News sources can help you:
- Track the development of legal issues in real time
- Find commentary and analysis from legal experts and stakeholders
- Understand the social and political context of a legal matter
- Identify recent cases, inquiries, or proposed reforms not yet covered in academic literature
News articles aren’t considered academic sources, but they are useful for gaining current awareness and context, especially for assignments on topical issues or law in practice.
Key sources for news and media
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ProQuest Newspapers & Magazines databases This link opens in a new windowProQuest Newspapers & Magazines databases offer access to comprehensive resource for nearly every kind of researcher seeking news information from the mid-18th century to today's news.
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Factiva - A current awareness tool This link opens in a new windowA current awareness tool providing access global news content. Useful for tracking how legal cases, reforms, or social issues are reported in the media.
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NewsBank - Access Global Collections including Australian Newspaper Collections This link opens in a new windowProvides access to hundreds of Australian newspapers, including national, state, regional, and local titles. It's a valuable resource for finding how legal issues are reported in different parts of Australia, including community or regional responses to law and policy.
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