Facebook News Kicks Off in Australia

In this photo illustration, a smart phone screen displays the logo of Facebook on a Facebook website background, in Arlington, Va., on April 7, 2021. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

Facebook has announced a phased rollout of Facebook News to a small group of Australian users, as well as a $15 million (US$11.1 million) news fund.

Facebook News will provide personalised news content for users in a separate tab on its app.