media reporter @crikeynews.bsky.social. bat 8, don’t bowl, views mine. yarn? dsaeed@crikey.com.au, DMs openhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3moc5aodws223Pedestrian Group appears set for redundancies less than a week after Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons, in announcing Vinyl's acquisition of the company, declared "we are not buying these assets to strip culture for parts".15 Jun 2026 01:32 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3moc5aodws223https://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3mmsmm5qovs2pBREAKING: ABC Director of News Justin Stevens has resigned.27 May 2026 03:59 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmsmm5qovs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3menbfygmac2efoopy on da telly [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Feb 2026 05:34 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3menbfygmac2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3menaxx6sts2lEXCL: The ABC will broadcast the VFL for the first time in over a decade, Crikey can reveal. It follows Channel Seven dumping the state league after struggling through the restrictions of the 2025 season and Fox Footy Super Saturdays. https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/12/vfl-on-abc-tv-radio-rights-2026/12 Feb 2026 05:26 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3menaxx6sts2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lsaszfmgsk2qThe ABC's head of HR, Deena Amorelli, has sent out an all-staff email confirming the ABC's widely-rumoured bargaining offer as Aunty begins negotiations on a new EBA. They've offered a 3% pay increase contingent on workers agreeing not to take industrial action for 12 months.23 Jun 2025 05:11 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsaszfmgsk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lqiw72ecwc2rRogue cricket mini-story from me. Royal Challengers Bangalore inquired about the possibility of David Warner being flown in for Wednesday morning’s IPL final (Tuesday night local), according to Warner’s camp. 🧵31 May 2025 23:39 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqiw72ecwc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3llpl3gxei22fNew from me. Wild scenes. https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/01/nick-mckenzie-chair-wielding-assailant-melbourne/01 Apr 2025 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3llpl3gxei22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lfbwlum7sk24Crikey understands Herald Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson is retiring, finishing January 31. Internal staff were informed today. Robinson has covered football for the Herald Sun for over 25 years.09 Jan 2025 05:20 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfbwlum7sk24https://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3ldwkp63dgk2nBreaking: News Corp sells Foxtel to DAZN for $3.4 billion. I, for one, welcome our new Russian overlords. https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/billionaire-backed-sports-streamer-buys-foxtel-20241216-p5kyqd.html22 Dec 2024 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldwkp63dgk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3ldmedl7vas2kI’m talking about this on ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings with Justin Smith if you’re so inclined. 9:15am. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/live/melbourne [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Dec 2024 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldmedl7vas2khttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3ld5mwvtdbs2zYesterday, led by my unreal boss @ginarush.bsky.social, we launched Crikey's Movers and Shakers series, a survey of more than 200 of Australia's biggest media figures on their views of our rapidly changing industry. Their answers were insightful, funny, and sobering. I hope you enjoy it. 🧵13 Dec 2024 01:26 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld5mwvtdbs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lcyspe32n22pSCOOP: Anthony Albanese has told a private Labor event that a change to Australia’s Israel-Palestine position is imminent, and it will “upset” critics of the government’s support for a two-state solution in the Middle East. https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/11/anthony-albanese-australia-israel-palestine-position-private-labor-event/11 Dec 2024 03:26 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcyspe32n22phttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lcjvgdavns2wPeter V'Landys has backed the NSW Premier amid reports Chris Minns will be referred to ICAC. V'Landys told me there was "no need to smear someone or weaponise ICAC to make your point". https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/05/chris-minns-icac-complaint-referral/05 Dec 2024 05:05 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcjvgdavns2whttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lchdoq4btc2nSpeaking of fearless journalism that makes clear what powerful people would rather keep opaque…Charlie’s lying to you. My code also works and for his sins, you should use mine. DAANY60 at checkout x [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Dec 2024 04:42 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lchdoq4btc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lch6bc6jvk24One of the greatest headlines of all time. No notes.04 Dec 2024 03:05 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lch6bc6jvk24https://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lbxrv7n4z22thttps://www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/28/democrats-election-denial-western-australia-liberals-libby-mettam-basil-zempilas/ You asked, I delivered. Happy Junior FriYAYY indeed. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Nov 2024 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbxrv7n4z22thttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lbsrm42gt22gJournos! If you have ever had a PR firm hit you with a happy "Junior FriYAY" or a "HUMPDay" or some other silliness, get in touch with me xxx26 Nov 2024 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbsrm42gt22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lbqhlebxtk2oYashasvi Jaiswal was raised in a tent, while Australia insists on continuing to find the poshest private school kids possible to fill its pathways, from which it picks without having them play against men for any meaningful period of time. Something in that. #BGT2024 #AUSvsIND25 Nov 2024 02:21 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbqhlebxtk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lbjm3sboek2iHow is that not obstructing the field from Marnus? Clearly pushed the ball away when trying to make his ground back? When Bairstow does it the law is clear but when Marnus does it, it’s cute? #BGT2024 #AUSvsIND22 Nov 2024 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbjm3sboek2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lbgkpa2akk2zFOI documents reveal what the ABC spends on legal fees, but the broadcaster stubbornly refuses to say what it has spent on fighting Antoinette Lattouf in the courts. https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/19/abc-legal-fees-antoinette-lattouf/21 Nov 2024 03:50 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbgkpa2akk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lbdcckbmh22aWent deep on why cricket isn’t the national sport anymore on SEN. Great chat with Chuck as always. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JW6Ebj2Dn8o9HWu9Phwbz?si=jsIOC5yaTFGTT6kEntzMyQ19 Nov 2024 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbdcckbmh22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lbbqcxnpuc2iTonight is journalism’s night of nights, the Walkleys. Once again, none of you have invited me as your date. I will have to rely on gossip from the masses like the little gossip pig I am. DMs open, email me, Signal me, WhatsApp me, I’m all ears for journo gossip tonight19 Nov 2024 05:47 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbbqcxnpuc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lb4aesb7j222The putting green at Royal Marrickville has been deleted for a beer garden, and Albo’s out here banging on about air in the chippies. I am livid.17 Nov 2024 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb4aesb7j222https://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3lb2mgfqk7c24Greta Bodey is serious box office16 Nov 2024 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb2mgfqk7c24https://bsky.app/profile/daanysaeed.bsky.social/post/3laxbegwxq22iTime to try another platform! And with it, a debut as well for me on @crikeynews.bsky.social Friday Fight, where I argue that cricket is no longer the national sport. https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/15/the-friday-fight-no-cricket-national-sport/15 Nov 2024 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:2nnkilepfayscmsrhyvom5ib/app.bsky.feed.post/3laxbegwxq22i