Welcome to TrueNorth
Discover independent news media. See the clear difference.
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Staying truthfully informed is vital to the health of our democracy and is also becoming increasingly challenging.
TrueNorth aims to be your trusted guide to Australia’s large and vibrant independent news media sector where much of the heavy lifting in public interest journalism is done.
We’ll do this by curating articles and commentary on the news of the day from Australia’s independent news media publishers and delivering them to you in a 5pm weekday emailed update.
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See the clear difference.
Notice the difference straight away with the journalism created by Independent media. You’ll be more informed and gain a stronger understanding of the most important issues of the day.
Publishers in Australia’s independent news media sector are owned and staffed by people dedicated to interrogation of the powerful and the search for truth and accountability.
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About TrueNorth
Australia has one of the most concentrated media ownership landscapes in the world. Trust in this media is low as Australians find it more and more difficult to navigate to sources of news and commentary which is accurately informing them.
There is also a vast range of truly independent news media in Australia. The challenge has always been to generate enough critical mass so that the attention of the potentially interested public is drawn to them.
TrueNorth is a vehicle to do just that.
TrueNorth aims to play a role in making our democracy work in the 21st century by being your trusted guide to independent news sources in Australia.
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We’ll follow breaking news and cover the big issues of the day - as well as relevant commentary and opinions - all from the most trustworthy independent news sources.
Like to get involved with TrueNorth or have feedback for us? Please email us: truenorthnewsau@gmail.com
TrueNorth is a member of LINA (Local & Independent News Association)
Who’s involved with TrueNorth
TrueNorth is supported by a group of solution focused volunteers who are concerned with the impact Australia’s media ownership landscape is having on our political discourse and our democracy.
Denise Shrivell (TrueNorth Co-founder) - has had a long career in the advertising, media and publishing industry. She is now a political campaigner and commentator, where through her role as a co-founder of North Sydney’s Independent, has been directly involved with election campaigns for independents Kylea Tink, Jane Caro, Helen Conway and Victoria Davidson. She has an active and engaged social media following and hosts the weekly SpinProof live podcast. Denise has spoken at a Senate Inquiry into media ownership and played a role in the creation of LINA - an industry organisation supporting Australia’s hyperlocal independent news publishers.
TrueNorth’s values
TrueNorth provides an antidote to mainstream media monoculture by highlighting quality journalism and commentary mainly from independent news sources.
We value integrity, accuracy and rigour, and factual reporting free from commercial and political bias.
We support independent analysis and diverse perspectives, where ideas are tested, performance is fearlessly assessed and the public interest in prioritised.
We recognise the important role independent journalism plays in informing citizens and building a robust democracy.
Never has it been more important.
We also recognise mainstream media’s ability to produce quality journalism and will share articles and commentary from the mainstream which align with NorthStar’s values.
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