The Australian: Australian journalism may need government support in wake of Fairfax cuts, says veteran

Former Sydney Morning Herald editor Eric Beecher has said the government may be forced to step in to safeguard 'quality journalism' in Australia, following last week's announcement by Fairfax Media of 550 job cuts. Alternative media outlets, such as websites, will not be sufficient to plug the gap left by traditional outlets unless backing is found, said Beecher. Full story...

Tags: Australia, Eric Beecher, fairfax, media outlets, Online Journalism, Sydney Morning Herald

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ABC News: Fairfax staff strike over job cuts

Australian journalists at several Fairfax newspapers, including the Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne-based The Age, and the Australian Financial Review will go on strike until Monday. Full story...

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Fairfax staff ‘too old’ for youth news website

Fairfax media’s digital arm has launched TheVine - a news, entertainment and social networking site aimed at 18-29 year olds, The Australian reports.

According to the report, Pippa Leary, Fairfax digital managing director for media, Fairfax staff will make some contribution to the site, which is also be linked to by the group’s Sydney Morning Herald, Age and Brisbane Times websites.

However, an editorial team for the site will be recruited and managed by project partner youth marketing company LifeLounge, as the Fairfax team is too old for the TheVine’s intended readership.

Tags: Age, Brisbane Times, LifeLounge, Pippa Leary, social networking site, Sydney Morning Herald

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