# Net-Negative Immigration and Media Shifts | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-09-18T11:15:38+00:00
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Conrad Gillard sparked debate on ABC’s National Forum by pushing for net-negative immigration to tackle housing affordability, later thanking the network for giving his fringe view a platform—normally only seen on social media. Meanwhile, Today show dives into commerce with Nine’s “Sofa to Street” strategy, letting viewers buy featured products, as Sylvia Jeffreys and Tom Steinfort take the helm. Veteran journalist Hugh Riminton is retiring after 48 years at Channel Ten, praising his career while preparing for family time. And the Adelaide Advertiser pulled an Instagram post after it drew hateful, misleading comments tied to an AFL umpire controversy, underscoring the social media challenges facing newsrooms. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/sep/18/abc-national-forum-immigration-nine-today-shopping-pauline-hanson-high-riminton-afl-ntwnfb More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/91ef8fd7c50a09b6 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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