Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra legislator known for his close ties to Bollywood, particularly with Salman Khan, was shot to death by three assailants on Oct 12. According to Ahmed Ali and Mateen Hafiz from Times of India, the Mumbai police have linked the murder to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, infamous for their involvement in organised crime. The Indian Express' Sagar Rajput, Mohamed Thaver further revealed that the Bishnoi gang has allegedly orchestrated this as a contract killing, drawing suspicions due to Baba’s political connections and previous disputes. But why target Siddique? As The Hindu’s Abhinay Deshpande reported, the Bishnoi gang, led by Lawrence Bishnoi, operates on principles tied to "cultural grievances" and criminal leverage. Siddique’s closeness with Salman Khan could be a critical point. Bishnoi holds a long-standing grudge against the actor for his alleged involvement in a blackbuck hunting case dating back to 1998, a sacred animal to the

  Alice Ellis has been promoted to national editor-in-chief of Time Out, where she will oversee the brand's operations in Sydney, Melbourne, and across Australia, she announced on LinkedIn.  Ellis joined Time Out in November 2022 as the editor of the Sydney edition and has played a key role in shaping the brand’s local content strategy. Before Time Out, Ellis was head of communications at Fitness Playground and held senior marketing roles at NRL Touch Football.  She also brings extensive editorial experience from her time at Women's Health magazine, where she worked as a senior features writer and deputy editor, leading initiatives in women’s sports and fitness. Her editorial experience also includes various positions at Weight Watchers Magazine and Starwood Privilege magazine.  

Freelancers Kylie Stevenson, Caroline Graham, and Matilda Colling have taken top honours at the MEAA’s 2024 NT Media Awards for their investigative series 'NT Schools in Crisis,' published in The Australian and The Weekend Australian, Mediaweek reported.  Their in-depth reporting on the Northern Territory's school system led to a $1 billion funding boost for education and earned them the title of 'NT Journalists of the Year'. The team also won awards for Best Feature Writing, Best Online Coverage, Indigenous Affairs Reporting, and the Pete Davies Memorial Campaigning Journalism Award. Photographer Rebecca Parker was recognised in the Visual Storytelling category. Other notable winners included Christopher Walsh of NT Independent for Best News Coverage and Lillian Rangiah of ABC, who took home Best Sports Journalism and the Best Young Journalist award. Here’s the full list of winners:  Best News Coverage Text: Christopher Walsh (NT Independent) for “Shares Scandal: The

7NEWS Brisbane has announced that Sarah Greenhalgh will join Max Futcher as co-anchor of the 6:00 PM weekday bulletin starting October 21, according to an official media release.  Mediaweek reported that Greenhalgh will replace Sharyn Ghidella, who was sacked earlier this year and has since joined 10 Brisbane. Greenhalgh, a Brisbane native, returns to the Mount Coot-tha studios after five years as a foreign correspondent and investigative reporter. "Sharing people’s stories remains my greatest passion," she said, excited to work alongside Futcher. Futcher shared his enthusiasm, adding, “I can’t wait for our viewers to get to know Sarah as we share the news that matters to them.” Greenhalgh’s career includes accolades like Walkley and Kennedy Award nominations and a TV WEEK Logie nomination for her coverage of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes in 2023.  

After 26 years as the host of Drive, Richard Glover has announced his departure from ABC Radio Sydney, as reported by Radio Today. Reflecting on his tenure, Glover said, “It’s one of the best jobs in Australian journalism, and I feel I’ve hogged it for long enough.” While Glover hinted at future projects with the ABC, he plans to shift focus to writing books, continuing his Sydney Morning Herald column, and addressing personal goals like his knee issues. Glover, who started at ABC Radio Sydney in 1996 and took over Drive two years later, has interviewed notable figures such as Bill Bryson, Julie Andrews, and David Attenborough. He also broke the Guinness World Record for the longest radio interview in 2011. ABC Managing Director David Anderson hailed him as a “once-in-a-generation broadcaster” and thanked him for his lasting contributions. Glover’s final Drive show will air on November 29, featuring a special Thank God It’s Friday segment with comedians Tommy Dean

The Australian has released a second season of the investigative podcast Bronwyn, created by award-winning journalist Hedley Thomas. This season delves into the mysterious disappearance of Bronwyn Winfield, a devoted mother who vanished in 1993 from a surf town in New South Wales, a News Corp press release stated.. Season two introduces new evidence and dramatic twists in the 31-year-old case, with Thomas guiding listeners through the investigation to uncover what happened to Bronwyn. editor-in-chief Michelle Gunn stated, “Bronwyn has captivated audiences globally, achieving 3.9 million downloads this week. In this new season, Hedley and our team of award-winning journalists will explore every angle with world-class reporting and storytelling.” Hedley Thomas, the podcast host, emphasized that each episode uncovers more layers of the alleged murder mystery, revealing new evidence and interviewing previously silent witnesses. He remains hopeful that this season will significantl

Ray Lougheed, beloved announcer at 3YB FM Warrnambool, is retiring after 37 years of hosting the Down Memory Lane show, which airs Sundays from 9 PM to midnight radio info reported. His final broadcast will be on October 13. Down Memory Lane began 40 years ago, with Ray taking over three years later. He has spent over six decades in the radio industry, starting his career in 1962 at 3KZ as a turntable operator. Ray moved to Warrnambool in 1981, working in the Ambulance Service before casually announcing at 3YB in 1982. He expanded Down Memory Lane from one hour to its current three-hour format. Reflecting on his career, he noted the strong community connection fostered through listener interactions, including sending “cheerios” to fans. He also thanked Steve Welsh, a longtime contributor to the program. For his final show, Ray plans to play a collection of his favorite tracks from the 60s and 70s, along with classic Frank Sinatra.