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News Corp acquires Sky News

December 1, 2016 12:33

News Corp has bought out Seven and Nine to acquire the parent company of Sky News Australia, Australian News Channel.

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The move – which has been widely tipped  – sees Sky News come 100% under News Corp ownership having started life as a joint venture between Seven, Nine and the News Corp-aligned BSkyB, which owns Sky News in the UK.

News Corp executive chairman, Michael Miller, said in a statement: “This is a significant investment that reinforces News Corp Australia’s continued commitment to quality journalism, talent and content.

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Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.

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