Rupert Murdoch's eldest son has finally secured control of the family’s sprawling media empire in a multi-billion dollar settlement with his siblings. Media reporter Sam Buckingham-Jones gives his take on the deal that ends a bitter succession battle.

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Lachlan Murdoch takes family media empire, paying siblings $5b to exit
The deal brings to an end almost two years of bitter legal wranglings over control, cementing Rupert Murdoch’s eldest son’s leadership at News Corp and Fox.6:42Lisa MurrayWendi Deng emerges on Rupert and Lachlan’s side in Murdoch split
Unlike three of their older half-siblings, the businesswoman’s two children with the billionaire patriarch will keep a stake in the family media empire.

Rupert Murdoch's eldest son has finally secured control of the family&rsquo;s sprawling media empire in a multi-billion dollar settlement with his siblings. Media reporter Sam Buckingham-Jones gives his take on the deal that ends a bitter succession battle.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmcmarkets.com/">CMC Markets</a>
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<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/murdoch-family-settles-succession-dispute-in-2-5b-deal-20250909-p5mth2" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/murdoch-family-settles-succession-dispute-in-2-5b-deal-20250909-p5mth2" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-5183">Lachlan Murdoch takes family media empire, paying siblings $5b to exit</a> The deal brings to an end almost two years of bitter legal wranglings over control, cementing Rupert Murdoch&rsquo;s eldest son&rsquo;s leadership at News Corp and Fox.<a href="https://nine.slack.com/archives/D08UUMQKB9B/p1757407329666689" aria-label="Today at 6:42:09 PM" data-stringify-type="replace" data-stringify-text="[6:42 PM]" data-stringify-requires-siblings="true" data-ts="1757407329.666689" data-sk="tooltip_parent">6:42</a>Lisa Murray<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/wendi-deng-emerges-on-rupert-and-lachlan-s-side-in-murdoch-split-20250909-p5mtjr" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/wendi-deng-emerges-on-rupert-and-lachlan-s-side-in-murdoch-split-20250909-p5mtjr" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Wendi Deng emerges on Rupert and Lachlan&rsquo;s side in Murdoch split</a> Unlike three of their older half-siblings, the businesswoman&rsquo;s two children with the billionaire patriarch will keep a stake in the family media empire.

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Bonus episode - Lachlan Murdoch's $5b succession

This week on The Fin podcast: journalist Lucy King on the global scam operators targeting Australian investors, how the brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun came to be working for them and why they are so hard to shut down.

This podcast is sponsored by Vanta

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Raygun’s brother linked to global scam network with nearly 40,000 Aussie victims
An AFR investigation unravels corporate registries to link Brendan Gunn, brother of “Raygun”, with a global network that has fleeced victims of millions.
‘Devastated’: How I lost $500k in a crypto ATM scam
Mary, 85, is one of thousands of victims of Australia’s boom in crypto ATM’s, which suck in $275 million a year, and are the “getaway cars” for scammers.
Modern money laundering explained: Inside a $2.2b crypto heist
The washing of money through digital tokens is fuelling global crime. We trace the funds from the robbery to its final “integration” and explain why Australia needs stronger international rules.

This week on <a href="https://www.afr.com/podcast/thefin" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The Fin podcast:</a> journalist Lucy King on the global scam operators targeting Australian investors, how the brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun came to be working for them and why they are so hard to shut down.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.vanta.com/">Vanta</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/wealth/investing/inside-the-global-scam-network-that-conned-40-000-australians-20260116-p5num5" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Raygun&rsquo;s brother linked to global scam network with nearly 40,000 Aussie victims</a> An AFR investigation unravels corporate registries to link Brendan Gunn, brother of &ldquo;Raygun&rdquo;, with a global network that has fleeced victims of millions. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/how-crypto-atms-are-getaway-cars-for-scammers-20251003-p5mzta" data-sk="tooltip_parent">&lsquo;Devastated&rsquo;: How I lost $500k in a crypto ATM scam</a> Mary, 85, is one of thousands of victims of Australia&rsquo;s boom in crypto ATM&rsquo;s, which suck in $275 million a year, and are the &ldquo;getaway cars&rdquo; for scammers. <a href="https://afr.com/interactive/2025/crypto-money-laundering/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Modern money laundering explained: Inside a $2.2b crypto heist</a> The washing of money through digital tokens is fuelling global crime. We trace the funds from the robbery to its final &ldquo;integration&rdquo; and explain why Australia needs stronger international rules.

