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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nine news boss steps down after saying she was going to get 'drunk' at the Logies before firing off wild 'inappropriate' X-rated message about Jimmy Barnes
A Channel Nine boss has taken personal leave after coming under fire for her 'inappropriate' social media posts at the Logie Awards last weekend. A Current Affair's executive producer Amy McCarthy left many scratching their heads after posting several questionable comments to Facebook at the annual event. On Monday, staff at ACA were informed that McCarthy had made the decision to take time off work, The Australian reported. In one questionable post, McCarthy told her followers she had just arrived at the Logie Awards and 'could get drunk now'. 'I can get drunk now. You thought you'd been spammed before!! Standby!' she said. McCarthy later added: 'Luckily my phone died before any evidence could be recorded.' On Monday, staff at the news program were informed that McCarthy has made the decision to take time off work after firing off an 'inappropriate' X-rated message about Jimmy Barnes She also uploaded an image of Jimmy Barnes performing at the awards ceremony along with a suggestive comment, writing: 'deserves a spot on the grid! #wouldstilldohim'. One Channel Nine insider told The Australian, McCarthy's comments have sparked outrage and are 'out of step with Nine's drawn-out cultural review'. 'Imagine if a male news boss had made comments like that about a female singer like Delta Goodrem — it's totally inappropriate,' they said. It comes just months after Channel Nine reportedly cracked down on staffers after dropping the axe on Today presenter Alex Cullen. Cullen, 44, lost his job at the station in January after accepting $50,000 from Block bidder Adrian 'Mr Lambo' Portelli. The network followed the shocking news with a reminder to all employees about their 'professional obligations'. Nine's director of news and current affairs, Fiona Dear, sent the message via email to all staff. In the note to staff, which was sighted by Daily Mail Australia, the network boss wanted to remind 'broadcast journalists and on-air talent' that their conduct was 'vital' to maintaining trust with the viewing public. 'Accordingly, we acknowledge that commercial arrangements, sponsorships and endorsements exist at most media companies, including Nine,' Dear said in the email. 'In line with our professional obligations, as well as Nine's legal and regulatory obligations, these arrangements are permitted in certain circumstances, provided the appropriate disclosure occurs and that they are conducted in accordance with Nine's policies and procedures.' Dear also wrote that all staffers were obliged to conduct themselves along professional and ethical guidelines as set out by the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice, and Nine's Social Media Guidelines and Gift Policy. 'All Nine Group employees are required to adhere to these policies and remain up to date with any developments,' she wrote. Dear also added: 'And of course, the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics, which applies to journalist members of the MEAA, also serves as a useful reminder of the professional standards for which journalists strive.'
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
How ACA nearly derailed Netflix star's trial
A Territory judge has savaged a national television program for airing 'unfair' coverage on the eve of the trial of reality star Outback Wrangler Matt Wright. The Aussie reality television star has pleaded not guilty to three allegations of attempting to pervert the course of justice, following the chopper crash death of his mate and co-star Chris 'Willow' Wilson three years ago. It took two hours for a jury pool of 107 Territorians to be whittled down into the final team of 12 jurors and two reservists on Tuesday. However overnight that careful selection process was put in jeopardy following the episode by A Current Affair. The segment was broadcast on A Current Affair. Credit: Supplied On Wednesday Justice Alan Blow ripped into the Channel Nine segment which he said threatened to 'abort' the high-profile celebrity trial. 'It was a piece of journalism that was aimed to suggest that Mr Wright is guilty of something — and that's not what TV journalists should be doing,' Justice Blow said. 'It's very important that Mr Wright gets a fair trial and watching that program could interfere with his right to a fair trial.' Justice Blow told the 12-person jury and two reservists that the program published a 'stale' witness list and a photo from the fatal helicopter crash site. 'This isn't a case about why the helicopter crashed,' he told the jury. 'It's not suggested that Mr Wright was responsible, in any way, for the crashing of the helicopter. 'If you watched the program, you might get the impression that he was responsible, and that he was guilty of something and that he's headed to jail for it. 'It was quite unfair and it created a danger of this trial having to be aborted.' Outback Wrangler Matt Wright and his wife Kaia Wright approaching the Supreme Court in Darwin. NewsWire/Pema Tamang Pakhrin Credit: News Corp Australia Only one juror out of the 14 members said he had watched the segment. Under questioning from Justice Blow, the juror said he would be able to remain impartial, and had not discussed the ACA show with any of his fellow jurors. Justice Blow then warned the remaining 13 Territorians to not try and access the program played on Tuesday night. 'It's an excellent example of what I told you not to do yesterday,' he said. 'Please don't try to find out about that program.' Both prosecutor Jason Gullaci and Defence senior counsel David Edwardson said they were comfortable with the current jury continuing. The trial continues.
