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Federal Government announces $180M commitment for independent news publishers

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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 …

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Australia’s climate finance commitment inadequate for vulnerable Pacific nations

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Ahead of Australia’s bid to host COP31 in 2026, Oxfam is calling on the Australian Government to increase its climate finance commitments, especially to support recovery from loss and damage in vulnerable Pacific nations. New research from Oxfam indicates the number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific region has increased by more …

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Federal Budget 2024-25: What’s in it for the Arts?

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This year’s Federal Budget has seen a significant amount allocated in support the arts sector across Australia. Several initiatives within the Sector will receive increased funding, namely live music, artist education and screen content for children. However there are still gaps within the budget, specifically for individual artists and grassroots organizations. Image: Image: Pexels/ Sebastian …

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Sudanese community pledges government for more funding in aid

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More than a dozen organisations are asking Foreign Minister Penny Wong to commit more humanitarian aid for Sudan. The organisations, including the Australian Council for International Development and the Sudanese Australian Advocacy Network, say Australia is lagging behind its counterparts like the UK and Canada in funding aid for the African country. Image: Image Credit: …

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Community Broadcast Sector seeks increased funding in upcoming budget

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In the lead up to the next federal Budget, many organisations and groups have already made submissions to the government. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is seeking an increase of funding, in order to implement strategies laid out in Roadmap 2033, pushing for the sector to become more sustainable.   Image: Image: Supplied/ 4zzz …

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