Local newspapers "essential"

DEAKIN University associate professor, Kristy Hess said of the 400 Facebook users surveyed, 64.5 per cent considered a printed local newspaper an essential service, highlighting their passion for a printed product. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Spec.com.au

December 16, 2021 | 7:00 AM

A NATIONAL survey completed by Deakin University revealed more than half of people who do not read local newspapers believe they are essential to their communities.

Conducted in July and August, the survey sought the views of 400 Facebook users who do not read a local newspaper, about the role of local news within their communities.