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Seven Network (Australia)

A television helicopter used by Network Nine in Australia. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Broadcast TV news remains popular in Australia

News networks are growing their viewership in Australia on three of the country's main broadcast networks, according to ratings data released this week.

Retired Australian Army soldier Ben Roberts-Smith (center) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. in 2012. (U.S. Army photo, public domain)

Army vet who lost lawsuit against media outlets resigns from TV job

Ben Roberts-Smith has stepped down from his role at Seven Network after he lost a crucial defamation case against three Australian newspapers.

The logo of media company ViacomCBS.

Australian TV networks floated idea of merger, report says

Australian broadcaster Seven Network discussed a possible acquisition by American media giant ViacomCBS earlier this year.

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