The future of the AAP newswire is assured with the inking of a sale to new owners who say they are driven by a desire to retain Australian media diversity.
The future of the Australian Associated Press newswire has been assured with the inking of a sale to new owners who say they are driven by a desire to retain Australian media diversity.The new-look AAP will be directed by chief executive Emma Cowdroy and editor Andrew Drummond
The group said in a statement of its motivation to purchase the business that it had, "a desire to protect media diversity in Australia through ensuring the long-term sustainability of the AAP newswire and its provision of independent, quality journalism on issues that should matter to all Australians".
The new-look AAP, directed by chief executive Emma Cowdroy and editor Andrew Drummond, will continue to produce content including breaking and world news, sport, court and political reporting, plus photography and a FactCheck service. "Fast, factual reporting, objective news and geographical reach to all corners of Australia, is our DNA."
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