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Campaign focusing on building more community-driven media

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The Our News. Your Voice. 2025 campaign has just wrapped up, which united 52 local and independent digital newsrooms across Australia in a display of community-driven journalism. Organised by the Local & Independent News Association (LINA), focused on the essential role of independent media in keeping communities informed and empowered, especially during an election week. …

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Continued Concerns Over Lack of Press Freedom in President Putin’s Russia

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There are fresh concerns over the lack of press freedom in Russia, following the sentencing of four journalists who had previously worked for the late Alexei Navalny, former opposition leader and political activist.  These journalists were considered to have taken part in extremist activities, according to the Kremlin.  The Australian journalist and the Co-Director of …

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Survey: journalists’ concerns about AI ahead of Federal election

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A recent survey of over 500 journalists highlights growing concerns about the impact of generative AI and social media on journalism, particularly as the Federal Election approaches. The Medianet 2025 Media Landscape Report found that many journalists are struggling with the adoption of AI tools and the rise of misinformation, with 88% expressing concerns about …

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Federal report reveals social media impact and Meta’s withdrawal

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The Federal government has tabled a second interim report around its social media inquiry. The report shows the influence and impacts of social media on the Australian community and the decision of social media corporation Meta of abandoning its deal with the government. The report also did recommendations so public journalism becomes more sustainable. Produced …

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French government sponsors African journalists to cover the Olympics

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The 2024 Paris Olympics are coming to an end in just a few days. Australia remains in third position and the media coverage of each gold, silver and bronze medal has been near constant. However, for many countries across the world, comprehensive coverage of the Olympics isn’t guaranteed. In an effort to address these gaps, …

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Disparity in reporting on women’s issues worldwide: Research

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According to the World Health Organisation one  in three women worldwide experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. But how is this issue reflected in media reporting in the Global North and Global South? Dr Andrea Baker – Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Monash University, says women located in …

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