Australia's 85-year-old news gathering and distribution service to cease operation

After 85 years of supplying news to regional, national and global newspapers, broadcast outlets and websites, AAP, the Australian Associated Press is saying goodbye; but what does that mean for Australians?

Journalists, photographers and staff hold signs in support of AAP staff Source: AAP

So you host Mediawatch? COME AT US, BRO. Source: ABC Australia

MEAA Federal President Marcus Strom has slammed the AFP's actions. Source: AAP

Nick Kyrgios, D'Arcy Short, Sam Stosur and LaMelo Ball have all pledged support for a fundraising initiative for bushfire victims. Source: AAP