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Emily Verdouw

Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

Public-interest journalism and media diversity are key considerations of news industry support. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Local news and community broadcasting is at the core of a $180 million media funding package that includes support for national newswire Australian Associated Press.

The Albanese government overnight revealed plans of its News Media Assistance Program, known as News Map, which plots a path for services considered critical to Australian democracy.

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