Media is collapsing in the regions. Its a breeding ground for misinformation, rife for One Nation’s rise

As traditional media engagement withers, so too does investment in regional news outlets.

The result is a proliferation of misinformation and a rise in algorithm-fed news, an environment in which parties like One Nation thrive.

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