Jane Schulze writing at The Australian explains the extent to which the fall in classified revenue for Fairfax newspapers contributed to the recent decision by the company to cut 550 jobs. The recent research by Goldman Sachs JB Were to which Schulze refers offers more evidence of why newsagents need to look at the revenue balance of their businesses. While newspapers will be important for years to come, their level of importance will change, as Fairfax is experiencing already.