The government is spending millions on news, but crucial community media remains underfunded
- Written by Bridget Backhaus, Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies, Griffith University
ShutterstockThe Australian government has launched its News Media Assistance Program, throwing a lifeline to public interest journalism and local news.
The latest push for a more diverse and sustainable news landscape also saw community broadcasters receive a modest but much-needed boost to their funding.
The announcement, worth $180 million...
