Meet Australia's local and independent digital news publishers. After spending years embedded in a local community, what have been the most surprising, sad or heartwarming stories LINA member newsrooms have covered? Editors will share the creative ways they are engaging their audiences and sustaining their news business.
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About Time on reaching readers who are incarcerated
Meet Joseph Friedman, one of the founders of About Time. In this episode, Joseph talks about what inspired him to start Australia's first prison newspaper. He details why stories about people being rehabilitated are important, considering how mainstream media has trouble humanising people in prison.
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17 Dec 2025
Manningham Life on translating to a LOTE
Meet Stella Yee, Founder and Editor of Manningham Life. In this episode, Stella explains how print editions and translating her articles to Chinese keep the publication inclusive to everyone in her community. She outlines her most rewarding story about a massive freeway construction, and the toughest piece of work - a council election guide.
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18 Nov 2025
Fitzmedia on advertising IRL
Meet Liam Fitzgerald, Founder and Director at Fitzmedia. In this episode, Liam explains why he decided to launch a live TV news station completely online. Then, he talks about the role local media plays in preserving the history of the area, in particular a story he did on Warrnambool's old textiles factory. Finally, Liam explains why reporting on road fatalities is so hard as a local journalist, and also about the new Mercato advertising screens Fitzmedia has been using.
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18 Jul 2025
Brunswick Voice on the credibility of print
Meet Mark Phillips, Editor of Brunswick Voice. In this episode, Mark talks about why he launched this newspaper in 2021 after the local outlets had shut down. Then, he shares how the paper supported community fundraising to keep a local artist's collective going, and also covered tough story about a recent arrest. Finally, Mark talks about the credibility of print newspapers and how to keep dialogue open between a newspaper and it's community.
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10 Jun 2025
The Conversation on hosting open editorial meetings
Misha Ketchell, editor of The Conversation, discusses emergency reporting, navigating tough stories, and fostering open dialogue with readers through feedback and editorial meetings in this interview episode.
6 May 2025
The Riverine Grazier on engaging young readers
Meet Tertia Butcher, editor of The Riverine Grazier since 1995. In this episode, Tertia explains the logistics and logic behind her 'Editor for 60 minutes' initiative, inviting young students into her office. She also talks about her favourite investigative piece on a school bus crash in the area, and the difficulties of reporting on council scandals.
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13 Feb 2025
Western Weekender on interacting with locals
Meet Troy Dodds, the managing editor of Western Weekender. He tells us about how the paper stays in touch with the locals of Penrith through a text line, involvement in local events and keeping the office doors open for anyone to walk in. We also talk about navigating council or sports controversies when you know the people involved in the scandal.
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16 Jan 2025
Newsport on accurately reflecting local community
Newsport's managing director Sam Cullen shares the value of hyperlocal journalism and how it fosters trust in the community through nuanced and accurate reporting.
19 Dec 2024
SE Voice on writing stories that hit close to home
Lechelle Earl, editor of SE Voice, shares insights on the importance of local news outlets covering community stories, revealing the challenges and rewards of embedding in the community to tell stories that hit close to home.
19 Nov 2024
Tasmanian Inquirer on the Right to Information Act and not using advertising
Meet Bob Burton, the co-founder of Tasmanian Inquirer — a digital publication covering under-reported issues around politics, society and environment across the state. In this episode, Bob talks about influencing state politics through journalism, and using the Right to Information Act to obtain information for his reporting. He also explains why Tasmanian Inquirer has chosen not to feature advertising.
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17 Oct 2024
Murray Bridge News on reporting misinformation and conspiracies
Meet Peri Strathearn, the founder and editor of Murray Bridge News, located in South Australia's Murraylands. In this episode, Peri shares what it was like reporting on his town's 6 month long flood disaster. He also grapples with the rise of misinformation, and how to report responsibly on conspiracy groups. Finally, he gives us an insight into 'the screen thing', a successful advertising method he is frequently asked about.
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19 Sept 2024
National Indigenous Radio Service on the urgency of climate change reporting
Meet Karen Peterson, the general manager of First Nations-focused 24 hour news bulletin National Indigenous Radio Service. In this episode, we talk self care tips for journalists after covering triggering stories, why platforming First Nations voices around climate change issues is so important, and why the NIRS like to end their news bulletins with a lighthearted story.
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3 Sept 2024
The Westsider on the delicacy of reporting the housing crisis
Meet Barbara Heggen, editor of community newspaper The Westsider. Barbara shares the most heartwarming community projects happening in the multicultural suburbs of Melbourne's west. She explains the history of Techno Park Drive, an area that has been housing refugees and migrants since the 1950's, where residents are now facing mass eviction. Barbara also details some of the creative ways she generates sustainable revenue for the publication, including involving university students and professors, and engaging volunteers.
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