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 Murdoch Media Inquiry Bill may have been shut down, but LINA says the need for action is more urgent…
How a Canadian newsroom monetised solutions journalism
A buzzword of the moment, ‘solutions journalism’ is a product of the news media which is widely accepted as having…
How an advisory group can strengthen your news service
How to establish a newsroom or improve existing news services while drawing from the expertise of a community advisory group.
How to register a news organisation as a charity
When setting up an independent news organisation, there are several legal business entities available to choose from.