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We analysed 30 years of Australian media articles – and unearthed some glaring gaps in the coverage

  • Written by: Alexandra Wake, Associate Professor, Journalism, RMIT University
We analysed 30 years of Australian media articles – and unearthed some glaring gaps in the coveragePhoto by Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels

The news media play a vital role in shaping the public conversation and covering complex issues such as war, the economy, climate change and technology.

Yet our new research has found the news media in Australia have failed to meet the news coverage needs of those often most affected by these issues.

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