About Downunder Voices
Giving communities a voice. Holding power accountable.
Downunder Voices is a free independent news and community website for readers in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. We bring together stories that matter to everyday people, including housing, cost of living, small business, community, trade, politics, sport and culture.
What you’ll find here
We publish original Downunder Voices commentary, editorials and our Cartoon of the Day, alongside concise coverage of important reporting from other publishers and official organisations.
How we work
When a story is based on another publisher’s reporting, we identify the source and provide a link to the original report. Our own work is identified as Downunder Voices original content or carries an author or editorial byline.
Original work matters
Our aim is not simply to repeat the news. Downunder Voices adds community perspective, practical context and independent opinion, while making it easy for readers to reach the original source when we summarise outside reporting.
Corrections & accountability
We welcome corrections and feedback. If we identify a material error, we review it and make an appropriate correction.
Corrections policyTell us what matters
Community stories, informed opinion and local issues are welcome. Readers can submit a story, suggest a topic or contact us directly.
Acknowledgement of Country
Downunder Voices acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we recognise Māori as tangata whenua and acknowledge the enduring importance of whakapapa, whenua, language and culture.
For more detail on sourcing, opinion, corrections and editorial standards, read our Editorial Policy.