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…
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…
The print vs digital debate: Why Brunswick Voice chooses hybrid
Brunswick Voice was launched as a digital-first publication in 2021, but founder and editor Mark Phillips always had a print…
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…
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…
Government must support local and independent news in lieu of Royal Commission or media inquiry
The Environment and Communications Legislation Committee on Thursday released recommendations that the proposed Murdoch Media Inquiry Bill 2023 not be…