Gary Stark, former technology journalist and community radio broadcaster, has passed away.  Stark produced and co-hosted Sydney-based 2RDJ-FM 88.1’s Gadget Grill technology show. First with his son, Pickr’s Leigh :) Stark, and later with Geoff Quattromani, Alex Choros and Jason Murray.  The Gadget Grill show covered technology and gadgets in all their forms. Stark told Influencing, in a ‘5 Minutes With article back in 2010, that the show reflected “the underlying belief that tech and gadgetry should be fun”.  The show ran from 2005 until September 2019 on Sunday evenings, with all of Stark senior’s co-hosts joining him for one final episode.  Stark also owned and operated New Tricks – a site assisting over-50s with technology – between 2011–2013.  Stark was also a self-confessed consumer advocate. In the 2010 ‘5 Minutes With’ piece, he said he refused “to accept second best… an

Taylor’s hardline migration pitch: values tests and mass deportations Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a tougher migration platform, arguing for values-based screening, tighter visa conditions and a major deportation drive targeting people who have exhausted appeal options. It’s a high-stakes political play that will sharpen the election divide on border control, social cohesion and civil liberties, while putting pressure on Labor to respond on enforcement and processing backlogs. Covered by: Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review, The Australian, Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Advertiser. ADF shake-up: Hammond to lead Defence, Coyle makes history in the Army Australia’s top military leadership is being reshuffled, elevating Navy chief Mark Hammond to Chief of the Defence Force and appointing Susan Coyle as the first woman to lead the Army. The move lands amid heightened regional and Middle East tensions, with a growing emphasis on uncrew

Data Beings has released its list of top news anchors on X by engagement for March 2026, with Shiv Aroor topping the chart. Aroor recorded 1,255,018 interactions across likes, comments, reposts, bookmarks and quotes during the month. He was followed by Rajdeep Sardesai with 545,078 engagements and Rahul Shivshankar with 367,794. Rubika Liyaquat closely followed with 366,385 engagements. Sushant Sinha and Aman Chopra recorded 224,248 and 199,237 respectively. Rajat Sharma logged 138,009 engagements, while Sudhir Chaudhary stood at 129,807. Amish Devgan and Meenakshi Joshi completed the top 10. In the remaining list, Chitra Tripathi led with 72,323 engagements, followed by Vasudha Venugopal, Padmaja Joshi and Shubhankar Mishra. Vishnu Som, Gargi Rawat, Gaurav C Sawant, Palki Sharma, Sumit Awasthi and Navika Kumar completed the top 20. The report highlights the growing importance of social media engagement for television news anchors, as platforms like X continue to shape audience r

A case has been registered against journalists in Nagpur for allegedly circulating misleading footage related to an explosives recovery incident. As per Nagpur Today, a bag containing gelatin sticks and detonators was found in a residential area under the jurisdiction of Ganeshpeth Police Station, triggering panic among residents. Police and forensic teams rushed to the spot and seized the explosives. However, during the coverage, some news channels reportedly aired visuals claiming the incident had taken place in another locality. Police have termed the visuals misleading, stating that such reporting could have caused confusion and tension. Following this, a case has been filed against two editors and a reporter. Police said the investigation is ongoing and further details are yet to be disclosed.

Dentsu Creative Isobar was named Digital Agency of the Year at DigiFest 2026, hosted by Inkspell Media at DLF Cyber Park, Gurugram. The event brought together leaders from marketing, digital, and media for an evening of discussions and industry recognition. Marking milestone editions of its flagship properties, the platform hosted the 10th Drivers of Digital Awards, 5th Social Stars Awards, and 4th AdWorld Showdown, celebrating excellence across digital marketing, content, and brand innovation. The event featured a keynote by Senthil Kumar Hariram of FTA Global on the future of marketing, followed by a fireside chat with Ashish Pruthi and Shweta Srivastava, moderated by Nidhi S. Mittal. Awards were presented across multiple categories, recognising organisations such as Aditya Birla, Tata Tele Business Services, Infidigit, Mobiquity One, Adani Group, Max Fashion, BPCL, HSBC, Kotak Mutual Fund, Social Beat, VML, and others.  

The Chennai Press Club, in collaboration with Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, organised a breast cancer screening camp for female journalists and the female family members of male journalists at its premises. The initiative aimed to promote early detection and raise awareness within the media community. The screening included mammogram tests, Pap smear tests, and dental check-ups. The camp was held on 11 April 2026. Several female journalists and family members were screened during the event, which was the first time the Chennai Press Club had organised such an initiative.  

Guardian Australia Technology reporter Josh Taylor says the masthead’s Gold Lizzie for Best Coverage reflects the breadth of its reporting, as technology increasingly cuts across every beat. “It wasn't just my stories; it was Sarah Martin's, Catie McLeod's, and many others who contributed to the award,” he told Influencing. Taylor said it was “great for The Guardian’s journalism to be recognised at this year’s Lizzies”. The publication also took out Best Consumer Technology Coverage earlier in the evening.  The winning submissions in that category included Taylor’s deep-dive reporting on the world of data brokers, titled “How did you get my number? Inside the shadowy world of data brokers”, and Sarah Martin’s feature on online sandbox game Roblox, titled “My chilling week on Roblox: sexually assaulted and shat on as a child avatar roaming the online world”.  “Also, Catie McLe