RiotACT

Riotact is a digital news platform established in late 2000, focusing on delivering local news, opinion, and analysis for Canberra and the surrounding Australian Capital Territory (ACT) region. Locally owned and operated, Riotact features engaging independent articles, images, and video journalism, along with thoughtful analysis from a team of respected contributors with real-world experience. Readers are active participants in the conversation, regularly submitting posts and comments, contributing to a lively discussion both on the website and across social media platforms.

Source: LINA

Last updated date: March 2026

Location:

Canberra, Australia

Year the organization started publishing:

2000

Languages:

English

Type of coverage:

Local

Area of coverage:

Canberra

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Founders:

John Griffiths, Tim Gavel

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Organization tax status:

For-profit

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Riotact

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