The global scam network that targeted 40,000 Australian investors

This week, James Eyers on why key executive and eldest son Peter Fox has taken an unexpected break from the company, what it means for the Linfox succession plan and why handing over mult-billion dollar family fortunes is so hard to do.

This podcast is sponsored by Vanta

Further reading: Peter Fox’s long absence puts Linfox succession plan in the spotlight
For seven decades, billionaire businessman Lindsay Fox has loomed large over the empire he built from one truck. Who will succeed him is an open question.
Peter Fox on extended leave at Linfox as non-family directors step up
The son of the trucking magnate has been on sabbatical since December, with others outside the family appointed chairman of various logistics businesses.
‘We’re not going anywhere’: Peter Fox says Armaguard’s future assured
The Linfox boss hopes an independent pricing model is swiftly approved by the competition regulator, so a new enterprise deal can be struck with the union.

This week, James Eyers on why key executive and eldest son Peter Fox has taken an unexpected break from the company, what it means for the Linfox succession plan and why handing over mult-billion dollar family fortunes is so hard to do.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.vanta.com/">Vanta</a>
Further reading:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/peter-fox-s-long-absence-puts-linfox-succession-plan-in-the-spotlight-20260115-p5nu9b" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Peter Fox&rsquo;s long absence puts Linfox succession plan in the spotlight</a> For seven decades, billionaire businessman Lindsay Fox has loomed large over the empire he built from one truck. Who will succeed him is an open question. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/peter-fox-on-extended-leave-at-linfox-as-non-family-directors-step-up-20260108-p5nshs" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Peter Fox on extended leave at Linfox as non-family directors step up</a> The son of the trucking magnate has been on sabbatical since December, with others outside the family appointed chairman of various logistics businesses. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/we-re-not-going-anywhere-peter-fox-says-armaguard-s-future-assured-20251007-p5n0sd" data-sk="tooltip_parent">&lsquo;We&rsquo;re not going anywhere&rsquo;: Peter Fox says Armaguard&rsquo;s future assured</a> The Linfox boss hopes an independent pricing model is swiftly approved by the competition regulator, so a new enterprise deal can be struck with the union.

The billionaire trucker, his Linfox empire and the latest Australian succession saga

This week, United States correspondent Jessica Gardner on Trump’s first year back in the White House and Mark Carney's viral speech.

This podcast is sponsored by Acenda 

Further reading:

Rudd’s replacement is no political animal. That’s a good thing
Many believe the role of US ambassador requires a sharp politician, but Greg Moriarty is the technocrat that Australia needs to meet the challenges of the times.
Trump softens on Minneapolis, but Dalio warns of slide to civil war
The US president has signalled a shift in strategy on immigration after the deadly chaos, but global investor Ray Dalio says the “United States is now a tinderbox”.
Carney declares rules-based order dead as Greenland row escalates
The Canadian prime minister warned the world order was breaking, and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to give in to “bullies”.

This week, United States correspondent Jessica Gardner on Trump&rsquo;s first year back in the White House and Mark Carney's viral speech.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acenda.com.au/">Acenda</a>&nbsp;
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/rudd-s-replacement-is-no-political-animal-that-s-a-good-thing-20260125-p5nwu3" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/rudd-s-replacement-is-no-political-animal-that-s-a-good-thing-20260125-p5nwu3" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Rudd&rsquo;s replacement is no political animal. That&rsquo;s a good thing</a> Many believe the role of US ambassador requires a sharp politician, but Greg Moriarty is the technocrat that Australia needs to meet the challenges of the times. <a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/trump-softens-on-minneapolis-but-dalio-warns-of-slide-to-civil-war-20260127-p5nx6z" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/trump-softens-on-minneapolis-but-dalio-warns-of-slide-to-civil-war-20260127-p5nx6z" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Trump softens on Minneapolis, but Dalio warns of slide to civil war</a> The US president has signalled a shift in strategy on immigration after the deadly chaos, but global investor Ray Dalio says the &ldquo;United States is now a tinderbox&rdquo;. <a href="https://www.afr.com/world/europe/macron-blasts-trump-trade-strategy-meant-to-subordinate-eu-20260121-p5nvng" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/europe/macron-blasts-trump-trade-strategy-meant-to-subordinate-eu-20260121-p5nvng" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Carney declares rules-based order dead as Greenland row escalates</a> The Canadian prime minister warned the world order was breaking, and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to give in to &ldquo;bullies&rdquo;.

Bonus episode - Lachlan Murdoch's $5b succession

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