The Sydney Morning Herald has today announced a content partnership with GIO Insurance to amplify the brand’s presence during the British & Irish Lions rugby tour in Australia, working with digital outdoor company QMS.  The new content partnership leverages QMS’ what they call "premium City of Sydney digital street furniture network" and The Sydney Morning Herald’s masthead sport content to specifically target rugby union audiences across Sydney during the keenly anticipated tour. Running from 7 July to 2 August, the six-match tour is one of rugby’s most prestigious global events, with a team drawn from the best players from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland playing here for the first time in 12 years. The Lions will play a series of matches against Australian teams, culminating in Test matches against the Wallabies. QMS has developed an innovative, dynamic content strategy using the City of Sydney premium digital street furniture network and The Syd

Nicky Briger, Are Media's General Manager, Luxury. Are Media’s long-running Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards return this year for their landmark 45th year, celebrating Australia’s culinary talent and experiences. This year the country’s longest-running restaurant awards are heading to Hobart for the first time, putting the spotlight on Tasmania’s hospitality scene and highlighting Gourmet Traveller’s role as a major voice in Australian food culture since 1980. Are Media has teamed up with main sponsor Lexus, with further sponsor support from Scanpan, Wedgwood, Porkstar, Tourism Tasmania and Petaluma Wines. On 18 August, more than 100 of Australia’s top chefs, restaurateurs and industry leaders will gather at Hobart’s most iconic heritage landmarks – the award-winning Henry Jones Art Hotel. Set in the striking IXL Atrium, the evening will feature a bespoke menu curated by Rodney Dunn, Co-Founder and Executive Chef of The Agrarian Kitchen, and the winner of the

The ABC has announced this morning that Julia Zemiro will host Crime Night! a comedy true-crime panel show where real-life cases are examined through the lens of criminology and comedy. Produced by Dreamchaser and Maverick Entertainment, the six-part series will see Zemiro alongside a panel of criminologists and comedians dissect famous cases. They will discover the science behind the crimes and use that same science to examine our own lives with "hilarious consequences", says the ABC. Zemiro said: “Excellent criminologists and brainy comedians? Check! One very engaged host? (That’s me!) Yes Check! “I am so excited to be back at the ABC steering a panel show about modern day criminology. This new team of writers and producers are a breath of fresh air to work with, as we delve into the science behind the crimes. The how, the what and the why. The curious, the serious and ultimately very human side of crime.” Rachel Millar, ABC Head of Entertainment, said: “Australia

As climate disasters intensify, the voices telling these stories—often freelancers—are finding it harder than ever to be heard. Environmental journalists like Sharada Balasubramanian in Coimbatore and Joyjeet Das in Kolkata know the urgency of their mission. But between shrinking newsroom budgets, paywalls, algorithm-choked newsfeeds, and readers hooked on distractions, they’re constantly up against a system that doesn’t always value their work. When Sharada began her journalism career over two decades ago the idea was clear and powerful: a story could reach policymakers, government officials and the public, and maybe even spark real change. But today, like many independent environmental reporters, she wonders where those stories really go. “Journalism has shifted from mass to niche media,” Sharada says. Much of the work is now hidden behind subscriptions, and for freelancers, this brings an ironic twist. Writers are asked to pitch to publications whose content they oft

Hindi news channel Bharat Express has appointed two senior journalists to boost its election coverage.   Mihir Ranjan has joined as Managing Editor and will lead the channel’s editorial strategy and news operations. He brings years of experience in TV journalism.  According to Adgully’s report, Veeresh Pandey has been named Roving Editor and will focus on ground reports and special stories during the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections.  CMD and Editor-in-Chief Upendrra Rai said the appointments show the channel’s commitment to strong and impactful journalism. Radheyshyan Rai continues as Group Managing Editor.

In an era where age often becomes a barrier to professional growth, Lakshmana Venkat Kuchi stands as a testament to the enduring value of experience and expertise in journalism. At 65, this veteran journalist not only continues to make significant contributions to the media landscape but has also taken on the role of editor at News24 online, proving that retirement is merely a new beginning. With a career spanning four decades, Kuchi's journey through journalism reads like a tour of prestigious media institutions. From PTI to The Hindu, and an impressive 18-year stint at Hindustan Times, his career has been marked by resilience and adaptability. "I got a lot busier after I retired," Kuchi reflects, highlighting a reality many journalists face in India - the necessity to remain professionally active even after formal retirement. What sets Kuchi apart is his versatility and willingness to embrace technological evolution in journalism. His experience ranges from traditional newsr