Gina Rinehart launches legal action against ABC after broadcaster refused to apologise for vile murder skit
Gina Rinehart has launched legal action against the ABC and several senior executives after the national broadcaster refused to apologise or remove a segment which encouraged viewers to sodomise and murder the Hancock Prospecting boss.
Commonwealth Games: Dead-heat, tears and aquatic alchemy from son of a gun close out Aussie record
That was day six in Glasgow as Australia’s mega pool party became a record Commonwealth Games haul which included three gold medals inside five minutes at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
Gina Rinehart threatens to sue ABC bosses over ‘disgusting’ video
The nation’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, is threatening to sue the ABC’s top bosses, including chairman Kim Williams and managing director Hugh Marks, after they refused to remove a “disgusting” video depicting her being “sodomised and tortured in a manner that would kill her”.
ABC Race Around The World contestant Kate McGuinness apologises over ‘violent’ Gina Rinehart film
The creator of a Race Around The World short film has issued a formal apology on the ABC’s website saying she did not intend to promote violence.
Statement regarding
ABC legal action
Friday, 31 July 2026
2026 Commonwealth Games Medal Table – Day 7
2026 Commonwealth Games Medal Table - Day 7
4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews
30. 07. 2026
‘Should never have aired’: ABC blasted over violent segment controversy
Nationals Leader Matt Canavan condemns the ABC after an alleged violent segment sparked backlash, saying the content was "outrageous" and had no place on the public broadcaster.
Mrs Rinehart’s long-standing support for Australian swimming
Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell OAM has praised Mrs Gina Rinehart’s decades of support for Australian swimming, saying her backing helped rebuild the sport and contributed to the success Australian swimmers continue to achieve today.
ABC slammed over sick Rinehart video
The ABC’s refusal to apologise for airing a “satirical” short film that portrayed an imaginary grotesque assault on Gina Rinehart has prompted accusations that the national broadcaster has failed to take a stand against violence towards women.
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