Rupert Murdoch and his children (Image: Private Media/Zennie)
Rupert Murdoch and his children (Image: Private Media/Zennie)

This article is an instalment in a series, Project Harmony, on Rupert Murdoch’s secret plan threatening to blow up his family.

Stunning revelations in today’s New York Times, that Rupert Murdoch has gone to court in Nevada to try to amend the family trust that controls the powerful Fox and News Corporation media empire, open another chapter in the endless succession drama between his four eldest children. Rupert has called it “Project Harmony” — the reality is anything but. And all just in time for The Australian’s 60th birthday party tonight, set to be hosted by Lachlan in his father’s absence.