Local newspapers are vital for disadvantaged communities, but they're struggling too
- Written by: Kristy Hess, Professor (Communication), Deakin University
ShutterstockAs residents in the small Victorian city of Portland voiced concerns about the loss of vital healthcare services in their area, the local newspaper – The Portland Observer – was there to cover the story. It produced a series of reports highlighting the impact on residents (including a baby being born in a carpark),...
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