Democracy relies on quality journalism and no more so than at the local level, particularly during crises and emergencies.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will receive $75million as part of an emergency relief package, which was passed by the US Senate on 25 March. This is a welcome package for some local stations but for others, it is still not enough.

The ABC is launching an expanded schedule of free education content to support students, teachers and parents, with so many children forced to learn at home due to the coronavirus global pandemic. 

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

The Public Media Alliance urges governments to not use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to curtail media freedom and the ability of journalists to hold power to account.

Everything from a new email destination for your questions to a dedicated page tracking coronavirus cases.