Meet the Newsrooms

Meet the Newsrooms

Meet Australia's local and independent digital news publishers. After spending years embedded in a local community, what have been the most surprising, sad or heartwarming stories LINA member newsrooms have covered? Editors will share the creative ways they are engaging their audiences and sustaining their news business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Brunswick Voice on the credibility of print

July 17, 2025 • 8 mins
Meet Mark Phillips, Editor of Brunswick Voice. In this episode, Mark talks about why he launched this newspaper in 2021 after the local outlets had shut down. Then, he shares how the paper supported community fundraising to keep a local artist's collective going, and also covered tough story about a recent arrest. Finally, Mark talks about the credibility of print newspapers and how to keep dialogue open between a newspaper and it'...

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The Conversation on hosting open editorial meetings

June 9, 2025 • 10 mins
Meet Misha Ketchell, editor of The Conversation. In this episode, Misha talks about The Conversation's emergency reporting including providing maps of the recent flooding in NSW. He also explains some of the tougher stories for him to navigate as an editor. Finally, Misha shares The Conversation's way of keeping an open dialogue with its readership through publishing feedback and running open editorial meetings.

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The Riverine Grazier on engaging young readers

May 5, 2025 • 6 mins
Meet Tertia Butcher, editor of The Riverine Grazier since 1995. In this episode, Tertia explains the logistics and logic behind her 'Editor for 60 minutes' initiative, inviting young students into her office. She also talks about her favourite investigative piece on a school bus crash in the area, and the difficulties of reporting on council scandals.

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Western Weekender on interacting with locals

February 13, 2025 • 8 mins
Meet Troy Dodds, the managing editor of Western Weekender. He tells us about how the paper stays in touch with the locals of Penrith through a text line, involvement in local events and keeping the office doors open for anyone to walk in. We also talk about navigating council or sports controversies when you know the people involved in the scandal.

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Newsport on accurately reflecting local community

January 15, 2025 • 7 mins
Meet Sam Cullen, the managing director of Newsport, covering news and community in Far North Queensland's Douglas shire. In this episode, Sam tells us why hyperlocal journalists are the most trustworthy. He also explains the difficulties of crocodile reporting, perhaps one of the more niche issues this paper has to deal with. Finally, he talks about Newsport's successful real estate and job listings directories.

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SE Voice on writing stories that hit close to home

December 18, 2024 • 8 mins
Meet Lechelle Earl, the editor of SE Voice. In this episode, we talk about the viral moment a local footy player was drafted into the AFL — and how important it is for local news outlets to be the ones covering those stories. Being embedded in the community can also be tough, as Lechelle opens up about covering a story close to her heart.

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Tasmanian Inquirer on the Right to Information Act and not using advertising

November 18, 2024 • 7 mins
Meet Bob Burton, the co-founder of Tasmanian Inquirer — a digital publication covering under-reported issues around politics, society and environment across the state. In this episode, Bob talks about influencing state politics through journalism, and using the Right to Information Act to obtain information for his reporting. He also explains why Tasmanian Inquirer has chosen not to feature advertising.

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Murray Bridge News on navigating reporting on misinformation

October 16, 2024 • 8 mins
Meet Peri Strathearn, the founder and editor of Murray Bridge News, located in South Australia's Murraylands. In this episode, Peri shares what it was like reporting on his town's 6 month long flood disaster. He also grapples with the rise of misinformation, and how to report responsibly on conspiracy groups. Finally, he gives us an insight into 'the screen thing', a successful advertising method he is frequently asked about.
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National Indigenous Radio Service on the urgency of climate change reporting

September 18, 2024 • 7 mins
Meet Karen Peterson, the general manager of First Nations-focused 24 hour news bulletin National Indigenous Radio Service. In this episode, we talk self care tips for journalists after covering triggering stories, why platforming First Nations voices around climate change issues is so important, and why the NIRS like to end their news bulletins with a lighthearted story.

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The Westsider on the delicacy of reporting the housing crisis

September 2, 2024 • 8 mins
Meet Barbara Heggen, editor of community newspaper The Westsider. Barbara shares the most heartwarming community projects happening in the multicultural suburbs of Melbourne's west. She explains the history of Techno Park Drive, an area that has been housing refugees and migrants since the 1950's, where residents are now facing mass eviction. Barbara also details some of the creative ways she generates sustainable revenue for the p...

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