For many local papers, the coronavirus pandemic was the nail in the coffin. Jack Ward speaks about the changing Ararat news landscape.

ABC Ballarat shares AC News' story and journey with their listeners across Western Victoria.

Mr Wilson said he was so impressed by Jack's tenacity and passion, he had hired him to work 10 hours a week on the Ararat Advocate.

Meet the year 10 student who started a newsroom in his high school.

When 16-year-old Jack Ward started his news podcast at the start of this year, it was born out of a passion for bringing people information.

Ararat College in Victoria has put together its own hard-hitting TV news team and they're covering everything from school news to national news.