Local newspapers are an 'essential service'. They deserve a government rescue package, too
- Written by Kristy Hess, Associate Professor (Communication), Deakin University
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The coronavirus pandemic has spawned a lexicon of its own. We have had to quickly incorporate words like “self-isolation” and “social distancing” into our everyday language to navigate it.
“Essential service” is another one. In fact, it is one of the most commonly used and somewhat confusing keywords...