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Federal Government announces $180M commitment for independent news publishers

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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Community Broadcast Sector seeks increased funding in upcoming budget

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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