Industry news
The latest industry and policy developments and updates on LINA’s work.
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.
Response to the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review
LINA has submitted a response to the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review, addressing the ongoing sustainability of community-based media.
Key findings from the 2024 LINA newsroom survey
LINA has just conducted its annual survey of member publishers, which helps guide our work supporting hyperlocal and independent newsrooms.
How to get news articles indexed on Google News and Apple News
For local news publishers, being indexed on Google News and Apple News can significantly boost visibility and readership.
LINA partners with Australian Press Council
LINA is pleased to be partnering with the Australian Press Council to ensure hyperlocal and independent newsrooms can access membership.
LINA welcomes recommendations of philanthropy inquiry
The Productivity Commission’s inquiry recommended access to Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status include public interest journalism.
New sub-editing service for newsrooms more important than ever in AI-driven digital landscape
While many newsrooms are now turning to AI tools to review news content, the role of human journalists and editors in verifying and proofing news articles is more important than…
New campaign to champion grassroots journalism and save local media outlets
A pivotal nationwide campaign aimed at growing diverse, community focussed voices in Australia’s embattled media landscape.
Know thy audience: Using surveys to understand your readers
How to roll out a successful survey to your newsroom audience, including planning, questions and follow-ups.
Smaller publishers and diverse voices to be disproportionately impacted by Meta designation
Smaller local publishers would be disproportionately affected should Meta remove news content from Facebook and Instagram in response to government designation.