Today the SMH went from a broadsheet to a compact format. They are cautious not to use the word "tabloid" as that denotes a trashy form of journalism often dished out by News limited. The website has had a makeover as well, I expect in preparation for the paywall due in the coming months.
We have had the Daily Telegraph delivered at home for years. I hate the paper and would never pay for it. Dad likes it because it is loaded with biased stories that support his point of view. I think that the SMH being a broadsheet is a good thing. I've never worked out a way to hold the large pages and I wonder if the Daily Telegraph would be as successful if the SMH had put its act together years ago and changed format before the decline that all printed newspapers are going through right now.
I can imagine that there are fish and chip shops and charity outlets up in arms about losing such a solid source of disposable wrapping paper. I don't know if the move is too little, too late or not but I wish them all the best with it - the more competition News Limited has, the better it is for all.
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