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Aaron Bunch

Fake news, falling trust are top threats to journalism

Newsroom closures, fake news and a lack of trust are the biggest threats to journalism. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The rise of fake news and declining trust in media outlets are significant threats to public interest journalism, a survey has found.

The closure of newsrooms and a lack of resources and staff were also identified as major risks to reporting, according to the 2025 Australian Media Landscape Report.

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