Veteran news anchor Mark Ferguson joins Mediaweek’s Newsmakers to reflect on his journey from a teenage cadet in Tamworth to the face of 7NEWS Sydney. Ahead of his 60th birthday, Ferguson opens up about the pivotal moments, global assignments, career risks, and lessons learned across four decades in Australian television news.

Veteran news anchor Mark Ferguson joins Mediaweek&rsquo;s Newsmakers to reflect on his journey from a teenage cadet in Tamworth to the face of 7NEWS Sydney. Ahead of his 60th birthday, Ferguson opens up about the pivotal moments, global assignments, career risks, and lessons learned across four decades in Australian television news.

Mediaweek Podcasts deliver insider access to Australia’s media industry. From exclusive interviews with top execs and talent, to sharp analysis of trends shaping media, marketing and advertising.

Mediaweek Podcasts deliver insider access to Australia&rsquo;s media industry. From exclusive interviews with top execs and talent, to sharp analysis of trends shaping media, marketing and advertising.

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Mediaweek Newsmakers - Mark Ferguson

What happens when a journalist who’s spent decades in the newsroom goes head-to-head with a futurist who believes AI could save it?

In the very first Mediaweek’s Newsmakers Debate, Joe Hildebrand and Rita Arrigo face off over one of the biggest questions in modern media: Is AI destroying journalism, or helping it evolve?


It’s a fiery, funny, and surprisingly hopeful exchange about truth, trust, and the future of storytelling — and it’s one every media professional should hear.

What happens when a journalist who&rsquo;s spent decades in the newsroom goes head-to-head with a futurist who believes AI could save it?
In the very first Mediaweek&rsquo;s Newsmakers Debate, Joe Hildebrand and Rita Arrigo face off over one of the biggest questions in modern media: Is AI destroying journalism, or helping it evolve?
 It&rsquo;s a fiery, funny, and surprisingly hopeful exchange about truth, trust, and the future of storytelling &mdash; and it&rsquo;s one every media professional should hear.

Mediaweek Newsmakers Debate - AI And Journalism

There aren’t many journalists who can say they’ve gone from covering crime scenes to coaching CEOs - but Shelly Horton can.

After three decades in the media, she’s swapped newsroom chaos for the boardroom floor, turning her sharp instincts and trademark humour into a mission: helping leaders find their voice and women find their power.

In this episode of Mediaweek’s Newsmakers, Shelly talks about I’m Your Peri Godmother - her funny, fearless guide to perimenopause - and the advocacy work that’s taken her from TV studios to Parliament House. She also reveals the secret behind her “five Ps” for public speaking (spoiler: they’re not exactly HR-approved).

It’s classic Shelly - smart, bold, and brilliantly unfiltered - proving that good preparation (and a solid sense of humour) can take you just about anywhere.

There aren&rsquo;t many journalists who can say they&rsquo;ve gone from covering crime scenes to coaching CEOs - but Shelly Horton can.
After three decades in the media, she&rsquo;s swapped newsroom chaos for the boardroom floor, turning her sharp instincts and trademark humour into a mission: helping leaders find their voice and women find their power.
In this episode of Mediaweek&rsquo;s Newsmakers, Shelly talks about I&rsquo;m Your Peri Godmother - her funny, fearless guide to perimenopause - and the advocacy work that&rsquo;s taken her from TV studios to Parliament House. She also reveals the secret behind her &ldquo;five Ps&rdquo; for public speaking (spoiler: they&rsquo;re not exactly HR-approved).
It&rsquo;s classic Shelly - smart, bold, and brilliantly unfiltered - proving that good preparation (and a solid sense of humour) can take you just about anywhere.

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Shelly Horton

Simon Cahill

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For Simon Cahill, the intersection of music and technology has never just been work - it’s been a lifelong obsession.

From tinkering with VCRs as a kid to helping launch SXSW Sydney, he’s built a career that reflects the same passions that once kept him glued to Saturday morning music shows.

In this chat, Cahill details the golden thread that seems to have woven his career together, and explains how a hobby turned into a dream career.

For Simon Cahill, the intersection of music and technology has never just been work - it&rsquo;s been a lifelong obsession.
From tinkering with VCRs as a kid to helping launch SXSW Sydney, he&rsquo;s built a career that reflects the same passions that once kept him glued to Saturday morning music shows.
In this chat, Cahill details the golden thread that seems to have woven his career together, and explains how a hobby turned into a dream career.

Mediaweek Newsmakers - Mark Ferguson

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