# Apple News+

**URL:** <https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/apple-news/11034>\
**Category:** Print and Online\
**Created:** [October 1, 2019, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/apple-news/11034 "2019-10-01T09:10:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 1, 2019, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/apple-news/11034/1 "2019-10-01T09:10:42Z")

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> **[Apple News+ launches in Australia with News Corp, Pacific and Bauer onboard,...](https://mumbrella.com.au/apple-news-launches-in-australia-with-news-corp-pacific-and-bauer-onboard-but-no-nine-600570)**
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> Tech giant Apple’s subscription news service, Apple News+, has finally rolled out in Australia, with News Corp Australia signing on as a partner, but without Nine or its metro titles.The service has launched in both Australia and UK, with the...

A Nine spokesman told Mediaweek why The Age, SMH and AFR were not involved in Apple News+

> We have chosen not to participate in Apple News+ because their non-negotiable terms do not sustain a significant investment in quality, independent journalism.  
> We remain focused on successfully growing our direct subscriptions business and investment in our newsrooms.