Most Australians under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, survey finds

But overall interest in news has increased, particularly among women and young people, 2026 Digital News Report finds

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The majority of Australian adults under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, according to the 2026 Digital News Report which tracks the changing habits of news consumers.

However, overall interest in news has increased, in particular among women and young people, after years of decline. Since 2024, the interest of 18 to 24-year-olds in news has risen sharply (+12) to 47%.