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  • Building on someone else’s land: local news publishers turn to newsletters to own their audiences, supported by a new Newsletter Growth Kit

    Building on someone else’s land: local news publishers turn to newsletters to own their audiences, supported by a new Newsletter Growth Kit

    The Local and Independent News Association (LINA) has launched a free Newsletter Growth Kit, encouraging newsrooms to grow their audiences beyond social media.

  • Two small publishers share their learnings about supporting emerging journalists

    Two small publishers share their learnings about supporting emerging journalists

    Editor for a Day, sub-editing and offering mentorship opportunities: recommendations from The Westsider, The Riverine Grazier and LINA.

  • Brunswick Voice

    Brunswick Voice

    Meet Mark Phillips, Editor of the Brunswick Voice.

  • Digital News Report: Australia 2025

    Digital News Report: Australia 2025

    Opportunities and learnings for local and independent newsrooms.

  • The Conversation

    The Conversation

    Meet Misha Ketchell, Editor of The Conversation.

  • Help! I’ve been hit with a copyright infringement notice. Now what?  

    Help! I’ve been hit with a copyright infringement notice. Now what?  

    Many newsrooms have received copyright infringement notices from third-party agencies—some real, some scams. Here’s how to tell the difference and what to do if you’re contacted.

  • How to avoid infringing someone else’s copyright

    How to avoid infringing someone else’s copyright

    Copyright slip-ups can happen easily in a busy newsroom—but there are practical ways to reduce your risk. Get clarity around when and how you can use others’ content legally, and…

  • Copyright: What to Do If Your Material Has Been Used Without Permission

    Copyright: What to Do If Your Material Has Been Used Without Permission

    As a local news publisher, your reporting and images are protected by copyright—but what happens when someone else uses them without asking? This article explains how copyright works, how to…

  • How Riverine Grazier turns its newsletter into a podcast and tools to help

    How Riverine Grazier turns its newsletter into a podcast and tools to help

    Riverine Grazier has been experimenting with AI, and the CBAA’s Andrew Morris suggests AI programs that could make the process easier.

  • The Riverine Grazier

    The Riverine Grazier

    Tertia Butcher, editor of The Riverine Grazier, on engaging young readers.

  • Western Weekender

    Western Weekender

    Troy Dodds from the Western Weekender on interacting with locals in his Penrith community.

  • SE Voice

    SE Voice

    Editor of SE Voice Lechelle Earl on writing stories that hit close to home.

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