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After his father Keith Murdoch died in 1952, Murdoch took over the running of The News, a small Adelaide newspaper owned by his father. In the 1950s and 1960s, Murdoch acquired a number of newspapers in Australia and New Zealand before expanding into the United Kingdom in 1969, taking over the News of the World , followed closely by The Sun .
Aug 7, 2013 · Kevin Rudd’s claim that Rupert Murdoch “owns 70% of the newspapers in this country” is false. He is closer to the mark on the circulation of News Corp Australia’s capital city and daily ...
Sep 21, 2023 · In 2012, Rupert Murdoch split his newspaper business and entertainment business into two separate entities: News Corp and 20th Century Fox. He considered remerging them, but those plans were ...
Nov 1, 2023 · When his father , Murdoch inherited a small newspaper in Adelaide and soon was using its profits to buy up suburban papers all over Australia, as well as licenses for television stations. His...
Sep 21, 2023 · The Daily News (a national newspaper founded in 1846 by none other than Charles Dickens) branded Northcliffe a “press dictator” for his role in the prime minister’s downfall.
Sep 21, 2023 · Rupert Murdoch built one of the world's most influential media empires over a 70-year career, and is now stepping down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp.
Jun 11, 2015 · In 1973, Mr. Murdoch enters the American newspaper business by purchasing two dailies in San Antonio, including The San Antonio News, which was transformed into a lurid tabloid. His News ...