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Local news is dwindling globally. Here’s how other countries are trying to fix it

  • Written by Kristy Hess, Professor (Communication), Deakin University

Australians and people the world over rely on local journalism to keep them informed, but the sector is in a lot of trouble. More than 200 local newspapers in regional Australia significantly cut their services or closed during the COVID pandemic.

Many other newspaper businesses have centralised operations or made cuts to save money. Publications...

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