About this episode
The episode discusses Gina Rinehart's financial backing of Channel Seven and her ambitions in the entertainment industry.
She’s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into Seven, the media group controlling TV, radio, podcast and newspaper publishing assets across Australia. This is Rinehart’s third foray into entertainment - so what’s the end game? The journo with the ear of all the billionaires, John Stensholt, is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . Billionaire Gina Rinehart funding Bruce McWilliam’s Southern Cross Media share buy Southern Cross takeover deal sparks questions over tax and who’s in control Billionaire Alex Waislitz says Southern Cross must make room for Bruce McWilliam New chief ends executive bloodletting by reinstating ousted Seven boss This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Claire Harvey
Guest: John Stensholt
Topics covered
- media acquisition
- billionaires
- entertainment industry
- Gina Rinehart
- Channel Seven
- Southern Cross Media
Keywords
- Gina Rinehart
- Channel Seven
- Southern Cross Media
- John Stensholt
- media acquisition
- entertainment
- billionaires
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Channel Seven, Southern Cross Media, Seven, theaustralian.com.au, YouTube
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