Segment Information - Reconciliation of Goodwill and Intangible Assets from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	$ 5,926	$ 4,919
News and Information Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	2,615	2,646
Book Publishing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	906	619
Cable Network Programming [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	1,007	1,181
Digital Real Estate Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	1,027	95
Digital Education [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	371	378
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net	$ 0	$ 0