PETER WALSH MP YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT

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regional and rural news organisations, but in a way that reflects the Deakin University led research findings, would be a welcome first step.”

The report suggests government policies and advertising spend remains the most influential factor in providing baseline surety to the long-term sustainability of small, independently owned news outlets across Australia, but questions whether taxpayer funds to support media might have been misdirected.

It claims the shift a way from traditional media and towards social media and larger metropolitan news outlets with greater digital reach has led to a decline in engagement with regional and rural audiences, as well as a financial strain upon publishers in these areas.

The report describes a ‘digital shiny things bias’ towards digital innovation at the expense of supporting initiatives that may be most beneficial to rural and regional audiences.

A greater appreciation for place-based public interest journalism and the need for collaboration among publishers were other key findings. The report also calls for more research on the value and impact of artificial intelligence in regional and rural news, and for a national campaign to recruit more journalists and address perceptions about careers outside of metropolitan areas.

“Newsrooms in regional and rural areas can offer some of the most varied, fulfilling and interesting work to journalists, and it should never just be about country papers being seen as merely a stepping stone to a job elsewhere in the city,” Mr Manuel said.

“The attractions and affordability of a regional lifestyle are well known to those of us who live in regional and rural Australia, and we should never accept our way of life, or our careers as being in any way inferior or less deserving.” ers and tennis tournament players. Some visitors to the town even camp next to the pool and are unable to utilise it, surely the shire could see this as potential revenue by those who don’t have a season pass!

Mr Manuel said Country Press Australia members would continue to innovate and adapt their businesses, and to seek ways to work together for a better media industry, but the need for more effective government support and understanding would be crucial to the long-term sustainability of country papers. He also thanked Deakin University, RMIT and the Australian Research Council for the work that had gone into developing the report.

TamaraBoyd Boort

1. What is tattooed on Popeye’s arm?

2. Who wrote the Da Vinci Code?

3. In what decade was the Korean War?

4. What type of legal defence is derived from the Latin word meaning “elsewhere”?

5. Which is the most frequently crossed international land border in the world?

6. What colour are the G’s in the Google logo?

7. Which singer’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?

8. Who wrote Oliver Twist?

9. In which ocean would you find the countries Mauritius and Madagascar?

10. What is the medical term for your kneecap?

11. In Home Alone 1 where did the McAllister family go on holiday leaving Kevin behind?

12. What is the currency of South Africa?

13. What planet has The Great Red Spot?

14. In Roman mythology who was the God of war

15. Which part of the body would be covered if you were wearing spats?

16. What city was once known as Batmania?

17. Niue is a self-governing coral island in free association with what larger country?

18. What beer company claims their name is “Australian for beer?”

19. In 1962, Dawn Fraser became the first woman to swim what distance freestyle in less than one minute?

20. What British fashion company was founded in 1856?

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