How to support regional journalism with news you trust

Emily Sweet, editor of Ballarat's The Courier, shares how you can support the hard work of your local reporters with the news you trust.

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00:00Hi there, I'm Emily Sweet, the Acting Managing Editor of The Korea.

00:05We've been telling the stories of Ballarat and the surrounding region for more than 155 years.

00:11We love where we live and we're committed to keeping our community informed and connected.

00:16You might have heard that MEDA, which owns Facebook and Instagram,

00:20is trying to make Australian news harder for readers to find on its platforms.

00:24So before The Korea vanishes from your socials feeds, there are some things that you can do.

00:30Firstly, you can sign up to our newsletters that are sent straight to your inbox.

00:34These include our daily headlines that are served up each morning,

00:37we've got our local footy newsletter that's about to ramp up,

00:40and my weekly newsletter to subscribers on Sunday mornings.

00:44You can download our mobile app, which has got the latest breaking news as it happens,

00:49plus you very rarely have to log in.

00:51We're also on TikTok where you can hear from our experienced journos on the ground,

00:55who've most recently been covering the tragic goldmine collapse and the bushfires near Beaufort and Duriel.

01:01We're also on LinkedIn, bringing you the best in our local business coverage.

01:05Or, subscribe to us at The Korea so that you've got the latest news whenever you want it.

01:11Don't rely on an algorithm to show you the best Ballarat news.

01:15Visit our website today and on behalf of myself and the team, thanks for your support.

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