Industry news
The latest industry and policy developments and updates on LINA’s work.
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Five tech treats to gift your publication
You might be fairly on top of your gift shopping, but have you thought about giving your newsroom a little treat? We list five tech gifts.
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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!
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INSS Reflections
As a new LINA staff member on the other side of the world, attending LION’s upgraded and amplified event, the Independent News Sustainability Summit in Austin Texas, was an intimidating…
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LINA’s board expands with two experienced publishers
LINA’s board has expanded to seven Directors, with Nelson Yap and Peri Strathearn completing our team of experts.
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In the Cove ensures information flows where water doesn’t
A burst water main in Lane Cove in the inner-north of Sydney has caused havoc for residents in surrounding suburbs and highlighted the importance of local news reporting.
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Google News Initiative launches the News Equity Fund
Google News Initiative’s News Equity Fund to provide cash awards to news organisations to serve underrepresented communities around the world.
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Local & Independent News Association appoints Executive Director
Claire Stuchbery joins LINA after a 20 year career in media policy, stakeholder engagement, policy development and communications.
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Future of regional newspapers inquiry recommends support for hyperlocal news
LINA welcomes The Future of Regional Newspapers in a Digital World: Inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers report published by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts…
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Grants for flood-affected local and independent media
The Judith Neilson Institute and LINA have created a flood impact fund to support independent newsrooms affected by floods.
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How LINA will help independent news and how you can get involved
There has been a new trend; independent news outlets are popping up all over the country.
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Funding for cadet journalists now available
Regional media organisations eligible for grants through the cadetship stream of the Journalist Fund are now welcome to apply.
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New Local & Independent News Association supports hyperlocal news industry
In response to challenges faced by the hyperlocal news industry, the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas has partnered with CBAA to develop the Local and Independent News Association (LINA).