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Seven Network’s massive layoffs hit 250-300 staff, with newsrooms in Sydney and Melbourne hardest hit — and a glaring gender imbalance: only one of nine publicly named reporters let go was male. The cuts follow the Seven-Southern Cross merger and come as market conditions worsened faster than expected, leaving even previously spared on-air talent vulnerable. High-profile exits include Natarsha Belling and Brianna Jackson, while others like Estelle Griepink took voluntary redundancy during maternity leave, sparking concern. CEO Rohan Lund called it tough choices, but employees described a chaotic process — some got job calls mere hours after leaks. One reporter shared her shock on TikTok, underscoring how volatile the media landscape has become for dedicated journalists.

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