Perth Now
08-07-2025
- Perth Now
‘Tornado' of trash plagues suburb
Fed-up homeowners are calling for their local council to deal with a mountain of illegally dumped rubbish in a Melbourne neighbourhood. A vacant lot in Craigieburn, north of Melbourne, has steadily piled up with rubbish for months, with one local resident describing a 'tornado' of waste being blown around daily. A Current Affair spoke to the dump's neighbour Alexandra, who said 'every single day' she sees a new pile of rubbish. 'It's gotten to the point of squalor,' she told the program. She said that the dump started with tyres and mattresses, but now it keeps piling up and she fears it will soon grow to reach her fence. Another local, Angela, told the program the dump gets worse when it is windy. 'A lot of the times when we've got high winds, a lot of the rubbish ends up on our nature strips and footpaths and it becomes quite dangerous,' Angela said. The site has become a health hazard with chemicals and pet waste also being dumped at the site. Locals say the rubbish tip keeps getting bigger. Nine (ACA) Credit: Supplied Alexandra told the program she had contacted the local council repeatedly, but received no follow up. She is calling for fencing and surveillance cameras to be installed to stop and catch any offenders. 'Please come and clean the rubbish. It's really getting to getting to us all and we need something done. It's disgusting and it's disappointing,' she said. Homeowner Alexandra said she had contacted the council repeatedly. Nine (ACA) Credit: Supplied The program spoke to the Deputy Mayor of the Hume Council Naim Kurt, who said the situation was 'not good enough'. 'That's why I've spoken to officers today and I want them to be getting on top of it. 'So we're going to be prioritising this.' Hume City Council has been contacted for comment.
Perth Now
02-07-2025
- Perth Now
‘Appease you': Slain mum's family bombshell
The family of a woman killed by her violent partner in an act of gender-based violence has dropped a bombshell on a special forum hosted by A Current Affair - claiming prosecutors only brought them along to 'appease' them. Lee Little, the father of slain Victorian woman Alicia Little, was one of the headline guests on the special public forum hosted by the Channel 9 program on Wednesday night. The rare and critical gathering allowed victims of gender-based violence to come face-to-face with key figures in policy, law enforcement and the judiciary on a special hour-long edition of the news program. Mr Little was joined by Alicia's son Bronson and daughter-in-law Lauren where the family said nothing was being done about violence in the community. 'It just, it breaks my heart to see this happening every day,' Ms Little said to the forum. Charles McKenzie Ross Evans, Ms Little's former partner, was jailed for four years after violently running her down at a home in Kyneton in December 2017. Lee Little and Bronson Little spoke about their experience of losing Alicia, claiming the DPP only brought them along to one meeting to 'appease' them. A Current Affair/ Nine Credit: Supplied Evans was initially charged with murder over Ms Little's death, which occurred after she attempted to leave the violent relationship. He eventually pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death and failing to render assistance after his charges were downgraded. Evans was jailed for four years for Ms Little's death but was released on parole in 2020, moving to NSW. Bronson Little voiced his anger at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and how they could not help defend his sister, claiming the family had a shocking encounter with the body. 'They sat my family in a room for 45 minutes and listened to our questions, and at the end of it they said to us, we only brought you here to appease you,' he said. 'To be perfectly honest, the system failed us. 'The system failed my family.' David Heilpern, a former magistrate who sat on the panel, said he has bailed men who have gone on to kill. Mr Heilpern said the system 'needs to change'. 'We actually need a holistic change to ensure that victims of violence take pride of place in the criminal justice system, rather than just being a another case.' Former magistrate David Heilpern said the system needs to change. A Current Affair/ Nine Credit: Supplied At least 36 Australian women have been killed in 2025 so far, according to Australian Femicide Watch. Sue and Lloyd Clarke, the parents of Hannah Clarke - who was murdered by alongside her three children by her estranged husband Rowan Baxter - said that it continue to get harder grieving their family's loss. Sue and Lloyd Clarke, parents of Hannah Clarke, told the forum about their family's experience. A Current Affair/ Nine Credit: Supplied 'I think you miss them more for a while. 'You're in shock and you can explain away that you know they're away or something. 'But it gets harder,' Ms Clarke said. Domestic Violence helplines
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Channel Nine confirms veteran will make a sensational return to TV after quitting radio gig
Channel Nine has confirmed Deborah Knight will be stepping away from her role on 2GB's Money News and returning to a full-time television role at the network. The seasoned journalist is set to take on the role of presenter for the national 9News Morning bulletin at 11:30am each weekday from July 21. The 52-year-old will also present 9News Afternoon each weekday in Sydney and will continue to host A Current Affair on Saturday night. 'I'm incredibly excited to be stepping back into a full-time television role with 9News and Current Affairs,' Deb said. 'It's a fantastic opportunity to be part of the daily news cycle and connect with viewers during these important bulletins. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I've thoroughly enjoyed my time in radio, particularly hosting Money News, and I'm grateful for the wonderful listeners who tuned in. I'm also very pleased to continue hosting A Current Affair on Saturday nights.' Deb's final show on 2GB will be on Thursday, with a new host set to be announced in the coming weeks. National Content Manager of Nine Radio Greg Byrnes acknowledged her contribution to radio. 'Deb has been an integral part of the 2GB on-air team since 2020, but her ties to talk radio stretch back much further,' he said. 'Nationally, the Money News program with Deb as host, has recorded some of its best ratings on record and she finishes up as No. 1 overall in Sydney. We'll miss Deb on and off the air but as she's remaining in the Nine family she'll never be too far away.' Deb's exit from 2GB will leave the Sydney station without any female presenters during the weekday daytime lineup. She first joined 2GB's afternoon program in 2020, reportedly on a $600,000 salary, before being moved off the role in late 2023 due to disappointing ratings. At the time, the broadcaster was said to be 'shattered' by the decision. Despite the shake-up, Knight quickly bounced back, taking over Money News in November 2023 in a revamped 7pm-8pm slot. And it didn't take long for her to prove the doubters wrong. Knight helped drive Money News to a 13.3 per cent share in the latest ratings survey -ranking her number one in the country for the timeslot, and more than doubling the show's audience in Queensland, where it's also broadcast on Brisbane's 4BC. The program also recorded a 0.6 point increase in the latest survey, contributing to 2GB's strongest ratings result of the year.
