When I was a kid my town had two newspapers. A broadsheet and a shitty rag called The News. The guy who inherited The News went on to buy the other paper and then like a cancer take over the world. Today 11 of the 12 Australian capital city dailies are owned by just two companies.
There are a few independent online news services but having the Guardian start an Australian branch is a welcome boost to democracy here. Visiting the Australian sub-site on a co.uk domain wasn't all that attractive for a country that has been independent since federation. So well done everyone at The Guardian.
There are a few independent online news services but having the Guardian start an Australian branch is a welcome boost to democracy here. Visiting the Australian sub-site on a co.uk domain wasn't all that attractive for a country that has been independent since federation. So well done everyone at The Guardian.