From the Sydney Morning Herald — publishing since 1831 — to The Australian, The Age and the ABC, browse Australia's national press, the Financial Review for business, Fox Sports, and the leading mastheads of every state and territory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the first newspaper in Australia?
- The Sydney Gazette, first printed in 1803, was Australia's first newspaper. The Sydney Morning Herald, founded in 1831, is the oldest continuously published masthead.
- What are the most read newspapers in Australia?
- The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian and the ABC News and news.com.au websites reach the largest Australian audiences.
- What is Australia's national news agency?
- Australian Associated Press (AAP) is the national newswire.
Australia has a dynamic and competitive newspaper industry, with a media landscape dominated by two major publishing groups — News Corp Australia and Nine Entertainment — alongside a strong tradition of independent and public media. Australian newspapers are known for their lively political coverage, strong sports journalism, and deep regional networks serving communities from Perth to Sydney and from Darwin to Hobart.
Among the most widely read Australian newspapers online is the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia's oldest continuously published newspaper. The Australian is the country's only national daily broadsheet, while The Age leads in Melbourne. For business and financial news, the Australian Financial Review is essential reading for professionals and investors. Australia's public broadcaster ABC News is the most trusted news source in the country. Sports fans follow Fox Sports Australia for AFL, NRL, cricket and rugby union coverage — the four sports that dominate Australian sporting culture.
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