Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Leadership Removal
ACM announces the immediate removal of Catalano from his executive roles.
Legal Charges Filed
Assault charges are formally brought against Antony Catalano.
ACM Acquisition
Catalano and Waislitz buy ACM from Nine Entertainment for $115M.
Australian Community Media (ACM) has moved to remove executive chairman Antony Catalano from his leadership role following the filing of assault charges. The decision marks a critical governance intervention for the nation's largest regional publisher as it faces a high-profile reputational crisis.
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