Lachlan Murdoch

Lachlan Murdoch

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Lachlan Murdoch is a prominent media executive and the eldest son of Rupert Murdoch, known for his role as CEO of Fox Corporation. He has been a key figure in the family's media empire and is often viewed as the heir apparent to his father's legacy. Recently, he has been involved in a controversial plan, dubbed Project Family Harmony, aimed at consolidating control over the Murdoch family's global media interests.

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Lachlan Murdoch occupies one of the most powerful positions in global media as executive chair and chief executive of Fox Corporation.

Media Insider: Act: We’d sell TVNZ, Paul Henry would be a ‘shoo in’ as broadcasting, media minister; Lachlan Murdoch’s megayacht in NZ; Seven Sharp’s new sponsor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-24
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Lachlan Murdoch was told by his father Rupert to 'f--- him' regarding Trump after the Arizona election call.

Have the Murdochs lost faith in Donald Trump?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-22
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Lachlan Murdoch is mentioned as the eldest son of Rupert Murdoch and a key figure in the News Corp and Fox Corporation empire.

Albanese names Murdoch’s former top lieutenant as consul-general in New York
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-20
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Lachlan Murdoch is the chair of Brisbane Broncos owners News Corp and is mentioned in the context of wealth comparison.

Meet the billionaire NRL fan who is pumping $1 million a year into his childhood club
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-11
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Lachlan Murdoch’s company is in line to acquire MediaWorks radio firm.

Media Insider: Stuff fails in bid to acquire MediaWorks radio firm; Lachlan Murdoch’s company in line - report
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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Lachlan Murdoch is a media baron who bought a $38.5 million boat house in Point Piper.

Dumpling king to sell ‘redundant’ $15 million Point Piper mansion
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-30
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Lachlan Murdoch is the chairman of News Corp and was headlining the media contingent at the event.

Who Peter V’landys held court with on State of Origin eve
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-27
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Lachlan Murdoch finds a new consigliere after the exit of his long-time fixer Siobhan McKenna.

Kyle Sandilands’ on-air warning to staff before tirade aimed at Jackie
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-05
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Lachlan Murdoch is the chairman of the board of media corporations Fox and News Corp.

Suri meediamogul Ruport Murdochi eesti juurtega eksabikaasa
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-23
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He is now the chairman of Fox and News Corp and one of the children of Anna Murdoch-Mann.

Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-21
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Lachlan Murdoch, the eldest son of Rupert Murdoch and Anna Murdoch-Mann, is set to secure control of the media empire created by his father.

Anna Murdoch-Mann, author and ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch, dies aged 81 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-21
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Lachlan is one of the sons of Anna Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch, who was named as Rupert's successor.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s second wife dies at 81
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-21
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Significant no-shows were News Corp chair Lachlan Murdoch and new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.

Rebrands as News24 at star-studded News Corp event
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-20
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Lachlan Murdoch is the executive chair and chief executive officer of Fox Corporation.

Friendly encounter at Australian Open between Sarah Murdoch and Ryan Stokes
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-01
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Lachlan Murdoch is one of Rupert Murdoch's sons who has emphasized his Australian identity.

A paddock outside Canberra that makes Rupert ‘feel Australian’
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-25
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Lachlan Murdoch is set to take over the family business after Rupert's demise.

How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
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Lachlan Murdoch won the family feud over the successor to the Murdoch family empire.

Corporate deals, a family feud and court battles
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-21
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Lachlan Murdoch is the chair of News Corp, which is involved in the social media ban campaign.

The Anika Wells expenses exclusive pulled by News Corp
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-10
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Lachlan Murdoch is the boss of News Corp and hosted an annual summertime soiree.

Peter Dutton attends Joe Hockey’s Washington party
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-07
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Lachlan Murdoch is involved in the media industry and is the heir to the Murdoch media empire.

Lachlan Murdoch still has a way to go as Rupert’s shadow looms
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-05
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Rupert Murdoch would hand over the reins to his eldest son Lachlan.

How family firms can best plan for succession
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-04
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Lachlan Murdoch is the executive with whom Siobhan McKenna had a long working relationship.

Kyle Sandilands brain surgery update and the $180 million question
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-06
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Lachlan Murdoch is the chairman of News Corp and has been involved in a family dispute over company control.

Dick Cheney dies; Kick, Reddit added to social media ban on December 10; Sussan Ley leadership still in doubt
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-05
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Lachlan Murdoch has endured a corporate divorce with his most trusted aide and consigliere, Siobhan McKenna.

News Corp wrestles underpayments headache as dollars dry up
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-30
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Lachlan Murdoch is mentioned as Siobhan McKenna's closest corporate ally.

Lachlan Murdoch ally Siobhan McKenna resigns from CEO role at News Corp
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-30
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