About Us

Australian Associated Press is Australia's national news agency. It was formed more than 65 years ago as a co-operative delivering overseas news to the national media from bureaux located in London and New York. Today AAP is Australia's largest independent originator and aggregator of news and information, serving the media, government, business and financial markets. AAP is owned by four Australian news organisations - News Ltd, Fairfax, West Australian Newspapers and the Harris Group. AAP employs more than 150 journalists who work in bureaux in all Australian states and territories. It also maintains correspondents in Port Moresby, London and Jakarta as well as using a network of contributors from the US, Europe and Asia. AAP's domestic news coverage is complemented by alliances with the major international news agencies. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, timely and impartial news, analysis and information to our customers. AAP news is produced in real time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It can be broken up into the following specific content groups: Domestic News - A comprehensive newsfile covering the day-to-day life of the nation. Specialist reporters focus on national and state politics, industrial, courts, crime, human interest, environment and much more. It includes regular features and background reports on the events of the day. International News - What is happening in the world viewed through Australian eyes. With news sources in every country, AAP produces a constant stream of news and information from the global village. There is a special focus on news involving Australians overseas. Sport - AAP offers an unrivalled coverage of national and international sport in Australia, providing a full range of stories on and results of majo