About Orbital News

Establishment and history

Founded in January 2024 by John Barrett, Orbital News is a fresh, independent news company driven by a small, dedicated team committed to delivering factual, clear, and trustworthy journalism.

Our mission is simple: to inform and engage readers with news they can rely on in an age of uncertainty and rapid change.

Why Trust Orbital News?

At Orbital News, trust is earned through integrity and transparency. We prioritise accuracy and fairness in everything we publish.

When mistakes happen, as they sometimes do, we act swiftly — issuing corrections and, when necessary, public statements to keep our audience fully informed.

Our Approach to Journalism

We combine modern technology with human judgement. While we use AI tools to improve efficiency, we carefully limit AI involvement in sensitive areas requiring deep critical thinking and ethical responsibility, such as:

• Investigative reporting

• Fact-checking and verification

• Complex storytelling

• Situations demanding empathy and human connection

Human oversight is paramount to maintaining the highest standards of journalism.

Image Use and Copyright

Our images fall into two main categories: free-use and AI-generated. We understand this may not suit all audiences, and we are actively working to secure rights for more diverse and trusted visuals.

If we ever inadvertently use images without proper permission or infringe copyright, we promptly replace the content and apologize openly.

Our Team

Orbital News is currently run by a close-knit group of four passionate journalists who strive to bring clarity, context, and fairness to every story.

Orbital News: Your reliable source for honest, independent journalism.