local news
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Local and independent newsrooms backed by communities nationwide
Communities across Australia have shown their strong support for local and independent journalism through LINA’s annual Our News. Your Voice. campaign.
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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
The Local and Independent News Association (LINA) has launched a free Newsletter Growth Kit, encouraging newsrooms to grow their audiences beyond social media.
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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.
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Brunswick Voice
Meet Mark Phillips, Editor of the Brunswick Voice.
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Digital News Report: Australia 2025
Opportunities and learnings for local and independent newsrooms.
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The Conversation
Meet Misha Ketchell, Editor of The Conversation.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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The Riverine Grazier
Tertia Butcher, editor of The Riverine Grazier, on engaging young readers.
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Western Weekender
Troy Dodds from the Western Weekender on interacting with locals in his Penrith community.