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Welcome to the Fairfax Community Newspapers NSW adcentre – designed to provide a comprehensive guide to all relevant advertising information on our Sydney Metropolitan community titles, individually and as a group.
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Brand Overview
Fairfax Community Newspapers NSW consists of 14 individual titles in the South, Southwest and West of Sydney. These papers provide local residents with specialised local news, sport, council information, entertainment and events, as well as product or service availabilities in their local area.

Delivered free of charge to local households and businesses, our community titles reach on average over 63% of the adult population* in each title’s distribution area – a reach no other form of medium can provide.

Our Fairfax Community Newspapers NSW group information also contains information on 3 titles belonging to the Torch Publishing Group**. These titles are operated independently, but are represented by FCN, and included in group buys.

*Roy Morgan Readership Survey

Rates
To negotiate your best rates, contact your Sales Executive  
Rates effective 1 July 2008. To download the current Rate Card for Fairfax Community Newspapers (NSW) simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.
Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.
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Display Advertising Rates
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PublicationPublication DaySingle Module Rate (exc GST)Single Module Rate (incl. GST)
Blacktown SunTuesday$105.20$115.72
Hills NewsTuesday$105.20$115.72
Northern News*Tuesday$50.50$55.55
Penrith City StarTuesday$105.20$115.72
St Marys Mount Druitt StarTuesday$89.45$98.40
St George Leader edition only TuesdayTuesday$121.00$133.10
Sutherland Leader edition only TuesdayTuesday$121.00$133.10
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader TuesdayTuesday$185.00$203.50
Wollondilly AdvertiserTuesday$43.10$47.41
Campbelltown-Macarthur AdvertiserWednesday $88.05$96.86
Camden AdvertiserWednesday $52.40$57.64
Fairfield City ChampionWednesday $105.20$115.72
Liverpool City ChampionWednesday $104.30$114.73
South West Rural AdvertiserWednesday $42.65$46.92
Parramatta SunWednesday $105.20$115.72
St George Leader edition only ThursdayThursday$121.00$133.10
Sutherland Leader edition only ThursdayThursday$121.00$133.10
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader ThursdayThursday$185.00$203.50
Sun Guardian*Friday$105.20$115.72
YOUR HOME (MONO)
WestTuesday$356.35$391.98
South WestWednesday $237.21$260.93
West & South WestTuesday/Wednesday$490.75$539.82
South & South WestWednesday/Thursday$378.21$416.03
SouthThursday$218.33$240.16
West, South West & SouthTue/Wed/Thur$627.45$690.19
WollondillyTuesday$32.40$35.64
Sun GuardianFriday$17.00$18.70
YOUR HOME (COLOUR)
WestTuesday$427.06$469.76
South WestWednesday $284.21$312.63
West & South WestTuesday/Wednesday$604.24$664.68
South & South WestWednesday/Thursday$435.50$479.05
SouthThursday$237.74$261.51
West, South West & SouthTue/Wed/Thur$755.03$830.53
WollondillyTuesday$45.95$50.54
Sun GuardianFriday$18.00$19.80
Casual colour load $400 for process colour ($440 incl GST) and $200 for Spot Colour ($220 incl GST). Please download display rate card for discount structure. For information on preferred position loads, Inserts, Adhesive Notes and other marketing opportunities, please contact your Fairfax Community Sales Office.
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Classified Advertising Rates
PublicationLineage (excl. GST)Lineage (Incl. GST)Single col cm (excl. GST)Single col cm (Incl. GST)
Blacktown Sun$3.80$4.18$15.25$16.78
Camden Advertiser/Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser$4.55$5.01$16.00$17.60
Fairfield Champion$3.80$4.18$14.85$16.34
Hills News/Northern News$4.30$4.73$17.75$19.53
Liverpool Champion/South West Rural Advertiser$4.25$4.68$16.60$18.26
Parramatta Sun$3.90$4.29$15.65$17.22
Penrith Star/Hawkesbury Courier$4.85$5.34$20.90$22.99
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader - Tues$6.60$7.26$23.65$26.02
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader - Thurs$6.60$7.26$23.65$26.02
St Marys-Mt Druitt Star$3.60$3.96$13.95$15.35
Sun-Guardian$3.80$4.18$15.25$16.78
Wollondilly Advertiser$2.85$3.14$6.90$7.59
For Trades & Services rates please see PDF rate card link below.
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Your Home Rate Card
 
Specs / Deadlines
Any Questions? Call our customer service  
Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.

