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Wildly popular ex-premier tipped for Stokes-backed media giant board

Former Google and Twitter executive Karen Stocks is also in line, and both candidates face background checks before shareholder approval.

Summary by ABC Australia
Former WA premier Mark McGowan is tipped for appointment to the board of Southern Cross Media Group, which owns Channel 7, newspapers, websites and radio services across Australia.

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Former WA premier Mark McGowan to join Ryan Stokes on Southern Cross board

The Ryan Stokes-chaired media company confirmed the popular COVID-era WA premier would be appointed to the board alongside ex-Google and Twitter executive Karen Stocks.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Former Premier Mark McGowan joins Southern Cross board

Southern Cross Media Group has appointed former WA Premier Mark McGowan and prominent technology executive Karen Stocks to its board.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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Wildly popular ex-premier tipped for Stokes-backed media giant board

Former WA premier Mark McGowan is tipped for appointment to the board of Southern Cross Media Group, which owns Channel 7, newspapers, websites and radio services across Australia.

·Ultimo, Australia
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Former WA premier Mark McGowan to join Southern Cross Media

Former WA premier Mark McGowan has joined Ryan Stokes-chaired Southern Cross Media as a non-executive director.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Ultimo, Australia on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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