X demonstrated a steady increase in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $9.3K and peaking at nearly $40K in the first week of December. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 14K in early December, while active users remained relatively stable, maintaining around 700K throughout the quarter.

Emergency WA saw a remarkable increase in downloads, surging from a few hundred to over 13K by the end of December. Active users mirrored this growth, climbing from about 15K to over 76K by the quarter's close.

news.com.au maintained consistent download numbers, averaging around 3K to 4K weekly. The app's active user base expanded steadily, reaching approximately 40K by the end of the quarter.

Substack experienced a gradual increase in downloads, with numbers rising to about 3.7K by late December. Active users showed a similar upward trend, ending the quarter at over 63K.

Local Weather News - Radar had a modest boost in downloads, peaking at around 2.2K mid-December. Active users increased steadily, reaching over 6K by the end of the quarter.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of digital news consumption in Australia, with more detailed data available through Sensor Tower.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026