Industry news
The latest industry and policy developments and updates on LINA’s work.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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).
Judith Neilson Institute backs hyperlocal news
Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas (JNI), is one of the supporting organisations involved in establishing the Local and Independent News Association (LINA).
LINA to boost local news
Having worked as Editorial Director at the ABC and now Executive Director of the Organization of News Ombudsman, Alan Sunderland understands the importance of ethically sourced news.
The History of Murray Bridge News
Peri Strathearn was the senior journalist for his commercial, local paper, The Murray Valley Standard, when the COVID pandemic hit and the paper shut down during lockdown in April 2020…
Outback Radio 2WEB saves outback, regional newspaper for Bourke and its surrounding community
After 131 years in operation, Bourke’s local newspaper, The Western Herald, was threatened with closure. Luckily community radio station 2WEB saved the day.