Handout to save regional papers "wholly inadequate" says MEAA

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April 7 2020 - 6:00pm
Country Press Australia has called for the federal government to release all $48 million worth of funds allocated to small, regional papers to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.
Country Press Australia has called for the federal government to release all $48 million worth of funds allocated to small, regional papers to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.

The federal government has released $5 million to support public interest journalism during COVID-19, but industry groups and unions say it's not enough to save small regional papers.

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Olivia Calver

Journalist

Journalist for The Land

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