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The Hills News serves the local community of one of the fastest growing Shires in New South Wales.

The Hills Shire is a highly affluent area and boasts the following strong demographics, 82% home ownership, 42% of its population are professionals or white collar workers and more than 43% are tertiary educated.

The Hills News is committed to providing quality editorial on local issues that directly affect the community. From local news, sports and entertainment to classifieds and real estate, the Hills News is the preferred paper for readers and advertisers alike.

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Circulation

Circulation: 60,679
Source: Circualtion Audit Bureau, March 2008

Readership: 87,000
Source: Roy Morgan Research, March 2008

Suburbs: For a list of distribution suburbs please click on the PDF Summary below.

Postcodes: For a list of postcodes please click on the PDF Summary below.

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Rates

Rates effective 1 July 2008. To download the current Rate Card for the Hills News 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.

Rates - EGN/Display, Classifieds, Trades & Services

Section	Rate ex GST	Rate incl GST
Display Module	$105.20	$115.72
*Classifieds Lineage	$4.30	$4.73
*Classifieds Single col cm	$17.75	$19.53
*Trade & Services Lineage	$7.00	$7.70
*Trades & Services col cm	$25.20	$27.72
*only availbable as Hills and Northern News combined package buy
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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Specs / Deadlines

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 occasionally be implemented to accommodate press and production time lines, especially around and after Public Holidays.

To download the current specs for the Hills News simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Deadlines - EGN/Display, Real Estate, Drive, Classifieds, Trades & Services

Section	Deadlines
Publication Date	Tuesday
Display Bookings	12noon Thurs prior
Display Complete Material	1pm Fri prior
Display Copy Set	5pm Thurs prior
Real Estate bookings	12noon Wed prior
R/E Complete Material	5pm Thurs prior
R/E Copy to set	12noon Thurs prior
Drive Bookings	12noon Wed prior
Drive Complete material	2pm Fri prior
Drive copy to set	12noon Thurs prior
Classifieds Lineage	1pm Mon prior
Classifieds Display & Semi Display	10:30am Mon prior
Trades & Services Lineage	11:30am Mon prior
Trades & Services Display	10:30am Mon prior

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Special Publications

Please see below for information on our Special Publication.


Hills Directory 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. Download File Click Here to view the Directory

Research

Please see below for the Hills News Reader Profile which includes a selection of category and readership snapshots as samples of the incredible reach you could achieve by including the Hills News in your marketing mix.

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

Readership Statistics

CATEGORIES STATISTICS

Readership 87,000

Circulation 60,679

DEMOGRAPHICS

Male 38,000

Female 49,000

14-24 10,000

25-34 12,000

35-49 26,000

50+ 38,000

PROFESSION

Professional/Manager 23,000

White Collar 26,000

Skilled/Semi-Skilled 10,000

MARITAL STATUS

Single 16,000

Married/Defacto 63,000

Widow/Divorced 6,000

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

1-2 people in household 24,000

3-4 people in household 44,000

5+ people in household 18,000

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Less than $25,000 3,000

$25,000 - $49,999 6,000

$50,000 - $69,999 5,000

$70,000 - $99,999 8,000

$100,000 & Over 28,000

FAMILIES

No. of Children in household aged 0-5 16,000

No. of Children in household aged 6-11 20,000

No. of Children in household aged 12-15 12,000

AUTOMOTIVE

Buy a New Vehicle within 1 year 4,000

Buy a New Vehicle within 2 years 6,000

Buy a New Vehicle within 4 years 14,000

Buy a Used Vehicle within 1 year 3,000

Buy a Used Vehicle within 2 years 5,000

Buy a Used Vehicle within 4 years 10,000

Buy a Vehicle within 4 years 25,000

CARS DRIVEN

Ford 9,000

Holden 14,000

Mitsubishi 5,000

Nissan 5,000

Toyota 21,000

BANKING & INVESTMENTS

Total Have a Credit Card 61,000

Total Have a Personal Loan 4,000

Total Have any Managed Investment 65,000

Total Have account at Bank, Building Society or Credit Union 84,000

SHOPPING HABITS

Grocery Buyer - Usually/Sometimes 74,000

TOP 3 LOCAL SHOPPING CENTRES

Castle Towers Shopping Centre 68,000

Winston Hills Mall 24,000

Westfields - North Rock 19,000

REAL ESTATE

Own Home 72,000

Paying Off 11,000

Circulation

60,679

Source: CAB Audit March 2008.

Readership

87,000

Source: Roy Morgan March 2008

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Features & Special 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.

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.

Contacts

Please see below for contact details:

NATIONAL ENQUIRIES:

LOCAL ENQUIRIES:

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

HILLS OFFICE:
T: (02) 8853 7900
F: (02) 9894 1576

SALES EMAIL:
gsheldrick@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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

EDITORIAL EMAIL:
hillsnews@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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

FAIRFAX COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS:
E: fcnclass@fairfaxmedia.com.au
T: 13 24 25
F: (02) 8777 6944

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