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Let's not let facts get in the way of a good political rant shall we? The regional news funding was a one-off grant introduced by Julia Gillard to help her win some swinging seats at the election she had just announced (but never got to hold as she was rolled by Kev baby). The job ads for the positions created even specified that they were only guaranteed "for 18 months". The Libs had no obligation to continue this one-off grant, but decided to do so. To call it a "cut" is stretching the truth as politicians (on all sides) are wont to do.