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In most of regional Australia, local news has vanished from the community narrative. And local democracy is being gutted as a result.

Mining billionaire, who hasn’t always been on good terms with reporters, bankrolls journalism awards. Plus: cuts continue across media companies

Why is Star Casino in Sydney so arrogant and contemptuous of regulation? Because it has a political party and a major union on its side.

If Donald Trump is reelected US president in November, it will deliver a gift to those who want greater distance between Australia and the US.

Defamation is one of the great Australian pastimes. Crikey took a look back at which politicians have decided to take their tiffs into court.

Katharine Murphy’s departure from Guardian Australia ruffled feathers, but she’s not alone in crossing over to politics from the media.

Kim Williams chairing the national broadcaster and ex-News Corp editor Luke McIIveen running Nine flag big changes on the way.

Sydney’s main news providers have many interests in common with the pugnacious leadership of Racing NSW. Have they become too close?

The insurance industry is known to thrive in a rising interest rate environment. Although inflation has eased significantly, it remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, making room for more rate hikes. Hence, smart insurance stocks Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Fairfax Financial (FRFHF), and Heritage Insurance (HRTG) could be ideal additions…