Local News Futures brings together Australia's leading researchers on local news sustainability. For almost two decades, we have explored the challenges and opportunities facing journalism in rural, regional, remote and outer-suburban communities — and pursued practical solutions.

Grounded in grass-roots research and strengthened by extensive industry links and academic partnerships, our work spans the past, present and future of local news. Connected to Deakin University, we are building a lasting repository of research produced by Australian collaborators over time.

Here you will find research projects, industry reports, academic articles, books and media appearances, alongside details of the Community Journalism Program, through which team members help educate cadet journalists working in local newsrooms.