Failure to supply material resulting in an advertisement’s non appearance will also incur charges.

Earlier deadlines may apply to individual sections and preprints. For detailed deadline information, please refer to the individual mastheads listed on the left navigation panel. Earlier deadlines may also apply to accommodate press and production time lines, especially around and after Public Holidays.

To download the current specs for Fairfax Community Newspapers (NSW) simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.
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Display Deadlines
PublicationPublication DayBooking Deadline EGNMaterial Deadline EGN
Blacktown SunTuesday1pm Thursday prior4pm Friday prior
Hills NewsTuesday12noon Thursday prior1pm Friday prior
Northern NewsTuesday12noon Thursday prior12noon Friday prior
Penrith City StarTuesday1pm Thursday prior12noon Friday prior
St Marys Mount Druitt StarTuesday1pm Thursday prior2pm Friday prior
St George Leader edition only TuesdayTuesday10am Wednesday prior5pm Friday prior
Sutherland Leader edition only TuesdayTuesday10am Wednesday prior5pm Friday prior
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader TuesdayTuesday10am Wednesday prior5pm Friday prior
Wollondilly AdvertiserTuesday9am Thursday prior10am Friday prior
Campbelltown-Macarthur AdvertiserWednesday 9am Friday prior9am Monday prior
Camden AdvertiserWednesday 9am Friday prior1pm Monday prior
Fairfield City ChampionWednesday 5pm Thursday prior4pm Monday prior
Liverpool City ChampionWednesday 5pm Thursday prior2pm Monday prior
South West Rural AdvertiserWednesday 5pm Thursday prior2pm Monday prior
Parramatta SunWednesday 1pm Thursday prior5pm Friday prior
St George Leader edition only ThursdayThursday11am Monday prior10am Tuesday prior
Sutherland Leader edition only ThursdayThursday11am Monday prior10am Tuesday prior
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader ThursdayThursday11am Monday prior10am Tuesday prior
The Sun-GuardianFriday5pm Monday prior5pm Tuesday prior
Bankstown Canterbury TorchWednesday 12noon Thursday prior12noon Friday prior
Auburn ReviewTuesday12noon Thursday prior12noon Friday prior
Cooks River Valley TimesThursday12noon Thursday prior12noon Friday prior
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Classifieds Deadlines - Booking and Copy/Material
PublicationPublication DayDeadline (Class Phone)Deadline (Trade Phone)"Deadline (Faxes, Emails, Quickcuts & Colour)"
Blacktown SunTuesdayMonday 3pmMonday 1pmMonday 12noon
Hills NewsTuesdayMonday 1pmMonday 11:30pmMonday 10:30am
Northern NewsTuesdayMonday 1pmMonday 11:30pmMonday 10:30am
Penrith City StarTuesdayMonday 12:30pmMonday 11amMonday 10am
St Marys Mount Druitt StarTuesdayMonday 3pmMonday 1pmMonday 12noon
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader TuesdayTuesdayMonday 4pmMonday 3pmMonday 12noon
Wollondilly AdvertiserTuesdayMonday 12:30pmMonday 11amFriday 5pm
Campbelltown-Macarthur AdvertiserWednesday Tuesday 4:30pmTuesday 3:30pmTuesday 1pm
Camden AdvertiserWednesday Tuesday 4:30pmTuesday 3:30pmTuesday 1pm
Fairfield City ChampionWednesday Tuesday 4pmTuesday 3pmTuesday 1pm
Liverpool City ChampionWednesday Tuesday 2:30pmTuesday 2pmTuesday 12noon
South West Rural AdvertiserWednesday Tuesday 2:30pmTuesday 2pmTuesday 12noon
Parramatta SunWednesday Tuesday 10amMonday 5pmMonday 1pm
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader ThursdayThursdayWednesday 4pmWednesday 3pmWednesday 1pm
The Sun-GuardianFridayWednesday 4pmWednesday 3:30pmWednesday 1pm
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Special Publications
The Directory is an exciting and cost efficient way to advertise locally.

The handy-size gloss publication gives your local business a fresh way to get your message across to local readers.

The directory-style layout makes your ad easy to find giving your business the maximum opportunity to reach potential customers.

