Most Australians under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, survey finds (opens original article in a new tab)

A survey reveals that most Australians under 25 have never used newspapers or radio for news, with rising interest in news among young people and a shift towards social media and digital platforms as primary news sources.

• Most Australians under 25 have never used newspapers or radio for news
• Interest in news among 18-24-year-olds rose 12% to 47% since 2024
• Social media is now the second most used news source after TV
• 40% of Australians who used traditional media have stopped using it