TLDR version: The decline of local news media in Australia is nothing new, but it has large implications for local communities and democratic participation at national, State, and local levels. The decline is driven by the rise of social media, which is changing both news delivery and also the nature of the audience. In the wake of Facebook’s refusal to renew its agreements with news organisations, enhanced policies to support local news reporting will be needed.

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