Because of its size, quality and additional service information, The Directory becomes a handy reference for users over a whole year.

The Directory carries the credibility of being a Fairfax Community Newspaper publication, produced by a local team and delivered with your local newspaper.

Your advertisement will also have 365-day exposure on the web – go to thedirectory.net.au to see this exciting new addition to The Directory package.

To further enhance your opportunities, your business will receive a monthly listing for one year in a special new section in your local newspaper.

Please see links below or individual publications to view The Directory for each region.

Fairfield/Liverpool/South Western Rural Directory
Fairfield/Liverpool/South Western Rural Directory
Download File   Click here to view the Fairfield/Liverpool/South Western Rural Directory
Hills/Northern Directory
Hills/Northern Directory
Download File   Click here to view the Hills/Northern Directory
Penrith/St Marys-Mt Druitt Directory
Penrith/St Marys-Mt Druitt Directory
Download File   Click here to view the Penrith/St Marys-Mt Druitt Directory
Camden/Campbelltown-Macarthur/Wollondilly Directory
Camden/Campbelltown-Macarthur/Wollondilly Directory
Download File   Click here to view the Camden/Campbelltown-Macarthur/Wollondilly Directory
Blacktown/Parramatta Directory
Blacktown/Parramatta Directory.
Download File   Click here to view the Blacktown/Parramatta Directory
St George Directory
St George Directory
Download File   Click here to view the St George Directory
Sutherland Shire Directory
Sutherland Shire Directory
Download File   Click here to view the Sutherland Shire Directory
 
Research
With an average reach of over 63% of local residents (Roy Morgan March 08) in our distribution areas in Sydney’s South, South-Western and Western suburbs, Fairfax Community Newspapers provide a unique advertising medium for local area marketing campaigns. Through our titles, our advertisers can achieve audience numbers that other forms of media simply cannot offer across these regions.

Our readers are not only interested in local news, council information, sports, and events, they also seek products and services close to home.

Delivered free to households and businesses in the area, our papers reach the right target market at affordable prices. That’s why so much of our advertising consists of regular repeat business.

Below is a selection of category and readership snapshots as samples of the incredible reach you could achieve by including Fairfax Community Newspapers in your marketing mix.

Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information directly relevant to your business needs.

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Circulation

Total FCN NSW- Over 850,000

*Total includes Torch Publications & Publishers' Claims.

Source: CAB Audit & Publishers Claim March 08

Readership

Total FCN NSW - Over 1.4 million

*Total includes Torch Publications & Publishers' Estimates.

Source: Roy Morgan & Publishers Estimates March 2008

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Features & Reports
Fairfax Community Newspapers publishes many topical and seasonal features, as well as regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly sections throughout the year to provide our readers with relevant information, both editorially and through advertising messages.

Over the course of the year, we cover many topics, including Home Improvement, Travel, Entertainment, Drive, Health & Beauty, Weddings, Education and much more.

To see the current Media Kit for one of our most successful sections, 'Your Home', simply click on the link below. Your Home runs weekly and offers advertising packages throughout all of the Fairfax Community Newspaper publications.

For a selection of sections and features relevant to your needs, please contact your Fairfax Community Sales Representative or the National Sales Office in your state, who can advise you on upcoming opportunities.

Please click on the “contact” tab at the top right for a list of National/Agency representations in Australia.

'Your Home' Media Kit
Please click on the link below to download the current Media Kit for 'Your Home'.
Download File
 
Marketing & Competitions
Please click on the link below for Terms & Conditions for this weeks competition.
Summer Comp Terms & Conditions
Contacts
Please see below for contacts information:

NATIONAL ENQUIRIES:

 

NEW SOUTH WALES:
AD SALES CONNECT
E: jstride@adsalesconnect.com.au
T: (02) 9420 1777
F: (02) 9420 1788

 

VICTORIA:
BROWN ORR FLETCHER BURROWS
E: suburbans@bofb.com.au
T: (03) 9826 5188

 

QUEENSLAND:
FAIRFAX MEDIA
E: thehub@mail.fairfax.com.au
T: (07) 3308 1100

 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA:
FAIRFAX MEDIA

E: Tpatrick@fairfax.com.au
T: (08) 8212 1212


WESTERN AUSTRALIA:
FAIRFAX MEDIA

E: LMolyneux@fairfaxmedia.com.au
T: (08) 9327 4800

 

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