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Karl Stefanovic.

Karl Stefanovic holds talks with ARN over possible FM radio move

ARN Media, which employs Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O, has held informal talks with Karl Stefanovic’s camp over jumping ship. But no agreement has been reached.

  • John Buckley

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Age writer Stephen Brook.

Before I sign off from CBD, here are the stories behind the stories

As Stephen Brook calls time on his work as CBD columnist, he shares his more memorable encounters with Australia’s bold-faced names.

  • Stephen Brook
ABC’s Hugh Marks and Kim Williams.

ABC’s Kim Williams and Hugh Marks notch up $56,000 in travel over six months

More than half of that spending – covering the six months to December 31 last year – was accounted for by Hugh Marks, who started as managing director in March.

  • John Buckley
Anthony Albanese with members of the Rapid Relief Team, the charity of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, formerly known as the Exclusive Brethren in January 2026.

Brethren boss says reputation ‘basically worthless’ as PR push serves PM a tasty treat

Having branded the church a “cult” during last year’s election, Anthony Albanese had a far friendlier interaction with its charity arm.

  • John Buckley, Cara Waters and Rachael Dexter
Governor-General Sam Mostyn and Health Minister Mark Butler at the Jane McGrath high tea.

The politicians, leaders who fronted for McGrath high tea – and the notable absentees

While the prime minister and the federal sports minister were notable absentees from day three of the Sydney Test, there were plenty of other movers and shakers basking in the sun.

  • John Buckley
Cutting the cake: Hugh Marks and Alexi Baker on Saturday.

Five years ago, they gave up everything for their relationship. Now Hugh Marks and Alexi Baker are married

The ABC boss and his former subordinate tied the knot in an understated ceremony in Sydney’s east.

  • Stephen Brook
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High-profile guests at Graham Richardson’s state funeral.

The powerful and privileged farewell the ‘Senator for Kneecaps’

Australia’s political class turned out to honour controversial Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson at a state funeral in Sydney on Tuesday.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman
Kerry Stokes arrives at the Murdoch party.

Revealed: The billionaire behind the tinted glass at Murdochs’ Christmas drinks

As business and media leaders assembled in Sydney for Lachlan Murdoch’s annual shindig, one guest was whisked in protected from prying eyes.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Celtic Club president Patrick McGorry pictured opposite its The Wild Geese Hotel in Brunswick.

Must have been good craic: Celtic Club loses $1 million

The club insists that things are all going to plan, but it’s got some work ahead to get out of the red.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon at their wedding on Saturday.

After culling the guest list, Albo DJs at his own wedding

A wedding reception can be a showcase for passions – in this case for a bespoke “Albo & Jodie” pale ale named in honour of the loved-up couple – and for a shared love of music.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman