newspapers

Wednesday, June 03

The secret history of News Corp

The News Corp media empire began as a means to disseminate propaganda on behalf of its industrialist owners, and not much has changed, argues Sally Young.

Future of SA country papers unclear after takeover deal

The future of a stable of newspapers across regional South Australia is uncertain, after a Sydney buyer scooped them up in a national deal worth $115m.

Photo: AP/Noah Berger

News Corp lifts profit despite Australian newspapers

News Corp has lifted first-quarter profit 48.5 per cent to $US101 million ($A138.8 million) despite a seven per cent fall in revenue at its Australian newspapers.

Hundreds sign up to support local independent journalism

InDaily’s reader funding program has attracted hundreds of pledges in the first two weeks.

Radio Adelaide sacks staff as it faces revenue reality

In today’s column, Radio Adelaide is facing troubled times as it sacks most of its staff, and the latest newspaper audit figures sound another warning about the future of print.