This podcast from Australian radio on the challenges of local journalism is informative. The problems described are not unique to Australia, in as much as they derive from the decline of traditional advertising, thanks to the rise of the Web and social media. Potential solutions are discussed, as are the implications for democracy.
abc.net.au/listen/programs/big…
#media #journalism #democracy
abc.net.au/listen/programs/big…
#media #journalism #democracy
Read all about it! — why local news matters and what we can do to save it
Who's watching your local council, keeping you abreast of issues in your neighbourhood, and celebrating your community's achievements? That used to be the role of your local newspaper, but now many of us don't have one.Natasha Mitchell (ABC listen)