Government announces $50m support package for regional media

Jamieson Murphy
Updated April 16 2020 - 9:46am, first published April 15 2020 - 3:01pm
SUPPORT: Communications Minister Paul Fletcher said the media sector was doing it tough, particularly in regional areas. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
SUPPORT: Communications Minister Paul Fletcher said the media sector was doing it tough, particularly in regional areas. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The federal government has announced a $50-million support package for regional journalism, along with tax relief for television and radio stations.

Jamieson Murphy

Jamieson Murphy

News director

Newcastle Herald news director. Interested in any and all yarns. Whisper g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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