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Local news sources in Australia

This page lists 24 outlets categorized as local in our Australia directory. Use it when you want a tighter set than the full country list — for example comparing specialist coverage, regional desks or thematic brands — while still opening each publisher’s official website.

Examples in this filter include NT News, Perth Now, Canberra Times, The Advertiser, Illawarra Mercury.

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Newspapers and news websites from Australia - Local

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    Armidale Express is a regional newspaper serving Armidale and the New England region, covering local news, events, and community affairs. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Armidale Express matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, Armidale Express often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia.

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    Cairns Post is a daily newspaper serving the far north Queensland region, covering local news, politics, business, and sports. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Cairns Post matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.

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    Canberra Times is the leading newspaper in the Australian Capital Territory, providing news and analysis on local issues, politics, and national affairs. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Canberra Times matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, Canberra Times often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia.

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    Central Western Daily is a regional news outlet covering the central western region of New South Wales, with coverage on local events, politics, and community issues. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Central Western Daily matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, Central Western Daily often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.

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    Geelong Advertiser is a daily newspaper serving the Geelong region in Victoria, covering local news, sports, business, and community affairs. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs and business and the economy, Geelong Advertiser often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs and business and the economy, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need.

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    Gold Coast Bulletin is a daily newspaper based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, covering local news, sports, and lifestyle. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Gold Coast Bulletin matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.

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    Herald Sun is a Melbourne-based newspaper providing daily coverage of news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle in Victoria and beyond. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Herald Sun matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, Herald Sun often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.

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    Illawarra Mercury is a regional newspaper covering the Illawarra region of New South Wales, offering local news, politics, and events. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Illawarra Mercury matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, Illawarra Mercury often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.

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    Liberal is a daily newspaper providing news and information about local and national politics, focusing on conservative viewpoints and the Liberal Party of Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Liberal matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, Liberal often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia.

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    Newcastle Herald is a daily newspaper providing news, sports, business, and lifestyle coverage for the Newcastle and Hunter Valley regions in New South Wales. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Newcastle Herald matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.

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    NT News is a daily newspaper based in Darwin, Northern Territory, covering local news, politics, sports, and entertainment from the Top End. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, NT News often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need.

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    Perth Now is a digital news platform serving Perth, Western Australia, with breaking news, sports updates, and lifestyle coverage. Coverage typically includes regional affairs and technology, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Perth Now matches the beat they want to follow.

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    Sunshine Coast Daily is a local newspaper covering the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, providing news on local issues, community, and events. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Sunshine Coast Daily matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.

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    Advertiser is a daily newspaper serving Adelaide and South Australia, covering local, national, and international news, along with business, sports, and lifestyle content. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether The Advertiser matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, business and the economy and international news, The Advertiser often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia.

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    Advocate is a regional newspaper based in Tasmania, providing local news, features, and in-depth reporting on Tasmania’s community, culture, and lifestyle. Coverage typically includes regional affairs and culture and society, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether The Advocate matches the beat they want to follow.

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    Border Mail is a regional newspaper covering news from the Albury-Wodonga region in Victoria, with reports on local politics, events, and lifestyle. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether The Border Mail matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, The Border Mail often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia.

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    Courier is a regional newspaper based in Ballarat, Victoria, providing news, sports, and community updates for the local area. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether The Courier matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, The Courier often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.

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    Examiner is a regional newspaper based in Launceston, Tasmania, covering local news, sports, business, and community stories. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether The Examiner matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.

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    Mercury is a Hobart-based newspaper that covers local news, sports, business, and events in Tasmania. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs and business and the economy, The Mercury often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs and business and the economy, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia.

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    Morning Bulletin is a daily newspaper based in Rockhampton, Queensland, providing news coverage on local issues, sports, and regional events. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, The Morning Bulletin often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia.

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    Standard is an Australian news platform focusing on regional news, offering coverage of local events, politics, business, and culture. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether The Standard matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.

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    Toowoomba Chronicle is a daily regional newspaper covering news, events, and community issues in Toowoomba and the surrounding areas. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Toowoomba Chronicle matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, Toowoomba Chronicle often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia.

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    Townsville Bulletin is a regional newspaper providing news, sports, business, and lifestyle coverage for the Townsville area in Queensland. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Townsville Bulletin matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs and business and the economy, Townsville Bulletin often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs and business and the economy, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.

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    Yorke Peninsula Country Times is a regional publication focusing on news, events, and issues of importance to the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia. Coverage typically includes regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Australia. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Yorke Peninsula Country Times matches the beat they want to follow.