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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine

04/07/2025

This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the responsibility is far greater than that. The future of regional news publishing is inextricably linked to whether regional communities will…

Hill responds to TAHA furore

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 509107 Bruce MP and Assistant Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Minister JULIAN HILL has come under fire for his…

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Footy test for new Metro Tunnel routes

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Cranbourne Community Hospital introduces ophthalmology service

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Breakfast a piece of toast

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Pink, Patel and Pakenham

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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine

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Market future vision unveiled

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Cranbourne Community Hospital introduces ophthalmology service

Breakfast a piece of toast

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