The death of printed newspapers has long been predicted – but there are still some pleasing signs of life
- Written by Andrea Carson, 2024 Oxford University visiting research fellow RIJS; Professor of Political Communication., La Trobe University
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When the Australian newspaper celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, its founder, Rupert Murdoch, foreshadowed the death of print newspapers within 15 years.
“Fifteen years, with a lot of luck,” declared the media...





