Reading the daily newspaper, or turning on the radio or television for the news or other information is such a commonplace and routine part of the life of most adult Australians that probably few of us ever wonder how new immigrants, or longer term residents from overseas obtain the news and information which is such a natural part of the day. For the overseas-born the media are also a means of retaining contact with the ethnic community in Australia, keeping up to date with events in the homeland, maintaining the cultural, historical and religious links within the ethnic group, and learning about the new country.
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