Canberra City News

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaEnglish

Established in 1993, this independent weekly publication provides in-depth coverage of local politics, arts, and community issues tailored specifically for the residents of the Australian Capital Territory. It is notable for its commitment to investigative local journalism and its role as a prominent, long-standing alternative voice in Canberra’s media landscape.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN CANBERRA

As a single-daily market, the Australian Capital Territory's print media landscape is anchored by one dominant mainstream newspaper alongside local independent and university-focused publications. Established in 1926, the Canberra Times serves as the primary daily, currently operating under Australian Community Media. Independent reporting is provided by the Canberra City News, a free weekly news magazine. The academic sector also contributes to local journalism through Woroni, the student-run newspaper of the Australian National University. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Canberra.