Where’s the Western Sun? The changing face of regional papers.
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The recent sale of one of Queensland’s longest running printing presses has forced the local and media community to reflect upon the role of regional newspapers within the mass media. Four weeks ago, residents of Cunnumulla woke up to find themselves reading the Warrago Watchmen instead of their usual Western Sun. Newspapers changing owners isn’t uncommon, however local residents, media experts, and journalists think that this sale is symptomatic of changes to rural areas in Australia.
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