Featured Reports


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Pacific uniqueness is our ‘super power’ to tackle challenges ahead

As the world focusses on the region “in which the sun never sets”, PMN is well placed to amplify Pacific peoples' voices, writes Don Mann.


ORF sign outside the broadcaster's headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

ORF: Tough start for new household levy

The new ORF law and house levy funding model started on the 1 January, but has already created a dispute with the newspaper publisher lobby.


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2024 begins as 2023 ended… With journalists under threat

With multiple conflicts and with a mass of elections, the environment for journalists in 2024 is increasingly hostile.


Recent News


US: Concern over political interference at West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Years-long political pressures on West Virginia Public Broadcasting have emphasised the struggles of US public media.

Household levy suggested for ORF

ORF has been ordered to identify where it could reduce expenses, as the government looks set to change its funding to a household levy.

SBS to service more multilingual Australians than ever

The conclusion of the Language Services Review will see SBS invest more in Indo-Pacific and First Nations languages. 

KBS joins the Public Media Alliance

PMA is excited to announce that the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is the latest public media organisation to join our global association.  

PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 February 2023

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Expert warns PNG against changes to media law

A Pacific journalism expert has warned the proposed amendments to media laws in Papua New Guinea could mirror the harsh restrictions in Fiji.

1 Year On: Public Broadcasting and Ukraine

Public service broadcasters continue to play a crucial role in providing factual, trusted coverage of the Ukraine war.

Fiji: All change at FBC

Since the change in government in December, there have been substantial changes for FBC amid hope for broader media reform.

PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 February 2023

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

PMA announces major projects for 2023

Here's a look at PMA's 2023 slate of projects — ranging from digital journalism, gender reporting, and sustainability!

Thai PBS’ network of local radio stations

The ‘Northern Roaming Project’ is the latest innovative example of Thai PBS using a network of stations to be accessible for all audiences.