Today, the Federal government announced a multi-million dollar commitment to support public interest journalism, through the independent and community media sector. 

Hundreds of local news outlets have been scaled back or closed entirely in the past five years, leaving countless news blackspots nationwide.

Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland confirmed extra funding for the community media sector, as well as a News Assistance Program, allowing news outlets to address the specific needs of their unique audiences.

Image: CBAA Staff and Board members, Image: Supplied/ E Jordan

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Reece Kinnane – Head of Advocacy and Communications, Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA), and Claire Stuchbery – Executive Director, Local and Independent News Association (LINA)

First aired on The Wire, Monday 16 December 2024