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EXCLUSIVE: Fireworks expected to ensue over new editor

There’s set to be controversy in Victoria after Fairfax/Rural Press appointed a former Liberal Party candidate to become the editor over one of the state’s leading daily papers.
The Spy Report has been informed that Peter Kennedy, the party’s candidate for the seat of Bendigo at last year’s federal election- and also a candidate for […]

January 23rd 2008 — 8:00 pmAnonymous Tips, Appointments, Print
New Nine relaunch details revealed

A member of MediaSpy has revealed a new PDF has been sent out containing information of the on air relaunch of the Nine Network. According to the PDF the relaunch will occur on Sunday, 13th January 2008 at Midnight. Below is the information passed on from the insider.
CHANNEL NINE
On-Air Look 2008
The Nine Network […]

January 8th 2008 — 7:44 pmAnonymous Tips, Industry, Media Spy, Television
Jana to present on Seven?

Jana Wendt may soon be presenting a one hour current affairs programme on Channel Seven, according to an anonymous tipster.
The tipster told TSR that Seven were very close to an announcement about the programme, which is speculated to air at 6:30pm Sunday nights,  “to not only spoil the 60 Minutes program but to capitalise on […]

August 29th 2007 — 9:42 pmAnonymous Tips, Television, Television Programmes
SBS to breach IF contract?

Following the revelation that Mary Kostakidis was to sue SBS, an anonymous tipster has told TSR that the multicultural broadcaster is also in the midst of another contract issue.
The Inside Film Awards are contracted to air on SBS this year, but the network has decided not to renew their contract. Going further, the tipster says […]

August 22nd 2007 — 1:45 pmAnonymous Tips, Television
Todd McKenney to switch channels?

Todd McKenney may be moving from being a controversial judge on Seven’s Dancing With The Stars to more-than-likely being a controversial judge on Ten’s upcoming local version of So You Think You Can Dance, according to an anonymous tipster.
The tipster told TSR “Todd is apparently demanding a large pay packet for this switch if it […]

Seven News with Bath & Overton?

Subscribers to Crikey may have noted some interesting analysis on a story we’ve been covering here on The Spy Report. Tonight, Ian Ross is expected to announce his retirement from Sydney’s Seven News.
It’s now being rumoured, not only by Crikey, but anonymous tipsters to us here at The Spy Report, that Peter Overton is keen […]

Ian Ross retiring tonight?

A tipster says there will be a montage of Ian Ross’ highlights on Seven News Sydney tonight as he announces his immediate retirement.

June 7th 2007 — 1:46 pmAnonymous Tips
NBN manager resigns?

A tipster today informs TSR that NBN Television station manager Jeff Eather has resigned and is to be replaced by long-server staffer Deborah Wright.

June 7th 2007 — 9:48 amAnonymous Tips
Overton to Seven?

A meeting between Peter Overton and Channel Seven took place today, with a signing possible by tomorrow, sources tell TSR this afternoon.
We’ve heard strong whispers that if Overton goes, Nine is looking at replacing him with former staffer Hugh Riminton.

June 6th 2007 — 4:33 pmAnonymous Tips, Television
The Catch-Up axed?

A tipster tells TSR to expect a boning of The Catch-Up by the end of this week.

June 6th 2007 — 4:31 pmAnonymous Tips, Television Programmes