, integrity and a fierce competitiveness for almost half a century. By DAVID MURRAY EXCLUSIVE M&C Saatchi’s chief charts integrated path M&C Saatchi’s new global chief executive Zaid Al-Qassab speaks exclusively to The Growth Agenda about how greater integration is the key for unlocking growth for businesses. By DANIELLE LONG EXCLUSIVE Destination Dubai is successful new focus A change in strategy to position Dubai as a travel destination is driving a surge in visitors to the United Arab Emirates city. By DANIELLE LONG OPINION Reinventing creativity: think long term and put the focus on community In the rush for short-term gains, have brands forgotten the power of creativity? Leo Burnett’s Clare Pickens explores how prioritising community-centric strategies can create long-term growth. By CLARE PICKENS EXCLUSIVE Advertising guns launch office offering ‘end to end’ strategy and creativity Cam Blackley and Em Taylor have launched a business centred around combining strategy and creativity to solve client problems. By DANIELLE LONG   NEWSLETTERS TODAY'S PAPER MIND GAMES THE AUSTRALIAN PLUS   Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Australian, GPO Box 4245, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Australia.