Regional media risks ‘losing voice’ amid cuts and Govt apathy, warns Prime Media chairman

Speaking at an event to celebrate Prime 7’s 50th anniversary, the former News Corp chief executive said the regions are suffering, with recent cuts by ABC and Fairfax eroding services and “reducing the number of voices in the national debate”.

In March, Fairfax confirmed a plan for 80 redundancies of full-time equivalent positions across Victoria including 62 editorial roles. Management, sub-editing, photographic, administration and some sales positions are also affected.