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Calum Jaspan Media Writer October 17, 2025 — 12.30am

In this edition of On Background, the questions hanging over gambling advertising, media companies and the biggest deal in town; a News Corp loyalist spotted in Nine’s offices; Sky cancels another guest; and Kyle and Jackie O’s KIIS of death.

Suite talkin’

On Saturday, Australia’s most powerful sports executive Peter V’landys will welcome a raft of influential media executives into his director’s suite at Sydney’s Royal Randwick to watch the field cross the finish line of the $20 million Everest race.

V’landys’ ability to attract such a crowd is unique. As Racing NSW CEO, he has significant pull, but as chair of the Rugby League Commission he will command extra attention from m

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