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Communications Minister addresses National Press Club

Communications Minister addresses National Press Club

Contractions continue in Australian news landscape: September and quarterly report

Contractions continue in Australian news landscape: September and quarterly report

King Island’s strong public interest journalism, and an increase in news outlets: August News Data Report

King Island’s strong public interest journalism, and an increase in news outlets: August News Data Report

Five birthday wishes from Croakey Health Media

Five birthday wishes from Croakey Health Media

PIJI extends news sampling to cover national referendum

PIJI extends news sampling to cover national referendum

PIJI marks World News Day

PIJI marks World News Day

Further closures, and a vibrant Darwin news market: July report

Further closures, and a vibrant Darwin news market: July report

Interview: Rebuilding local news in the US

Interview: Rebuilding local news in the US

Feedback open on funding and governance of ABC and SBS

Feedback open on funding and governance of ABC and SBS

Areas without print or digital news increase: PIJI research

Areas without print or digital news increase: PIJI research

Happy birthday to commercial radio!

Happy birthday to commercial radio!

The state of news in the UK

The state of news in the UK

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Industry News

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Willie Jackson defends state-funded media independence

Willie Jackson defends state-funded media independence

28/11/2023

1News

‘We Go Where We Think We Can Have The Most Impact’: Five lessons from successful local news startups

‘We Go Where We Think We Can Have The Most Impact’: Five lessons from successful local news startups

27/11/2023

Nieman Reports

Facebook subscriptions: Could Meta still be a friend for publishers?

Facebook subscriptions: Could Meta still be a friend for publishers?

27/11/2023

Press Gazette

The legal framework for AI is being built in real time, and a ruling in the Sarah Silverman case should give publishers pause

The legal framework for AI is being built in real time, and a ruling in the Sarah Silverman case should give publishers pause

27/11/2023

Nieman Lab

‘Serious breach’: social media platform X booted from Australia’s misinformation code

‘Serious breach’: social media platform X booted from Australia’s misinformation code

27/11/2023

The Guardian

Roy Morgan and ThinkNewsBrand’s Total News data reveals 6 in 10 news readers pay for the content

Roy Morgan and ThinkNewsBrand’s Total News data reveals 6 in 10 news readers pay for the content

27/11/2023

Mediaweek

Redundancies hit Private Media after a ‘very challenging year for advertising revenue’

Redundancies hit Private Media after a ‘very challenging year for advertising revenue’

27/11/2023

Mumbrella

Why the news industry is still playing catch up one year on from ChatGPT

Why the news industry is still playing catch up one year on from ChatGPT

27/11/2023

Mumbrella

A Powerful Tool for Fighting Corruption Is Going Extinct

A Powerful Tool for Fighting Corruption Is Going Extinct

26/11/2023

New York Times

Market Herald ditches plans to become major publisher, doubles down on classifieds

Market Herald ditches plans to become major publisher, doubles down on classifieds

26/11/2023

Australian Financial Review

‘TVs should serve the consumer, not the government and not Free TV Australia’: ASTRA takes aim at TV prominence law

‘TVs should serve the consumer, not the government and not Free TV Australia’: ASTRA takes aim at TV prominence law

24/11/2023

Mumbrella

Your Local Newspaper Might Not Have a Single Reporter

Your Local Newspaper Might Not Have a Single Reporter

24/11/2023

Wall Street Journal

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PIJI Coverage

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Examining the Social, Civic, and Political Impact of Local Newspaper Closure in Outback Australia

Examining the Social, Civic, and Political Impact of Local Newspaper Closure in Outback Australia

28/09/2023

Media and Communication (Open Access Journal)

Media Movers: Rupert Murdoch steps down, ABC appoints Rachel Millar, 4BC Mornings new host, Veridooh, SCA

Media Movers: Rupert Murdoch steps down, ABC appoints Rachel Millar, 4BC Mornings new host, Veridooh, SCA

23/09/2023

Mediaweek

News Closures, Trust, and Community Attachment among Regional News Audiences: A Case Study of Australia

News Closures, Trust, and Community Attachment among Regional News Audiences: A Case Study of Australia

15/09/2023

Journalism Practice

When tackling misinformation and disinformation, we also need to address the wider news and information landscape

When tackling misinformation and disinformation, we also need to address the wider news and information landscape

29/08/2023

Croakey Health Media

Supporting local news; and rethinking the power of targeted advertising

Supporting local news; and rethinking the power of targeted advertising

27/06/2023

ABC Radio National

Digital News Report: Australia 2023

Digital News Report: Australia 2023

14/06/2023

Reuters Institute

Ben Roberts-Smith decision shows importance of journalism, defamation laws

Ben Roberts-Smith decision shows importance of journalism, defamation laws

01/06/2023

Canberra Times

Philanthropy Could Help Journalism Thrive. But It’s Not Without Risk.

Philanthropy Could Help Journalism Thrive. But It’s Not Without Risk.

