Morrison Government reveals 107 publishers and broadcasters to benefit from $50m PING program

June 30, 2020 10:17

The Morrison Government’s $50m Public Interest News Gathering (PING) Program will see 107 regional publishers and broadcasters receive funding to support news services operating in rural and regional areas in 2020-21.

The Government began contacting successful parties for the grant on Sunday. Approximately 130 applications were received, with minister for communications, cyber safety and the arts, Paul Fletcher, saying the funding will turn around the futures of some media businesses.

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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1 COMMENTS

Rhys 1 Jul 20

Mildly confused. many of these companies putting their hand out “cut” these news and content jobs to save money and “centralising” operations. Give this to the privateers and community organisations who help regions keep their “voice”. Many of these large companies have CEO’s who are paid millions….I would rather see money go to ACE radio, Grant Broadcasters and ACM vs SCA or Newscorp etc….

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