Local reporting is not only impactful on its immediate readership: It also has the ability to pique national interest which in turn shines a light back on to its source, helping to amplify the concerned community’s need for a response, often determined by government sectors.
The Digital Publishers Alliance and the Local & Independent News Association have teamed up to present a showcase series for digital publishers.
With many Australian news businesses fighting for sustainability, attention turns overseas for replicable support models that work. The US regulatory environment provides a soft cushion for newsrooms to bring in donations where Australia’s policy-makers are yet to recognise public interest journalism’s social value.
Developed by the Community Media Training Organisation This course is designed as an introduction to the most common and relevant areas of media law for journalists and news producers, particularly those working on local news sites or newspapers. It is not designed to take the place of formal legal advice provided by trained legal professionals. …
This list provides some ways for news publishers to make money, with some (primarily anecdotal) feedback on each revenue stream.
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) welcomes up to $1.5million in funding support for hyperlocal and independent news publishers. Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland made the announcement at the Inaugural LINA conference in Sydney on Friday, receiving applause from a packed room of digital news publishers and supporters.
You might be fairly on top of your gift shopping by now, but have you thought about giving your newsroom a little treat? We’ve rustled up some of the most sought after delights, as well as some ‘basics’ (everyone actually needs socks for Christmas). If you’ve been thinking about updates or new systems, consider this …
We’ve been busy expanding our set of resources for LINA members, so here’s a round-up of some of what we’ve been working on! These resources are only available in our Members Area – if you’re interested in joining, take a look out our membership guidelines and get in touch! Shop-talk videos Each fortnight, our members …
As a new LINA staff member on the other side of the world, attending LION‘s upgraded and amplified event, the Independent News Sustainability Summit in Austin Texas, was an intimidating prospect. With over 500 attendees drawn from news publishers and journalists, supporters, funders, and industry representatives, this summit showcased the beating heart of hyperlocal and …
LINA’s board has expanded to seven Directors, with Nelson Yap and Peri Strathearn completing our team of experts.
