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

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

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?

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