The Armidale Express

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026

Timeline

  1. Leadership Removal

    ACM announces the immediate removal of Catalano from his executive roles.

  2. Legal Charges Filed

    Assault charges are formally brought against Antony Catalano.

  3. ACM Acquisition

    Catalano and Waislitz buy ACM from Nine Entertainment for $115M.

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ACM Ousts Antony Catalano Following Serious Assault Charges

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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