They are more engaged in news and more willing to pay for it – and they do so primarily through social media.
- Postdoctoral Fellow, News & Media Research Centre, University of Canberra
Many Australians are concerned about misinformation, and as a result some choose to disengage from the democratic process altogether.
The latest Digital News Report shows Australians are still avoiding traditional media, but are highly sceptical of social media players.
A new study shows Australians are wary of news that is produced by AI – but they worry more about its involvement in certain kinds of news than others.
Meanwhile, new research shows Australian women are turning their backs on news more than men, which has implications for the media industry.
These findings suggest there is room for improved recruitment and reporting practices in the news industry
New research shows that while media companies are now much more reflective of the community they represent, there is still work to be done on inclusion in journalism.
When it comes to climate change, Australians want their news reported a little differently.
New analysis shows the Australian media focused on providing accurate information in the early months of the pandemic. But as it dragged on, media output became messier.
With regional news outlets long in decline, people have been increasingly turning to social media for information. Facebook’s news ban places that under threat.
New research reveals Australians are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about coronavirus news, with younger people particularly worried about its effects.
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