The demise of local papers should be taken seriously

Tweed Daily News

Two daily papers in towns in Australia have been closed down as part of a systematic closure of paid-for titles Down Under. The loss of a local paper may not have the day-to-day impact on a community of, say, the closure of a butcher’s shop or a hardware store, but the gap it leaves behind is a very serious one Read more »

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The McCanns at the Leveson Inquiry

A foundation for the future of journalism

With the Leveson Inquiry in full swing, the reputation of the press has never been lower. Yet the importance of holding to account those who wield power has never been greater. Enter The Journalism Foundation – a new organisation dedicated to promoting free and fair reporting around the world, writes Simon Kelner Read more »

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