CompaniesMedia & MarketingSouthern Cross axes up to 300 jobs amid downgradeJun 11, 2026 – 12.31pmSouthern Cross Media will axe up to 300 jobs and has written down the value of an old television deal by $70 million as it attempts to relieve cost pressures and focus on buying new Australian content.The job losses are part of an expanded cost reduction program expected to deliver $150 million in annual savings.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In Media & marketingFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Companies