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Lachlan Murdoch takes control and siblings take cash

The Murdoch family has reached a deal that will see Rupert Murdoch's politically conservative eldest son Lachlan Murdoch cement control of the family media empire that includes Fox News and the Wall Street Journal.

Business • 09 Sep

Murdoch loses attempt to overhaul family trust

Rupert Murdoch's attempt to give his eldest son control of his family media empire has been blocked by a US court after a lengthy legal battle with three of his other children.

Business • 10 Dec 24

The Murdochs - Lachlan, Rupert and James

Murdoch succession battle to play out in US courtroom

A closed-door court battle over control of Rupert Murdoch's media empire begins on September 16, and could determine the future of Fox News and the Wall Street Journal.

Business • 12 Sep 24

Rupert Murdoch (right) is ending a more than 70 year career in the media

Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp

Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as the chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp, ending a more than seven-decade career during which he created a media empire spanning from Australia to the United States.

Business • 22 Sep 23

Lachlan Murdoch sued Crikey but withdrew the case after eight months

Murdoch pays costs of abandoned defamation suit

Fox Corporation chief executive Lachlan Murdoch has paid the legal costs of an Australian news site that he had previously sued for defamation, the outlet said.

World • 22 Aug 23

The deal will take Flutter's stake in FanDuel from 57.8% to 95%

Flutter to buy 37% stake in FanDuel for $4.18 billion

Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment has today agreed to buy the 37.2% stake in US-based FanDuel for $4.175 billion which is now owned by Fastball.

Business • 03 Dec 20