Prasar Bharati has indefinitely extended the deadline for sourcing feature films and program proposals for its soon-to-be-launched OTT. The pubcaster invited applications from rights owner companies, partnership firms, proprietary firms and producers to source feature films and program proposals on license fee/royalty for its digital and linear platforms. Prasar Bharati is sourcing 50 feature films as per the requirement for the launch of the OTT platform and a weekly drop until the end of the current financial year. According to its official release, the last date for submitting both applications was October 20. In its recent release, Prasar Bharati stated, “In partial modification of Notice for Inviting Feature Film Proposals (NIFFP) for sourcing of already produced Feature Films on License Fee/Royalty by Prasar Bharati for its Digital and Linear platforms dated 24 September 2024, Last date for application is extended indefinitely until further orders or opening a permanent wi

Nominations are now open for the Australian Cyber Awards 2025, an event that celebrates the top professionals and organisations advancing the cybersecurity field in Australia.  Presented by Cyber Daily, the awards will mark their third year with a black-tie gala on April 29, 2025, at Ilumina in Sydney, bringing together leaders in the cybersecurity industry. The awards recognise excellence across the sector, from government and defence to retail, technology, and critical infrastructure. Categories include "CISO of the Year," "Cyber Security Rising Star," "Female Cyber Security Leader of the Year," and "Indigenous Cyber Security Leader of the Year." Reflecting on the awards’ focus, organisers explained that the program aims to highlight the people and organisations shaping the cyber supply chain rather than focusing solely on products and platforms.  This year’s event provides a chance for the cybersecurity community to gain national recognition for their contributions to p

Imposing a pan-India ban on instant ‘bulldozer justice’, Supreme Court Wednesday said demolition of a citizen’s house merely because he is an accused or a convict, that too without following the due process as prescribed by law, will be “totally unconstitutional”. While the judgement needs to be lauded for putting an end to the barbaric approach adopted by authorities to intimidate alleged criminals or those on the wrong side of the law, Opposition, as well as victims’ associations, have claimed that the apex court could have stepped in earlier and prevented the demolition of hundreds of homes illegally in UP and MP, both ruled by the BJP and alliance partners. The apex laid down a lengthy process for razing illegal structures and ruled that a state can’t breach a family’s right to shelter by demolishing their house because a member is accused of a heinous crime, reported Amit Anand Choudhary and Dhananjay Mahapatra for The Times of India. A bench of Justices B R

Yoni Bashan of The Australian has been awarded the 2024 Sir Keith Murdoch Journalist of the Year at News Corp Australia's 20th annual News Awards.  The prestigious honour was presented by News Corp chair Lachlan Murdoch, recognising Bashan’s exceptional reporting on the October 7 attacks in Israel, according to a media release from the organisation. Murdoch praised Bashan for his determination, recounting how Bashan immediately sought to report from Israel, arriving on the ground by October 10—becoming the first Australian journalist to visit Gaza after the attacks. "He did not shy from danger—he ran toward it, bearing witness to trauma and demonstrating the courage and impartiality that true journalism demands," Murdoch said. The Sir Keith Murdoch Journalist of the Year award honours exceptional journalism, leadership, courage, and a commitment to truth. Named after Sir Keith Murdoch, the founder of News and grandfather of Lachlan Murdoch, the award this year celebrates Ba

Ray Hadley’s record-breaking reign as Sydney’s top radio host has come to an end. In the seventh GfK Survey for the year, his penultimate at 2GB, the veteran broadcaster dropped to third place in the morning slot with an 11.1 per cent audience share, down from 12.3 per cent, SMH reported. This marks his first ratings loss since 2004, ending a remarkable 160-survey streak. Hadley’s departure from the station is set for December, and this latest drop reflects a broader decline at 2GB, which also saw its overall audience share fall to 9.8 per cent—its lowest in over 20 years. The station was overtaken by WFSM, KIIS, and SmoothFM, with Ben Fordham remaining in second behind KIIS’ Kyle and Jackie O. In Melbourne, The Kyle and Jackie O Show continued to struggle, slipping to a 5.1 per cent share in the breakfast timeslot. In contrast, ABC Radio performed well, increasing its share in both Sydney (7.5 per cent) and Melbourne (6.1 per cent). 3AW remained the top station in Melbo

Channel 7’s award-winning journalist Sharnelle Vella and former AFL star Bob Murphy are the new hosts of ABC Radio Melbourne's Breakfast show, replacing Sammy J after his five-year tenure, an ABC press release stated.  Vella, a popular reporter and state political correspondent at Channel 7, brings extensive experience in covering major court cases and state politics. Murphy, a Western Bulldogs legend with 312 AFL games under his belt, has previously hosted a show on 1116 SEN and contributed to The Age and ABC Radio. Both hosts expressed excitement about joining ABC Radio Melbourne. While Vella looks forward to advocating for Victorians while having fun with listeners, Murphy recalls childhood memories of ABC Breakfast as the soundtrack of his family life and is eager to bring a fresh style to the program. ABC Radio Melbourne Acting Manager Shelley Hadfield praised the new duo, highlighting their relatable personalities and unique perspectives. She noted Vella’s deep understa

The Science Journalists Association of Australia has partnered with the University of Queensland Institute for Molecular Bioscience to set up a “first of its kind” paid residency program that SJAA president Jackson Ryan believes will lead to “cross-pollination” of ideas between science journalists and scientists. “The science journalists will work on an independent project of their choosing. But also they'll be very close to the scientists there. They'll be in the same rooms as the scientists.  “It's about giving the opportunity to a science journalist, but also to scientists to be sharing ideas, upskilling and trying to work out what the gaps are for both of our professions.” Ryan believes the aim of the journalist in-residency program is to try and support the ecosystem of science journalism, admitting there are few opportunities for full-time science journalism work.  “There are very few science journalists working full time. We probably have about 20 a