Saturday Magazine

21 Jan 2025

Saturday 18th, January, 2025: Why is the Federal Government Not Funding Crucial Community Media? Bridget Backhaus, Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies, Griffith University

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Macca and Nevena talk to Bridget Backhaus, Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies, Griffith University, The government is spending millions on news, but crucial community media remains underfunded

The Australian government has launched its News Media Assistance Program, throwing a lifeline to public interest journalism and local news.

The latest push for a more diverse and sustainable news landscape also saw community broadcasters receive a modest but much-needed boost to their funding.

The announcement, worth $180 million overall, is a welcome pre-Christmas gift for struggling media outlets.

But it largely overlooks the importance of community broadcasting in providing accessible, community-engaged news. The program falls short of meaningfully helping the chronically underfunded part of the media landscape.

 

https://theconversation.com/the-government-is-spending-millions-on-news-but-crucial-community-media-remains-underfunded-246123

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7 Dec 2025

Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Myles Russell-Cook, Artistic Director and CEO, ACCA; Highlights of his First Year

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Kenny and Sally talk to Myles Russell-Cook, Artistic Director and CEO, ACCA; Highlights of his First Year. Myles discusses his first year ...

7 Dec 2025

Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Dr Varun Kommidi GP, Prahran Market Clinic, TGA Announces Some Concerns over Ozempic.

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Sally and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Dr Varun Kommidi, GP, Prahran Market Clinic. The TGA has ...

6 Dec 2025

Saturday, 6th, Dec, 2025: Jenna Tuke, CEO Switchboard Victoria, 2025 Retrospective.

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Sally and Kenny were joined live in the studio by Switchboard CEO, Jenna Tuke, as they discuss her highs & ...