News Corp Australian newspapers to reject Times paywall model

SYDNEY - News Limited, News Corporation's Australian newspaper business, is to reject the paywall model adopted by The Times in London because of its "anti-social media" approach, which blocks online users sharing content.

The Australian: rejects Times paywall model
The Australian: rejects Times paywall model

News Ltd, which publishes the Australian and the Sydney-based Daily Telegraph, will instead adopt the paywall model in use by The Wall Street Journal, also owned by News Corp, which allows its content to be shared via social media.

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