Meta has paused proposed changes to its commercial terms following opposition from news publishers and regulatory scrutiny over whether the company could collect content from independently owned websites without separate consent or compensation. The changes, originally scheduled for October 30, would have allowed Meta to use automated tools to access content from websites associated with businesses using its platforms. Publishers warned that the provisions could enable commercial use of their journalism, potentially including AI applications, without their permission. The backlash led to complaints before European and UK competition authorities. On October 30, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into whether Meta was imposing unfair trading conditions on businesses dependent on its services. A Norwegian court also issued an interim injunction protecting ten publishers against the proposed terms. After initially postponing implementation to Nove

Cabinet ‘cut out’ of Treasury advice as Chalmers faces internal heat Fresh claims the full federal cabinet is no longer receiving unfiltered Treasury advice on tax proposals land amid a wider Labor focus on economic credibility and the political standing of Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The controversy feeds directly into leadership stability and budget decision-making, with competing narratives about whether the government is tightening message discipline or weakening independent scrutiny at the centre of policy. Covered by: The Australian, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review, Daily Telegraph. Big Build blowout warnings revive CFMEU and cost scrutiny in Victoria Evidence aired at Victoria’s building industry royal commission suggests senior ministers were warned a CFMEU push on traffic control could add more than $400 million to major infrastructure costs. The story sharpens the political stakes for Labor in a state already grappling with debt, project o

Journalist Rohit Jaiswal, 35, died after his motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle on the Patti-Amargarh road in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district late Saturday night. The driver fled the scene after the accident. Jaiswal, a resident of Raipur Road in Patti town, was on his way to attend a function around 9 pm the accident occurred near Shobhava village. He suffered serious injuries and was found unconscious on the road, Dainik Bhaskar reported. A passerby, Rakesh Kumar, took him to the Community Health Centre in Patti. He was later referred to a medical college, where doctors declared him dead. Jaiswal is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.    

   DD News journalist Akash Raj, a resident of Jaiswal Market in Bihar's Hilsa police station area, has alleged that a neighbour threatened to kill him after repeatedly harassing him for the past two years. Raj has submitted applications to the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and the local police station, seeking action against the accused, Dainik Bhaskar reported. In his complaint, the journalist alleged that his neighbour has been creating problems for him for the past two years by dumping construction materials in front of his house and parking a handcart there. He further alleged that whenever he objects to these activities, the neighbour threatens to kill him. Raj has also claimed to possess electronic evidence of the death threats and has sought police intervention.    

The need for stronger institutional support for women journalists, particularly in addressing workplace harassment, discrimination and professional inequalities, has come into focus with the formation of the Gender Council of the Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ). The council, which held its inaugural meeting at the Arunachal Press Club on Wednesday, aims to provide a dedicated platform for women media professionals to discuss workplace concerns, share experiences and collectively address challenges affecting their careers. The initiative comes against the backdrop of several concerns affecting women in journalism, including sexual harassment, unequal pay, exploitation, inadequate maternity benefits and lack of equal professional opportunities. Led by Gender Council Co-Convenor Tsering Zangmu Dingla, the inaugural meeting brought together women journalists from different sections of the media fraternity. Junior journalists shared their professional experiences

Dentsu Creative Isobar has launched a new campaign for Skipper Pipes that uses humour to highlight the problem of seepage and the importance of reliable plumbing infrastructure. Titled 'Skipper On, Seelan Gone', the campaign's film, Kaun Rehta Hai Aapke Ghar? Seepage Ya Skipper?, portrays seepage as an unwelcome guest moving through different parts of a home, drawing attention to a problem that often remains unnoticed until it spreads. Moving away from conventional product-focused advertising, the campaign aims to raise awareness about the impact of leakage and dampness while underscoring the role of pipes in preventing seepage. The film is available on Skipper Pipes' digital and social media platforms.