The federal government has handed a $5 million lifeline to the Australian Associated Press, saying its survival is critical to media diversity in the regions.
Communications Minister Paul Fletcher said the funding will allow the company to continue delivering its important news
service for communities Australia wide. The service faced collapse after News Corp and Nine announced plans to shut it down.
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