Industry news
The latest industry and policy developments and updates on LINA’s work.
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Ahead of election, local and independent newsrooms unite for national grassroots campaign
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) is proud to announce the return of its national fundraising initiative, Our News. Your Voice., running from Monday April 28 to Sunday May…
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Local and independent news publishers gather in Melbourne amid turbulent times for industry
Local and independent news publishers from across Australia are gathering in Melbourne this week for the third annual LINA Summit.
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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
The government announced on Sunday that it will not proceed with the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024, on the basis that “there is no pathway to…
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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.
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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.
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Government must support local and independent news in lieu of Royal Commission or media inquiry
The Murdoch Media Inquiry Bill may have been shut down, but LINA says the need for action is more urgent than ever.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LINA welcomes recommendations of philanthropy inquiry
The Productivity Commission’s inquiry recommended access to Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status include public interest journalism.
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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…