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A crisis, a controversial reform bill, and a funding boost

The BBC DG and the News CEO resign, Canada’s government promises $150m more for CBC/Radio-Canada, and Fiji’s FBC turns a profit.

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Lessons for public media from the Australian and Canadian elections

PMA discussed with Australia’s and Canada’s national public service media what it takes to cover an election in 2025.

Back from the Field: 2025 Grantees share their experiences

With all 2025 Global and Trainer Grants now completed, read from the grantees as they reflect on their trips and experiences.

CBC/Radio-Canada releases progress report on National Indigenous Strategy

More Indigenous partnerships and programming among highlights of CBC/Radio-Canada National Indigenous Strategy progress report.

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Announcing the 2025 Trainer Grants

PMA is pleased to unveil the three projects that are being funded by the PMA Trainer Grant, which focus on AI, archiving, and broadcasting.

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New programmes, initiatives, hubs & pledges | The PMA Briefing

Public media highlight and launch new fact-checking initiatives, and Australian and Canadian politicians make new pledges for PSM.

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How public media are covering elections in 2025

With federal elections around the corner, CBC/Radio-Canada, SBS and ABC unveiled their plans to cover these pivotal times for society.

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Meet the 2025 Global Grantees

Discover the stories of our 2025 cohort of nine Global Grantees as they share their reactions to being selected.

Five PSM stories from the New Year break

The Christmas break saw many significant developments - both good and worrying - in public media around the world.

ZDF’s Norbert Himmler becomes new chair of Global Task Force for public media

The Director of ZDF, Norbert Himmler, has succeeded the outgoing President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, Catherine Tait, as Chair.