The Environment and Communications Legislation Committee on Thursday released recommendations that the proposed Murdoch Media Inquiry Bill 2023 not be passed. The Committee found that the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry “was not the most appropriate mechanism for addressing the challenges facing Australia’s media landscape, especially since a significant range of measures to address […]
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.
There are a handful of LINA member publishers established as not-for-profits with a Board providing a gentle steer on the direction of the organisation. But most publishers in the LINA movement are for-profit entities sparked by an individual with a passion for the community they live in and a desire to share what’s happening in
By Vivienne Wynter, Founder and Editor of The Pineapple When setting up an independent news organisation, there are several legal business entities available to choose from including a company, incorporated association, charity, cooperative and many more. Some news organisations register as a charity due to these benefits: In the United States and Europe, many news
LINA Executive Director Claire Stuchbery attended the 2024 LION Summit in Chicago, USA, and shared findings from the session ‘Making a Difference: Measuring and communicating the impact of strong local journalism’. Subscribe to our newsletter to follow along with more updates. For busy newsrooms trying to keep up with the constant demands of reporting the
It can be both delicate and challenging reporting on mental health related issues. Journalists also have a responsibility to report safely on these topics. Here are four resources for guidance around legal assistance, story ideas, writing about suicide/alcohol/drug use and how to focus on solutions journalism. • Dr Elizabeth Paton from Mindframe presents this video
LINA has submitted a response to the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review, providing contextual information including mechanisms for addressing the ongoing sustainability of community-based media. The response outlines ways in which collaboration between digital newsrooms and community radio stations can generate efficiencies, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, management and content. LINA benefits from a parent-company
LINA has just conducted its annual survey of member publishers, which helps guide our work supporting hyperlocal and independent newsrooms. Our findings provide us with a snapshot of the local independent news industry in Australia. Here are just a few of the key findings we can share from this year: • LINA members publish a
For local news publishers, being indexed on Google News and Apple News can significantly boost visibility and readership. These platforms curate and distribute content to a broad audience, enhancing the reach of local news stories beyond traditional channels. By being featured on these major news aggregators, local publishers can attract more readers, increase engagement, and
LINA is pleased to be partnering with the Australian Press Council to ensure hyperlocal and independent newsrooms can access membership. This allows audiences for these publications to utilise an external process for complaints or concerns if they feel the news journalism published doesn’t meet professional editorial standards. The Australian Press Council is responsible for promoting
