The New England Times Cuts Through Mainstream Media

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.

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The US presses forward while Australian journalism is left scrambling

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.

Big Future for Local Independent News

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.

Resource round-up

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 …

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