20/02/2023

Sydney Morning Herald

Twitter And TikTok Could Be Called To Negotiate Under Australia’s News Media Code

Twitter And TikTok Could Be Called To Negotiate Under Australia’s News Media Code

08/12/2022

The Guardian

Review Gives Tick To Social Media Code

Review Gives Tick To Social Media Code

08/12/2022

The Canberra Times

Australian Governments Under Fire For Harming Children

Australian Governments Under Fire For Harming Children

08/12/2022

Croakey Health Media

The now and what’s next of journalism in Australia

The now and what’s next of journalism in Australia

21/11/2022

Triple R

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Media Releases

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PIJI welcomes Anita Jacoby AM to Board

PIJI welcomes Anita Jacoby AM to Board

18/09/2023

PIJI statement on government funding agreement

PIJI statement on government funding agreement

27/02/2023

PIJI welcomes ACMA consultation paper

PIJI welcomes ACMA consultation paper

18/01/2023

News Media Bargaining Code review shows need for more ACCC information gathering

News Media Bargaining Code review shows need for more ACCC information gathering

10/11/2022

PIJI welcomes federal budget funding for news media industry

PIJI welcomes federal budget funding for news media industry

21/10/2022

News sector experiences third largest trough since COVID-19

News sector experiences third largest trough since COVID-19

11/10/2022

Australia can learn from US models of philanthropy for journalism

Australia can learn from US models of philanthropy for journalism

26/08/2022

PIJI welcomes new minister for communications

PIJI welcomes new minister for communications

02/06/2022

PIJI data shows high number of news outlets not covered by News Media Bargaining Code

PIJI data shows high number of news outlets not covered by News Media Bargaining Code

25/05/2022

PIJI welcomes regional newspapers inquiry report

PIJI welcomes regional newspapers inquiry report

24/03/2022

PIJI shows emerging gaps in Australia’s news coverage for the first time

PIJI shows emerging gaps in Australia’s news coverage for the first time

09/02/2022

PIJI unveils Full Picture database

PIJI unveils Full Picture database

06/12/2021

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Industry Research

(Please note this is research produced by other organisations, not PIJI)

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Digital news report: Australia 2022

Digital news report: Australia 2022

13/09/2022

National Consultation Report 2021

National Consultation Report 2021

23/11/2021

News Deserts and Ghost Newspapers

News Deserts and Ghost Newspapers

12/07/2020

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Newsletters

PIJI sends out a monthly newsletter to subscribers, featuring news and key developments from around the sector.

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October Newsletter

October Newsletter

In this month’s edition, our data reveals recent market changes, research shines a light on the impact of losing a local paper, and all the latest news from the sector.

17/10/2023

September Newsletter

September Newsletter

In this month’s edition, a new board member joins PIJI's board, and the latest data on public interest journalism in Australia.

18/09/2023

August Newsletter

August Newsletter

In this month’s edition, we reveal the latest quarterly and monthly data from the Australian News Data Report, share a special audio-led blog about the results of the Digital News Report and mark a milestone for commercial radio.

18/08/2023

July Newsletter

July Newsletter

In this month’s edition, we take stock of a bumper round of changes in the Australian News Index; we recap PIJI on the radio discussing how to support local news; and we showcase three feature articles that take a deep dive into local news offerings out in the regions.

14/07/2023

June Newsletter

June Newsletter

PIJI’s Australian News Data Report: April 2023 edition is now available and for the first time, we are including a new data set of news outlet ownership. Furthermore, PIJI is pleased to reveal our new website.

19/06/2023

May Newsletter

May Newsletter

March quarterly data now live on the PIJI website, we have a federal budget round-up and PIJI's submission on the roductivity Commission inquiry into philanthropy.

23/05/2023

April Newsletter

April Newsletter

PIJI releases submission to ACMA Framework consultation, February Australian News Data Project report now live and new Deakin research shows importance of rural media.

12/04/2023

March Newsletter

March Newsletter

March quarterly data, Federal Budget round-up, Productivity Commission inquiry into philanthropy, News measurement submissions now available & Reuters report on press freedom

24/03/2023

February Newsletter

February Newsletter

PIJI submission to ACMA framework consultation, PIJI news sector research, Deakin research shows importance of rural media & Industry News & Events

28/02/2023

January Newsletter

January Newsletter

PIJI welcomes ACMA consultation on a measurement framework for news diversity and localism, while December Australian News Data Report shows persistent trend towards lower news availability in the regions.

27/01/2023

December Newsletter

December Newsletter

PIJI has become a credible, evidence-based voice for the health of public interest journalism in Australia. Our 2021/22 highlights include The Australian News Mapping Project, Local News Producers Map, The Australian News Index, The Australian News Sampling Project.

22/12/2022

November Newsletter

November Newsletter

October Australian News Data Report features new case studies. They are part of the Australian News Sampling Project’s pilot phase in which PIJI is rigor testing our research framework and methodology before broader application from 2023 onward.

01/12/2022

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