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Right-Wing Bid Threatens Regional News Diversity

A right-wing startup's bid to buy a regional Australian television network raises concerns about the diversity and quality of local news.

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PoliticsUkJournalismMedia OwnershipNews MediaRegional Australia

Adh TvSouthern Cross Austereo (Sca)AbcSky News RegionalPublic Interest Journalism Initiative (Piji)

Maurice NewmanAlan JonesMatthew RicketsonAnna DraffinAlexandra Wake

What regulations would the new owner have to abide by?: Broadcasting regulations require factual accuracy and differentiation between news and opinion in free-to-air television. While ADH TV would need to adhere to these regulations, concerns remain about potential bias.
What are the main concerns regarding the potential acquisition?: Concerns exist that ADH TV's acquisition would lead to politically slanted news, harming the provision of quality public interest journalism in rural and regional Australia. The current news landscape in these areas is already strained.
What is the current state of the news market in regional Australia?: The sale of SCA's regional television assets is expected to be around $15 million. The news market in regional Australia is facing a critical downturn, with many outlets closing in recent years.
What is the proposed acquisition that is causing concern among news experts?: ADH TV, a right-wing startup, is attempting to purchase Southern Cross Austereo's regional television network. Experts warn this could decrease diversity in local news coverage.
Which organization is attempting to purchase the regional television network?: Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has received an offer from ADH TV, chaired by former ABC chair Maurice Newman and helmed by former broadcaster Alan Jones, to buy its 93 regional TV stations. SCA is currently in negotiations with several interested parties.

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