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THE global financial meltdown looks set to trigger a major realignment of Australian media.

AUSTRALIANS will finally be able to do their shopping at the touch of a button on their television remote control.

AUSTRALIA'S competition laws will inhibit News Corporation from acquiring significant local media assets.

THE federal Government has unveiled legal changes it hopes will provide increased protection for journalists' confidential sources.

AUSTRALIA'S major newspaper companies are now profiting from having locked in the price of newsprint through to June next year.

FAIRFAX Digital, Ninemsn and other internet publishers will face increased competition for online video advertising revenue from next year when internet advertising network AdConion launches an online TV channel.

RUPERT Murdoch says Australia must aim higher to make the most of its opportunities.

REPUBLICAN vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has dramatically polarised voters since exploding on to the political scene.