The New South Wales (NSW) government has substantially lifted restrictions for everyone, including people who are not fully vaccinated, as the state nears a 95 percent vaccination rate—the last milestone of its reopening roadmap ahead of Christmas holidays. Proof of vaccination will no be longer required for public activities but businesses can still choose to require…

The premiere of Australian broadcaster Alan Jones’ new show encountered technical difficulties, as the stream crashed on all platforms minutes after it began at 8 p.m. on Dec. 13. Jones opened the show by saying that Australia was in “critical times.” “We’ve become a nation of one idea, there’s no debate you’re not allowed to…

Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has announced his return with his new online show, “Alan Jones Direct to the People.” The show will be streamed live from Monday to Thursday on Facebook, YouTube, and Jones’ own new website. “This has never been done in Australia before. It is the tomorrow of media,” he told the press…

Commentary With his third farewell in less than three years to his large audience, Alan Jones’ enemies are as premature in their rejoicing as they have been in the past. The voice of this tribune of the people will not be silenced. Nevertheless, his large and growing band of admirers cannot but wonder why those…

Iconic Australian media personality Alan Jones is leaving Sky News Australia. The veteran conservative broadcaster will host his final program with the channel on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. “Sky News has indicated to me that they will not renew my contract, which ends on Nov. 30,” he said in a statement on Facebook. The…

Leading conservative Sydney radio station 2GB has lost its number one position for the first time in nearly two decades. KIIS 1065, which targets younger listeners, claimed top spot with a market share of 15.5 percent in the competitive Sydney breakfast time slot. It beat out 2GB’s Ben Fordham, who came in at 13.3 percent,…