LINA welcomes News MAP announcement
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) welcomes the Albanese Government’s investment in the news industry through the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) announced today.
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Misinformation and Disinformation Bill abandoned
With or without the implementation of this Bill, there need to be mechanisms in place to support public interest journalism.
Media democratisation vs local news: surprising rivals in the battle for healthy democracies
As all eyes turned to the US this week, we reflect on the relationship between news and democracy in this era heavily influenced by social media and big tech.
Urgent action needed on recommendations of social media inquiry
The Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society has released its second interim report with a focus on digital platforms and the traditional news media.
Government must support local and independent news in lieu of Royal Commission or media inquiry
The Environment and Communications Legislation Committee on Thursday released recommendations that the proposed Murdoch Media Inquiry Bill 2023 not be passed.
How a Canadian newsroom monetised solutions journalism
A buzzword of the moment, ‘solutions journalism’ is a product of the news media which is widely accepted as having meaningful and positive impacts within society. Some innovative newsrooms are also finding ways to monetise this reporting, supporting the ongoing sustainability of their organisation and thus their ability to continue to produce public interest journalism.
How an advisory group can strengthen your news service
How to establish a newsroom or improve existing news services while drawing from the expertise of a community advisory group.
How to register a news organisation as a charity
When setting up an independent news organisation, there are several legal business entities available to choose from. If you go down the charity route, here’s everything you need to know.
Driving newsroom revenue through impact tracking
Measuring impact is highly beneficial to newsrooms for a number of reasons like revenue growth through grant applications and attracting advertisers.
Mental health reporting for journalists
It can be both delicate and challenging reporting on mental health related issues. Journalists also have a responsibility to report safely on these topics.