Start the Week: Seven gatecrashes the radio war; Google plots cutting off search in Australia; Michelle Rowland gets cosy with gambling lobby

Welcome to Start the Week, our Monday scene-setter for the week ahead.Seven grabs ARN stakeToday:* Seven takes a 20% chunk of ARN in weekend raid;* Google’s big plot to block search in Australia;* The week ahead in radio ratings, Filmfronts and the Australian Podcast Ranker;* Communications minister Michelle Rowland’s lavish gambling lunchFurther reading:* Australian Financial Review: Kerry Stokes’ Seven swoops on ARN Media, takes near 20pc stake* Unmade: What will Seven do with its war chest?* Australian Financial Review: Inside Google’s mothballed plans to quit search in Australia* Australian Financial Review: Michelle Rowland’s lavish Society lunch paid for by gambling lobbyToday’s episode features Tim Burrowes and Abe Udy.Time to leave you to start your week.Editing was courtesy of Abe’s Audio, the people to talk to about voiceovers, sound design and podcast production.Message us: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unmade.substack.com