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Local and Independent News Association Limited

Education Alexandria, New South Wales ABN: 56654806032 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Local and Independent News Association Limited

We provided education support to local media publishers in Australia. We provided capacity building support to small media businesses to help strengthen public interest journalism and the sustainability of local news rooms in Australia. This included direct training, mentoring programs, development of resource materials, one to one coaching on technical delivery, and an annual conference event centred around workshops, learning and other supports.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, New South Wales
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Local and Independent News Association Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 25% of the 14,337 education charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation (present for 39% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Local and Independent News Association Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2022. Its registration number is 56654806032. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$27K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Local and Independent News Association Limited's official registration number is 56654806032, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Local and Independent News Association Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Australia is 66/100.

Local and Independent News Association Limited is located in Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years. Its registered address is U 3 44-54 Botany Rd, Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Local and Independent News Association Limited has A$27K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Local and Independent News Association Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has A$27K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Local and Independent News Association Limited. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Local and Independent News Association Limited is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We provided education support to local media publishers in Australia. We provided capacity building support to small media businesses to help strengthen public interest journalism and the sustainability of local news rooms in Australia. This included direct training, mentoring programs, development of resource materials, one to one coaching on technical delivery, and an annual conference event centred around workshops, learning and other supports. Local and Independent News Association Limited is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$27K is below the peer average of A$8M.

Local and Independent News Association Limited is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.

Annual revenue
A$10K-A$100K
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Local and Independent News Association Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
A$1.5M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.0M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education this charity 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2022
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Local and Independent News Association Limited

What is Local and Independent News Association Limited?
Local and Independent News Association Limited is a education australian public company based in Alexandria, Australia. We provided education support to local media publishers in Australia. We provided capacity building support to small media businesses to help strengthen public interest journalism and the sustainability of local news rooms in Australia. This included direct training, mentoring programs, development of resource materials, one to one coaching on technical delivery, and an annual conference event centred around workshops, learning and other supports.
When was Local and Independent News Association Limited founded?
Local and Independent News Association Limited was founded in 2022.
Where is Local and Independent News Association Limited located?
Headquartered in Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia.
What is Local and Independent News Association Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10K-A$100K.
Is Local and Independent News Association Limited trustworthy?
Local and Independent News Association Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Local and Independent News Association Limited's registration number?
Registration: 56654806032 (Australia).
What is Local and Independent News Association Limited's website?
https://www.lina.org.au
Are donations to Local and Independent News Association Limited tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.