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About theage(melbourne)magazine
Like Melbourne, theage(melbourne)magazine is stylish, vibrant and intelligent.

theage(melbourne)magazine is a showcase and a resource for everything Melbourne people love about their city. It’s about the issues that affect them, where they shop, what they wear, the food and wine they love, the places they go, the entertainment they enjoy and the people that make it happen.

Offering a striking combination of strong editorial and bold design, drawing on the writing and photographic talents of The Age and Melbourne’s best contributors, theage(melbourne)magazine is unlike any other publication in the Melbourne market.

Readership

Readership: 368,000

Source: Roy Morgan Research, September 2008

Circulation

Circulation: 170,500+

Source: Audit Bureau of Circulations, September 2008

Audience
Readers of theage(melbourne)magazine are a highly desirable group of discerning consumers who are difficult to reach via other media.
Overview
Readers of theage(melbourne)magazine are:

• evenly skewed - male and female

• living in inner city or central Melbourne

• members of the AB socio-economic quintile

• business decision makers and professionals

• earning above average disposable income

Readership

Readership: 368,000

Source: Roy Morgan Research, September 2008

Profile
Readership Profile
Circulation

Circulation: 170,500+

Source: Audit Bureau of Circulations, September 2008

 
 
Rates
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Full Page$28,974$31,871
DPS$55,064$60,570
Melbourne
Full Page$12,475$13,722
DPS$23,705$26,075

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Regular Sections
theage(melbourne)magazine has the best in fashion, beauty, food, wine, home design, entertainment and technology; showcases some of the country's most outstanding writers and photographers and is an unmatched environment for advertisers to reach a sophisticated AB audience.
Fashion
From beautiful arcades to famous shopping precincts, Melbourne offers lovers of fashion an array of exciting shopping experiences. theage(melbourne)magazine keeps readers abreast of the latest directions in fashion and accessories with beautiful photo spreads, product pages and wardrobe workshops. Catering to readers who appreciate quality and design, theage(melbourne)magazine provides fashion coverage for an audience with the spending power to invest in style.
 
Beauty
theage(melbourne)magazine keeps readers well informed about how to look their best, with pages devoted to healthy living, grooming tips, the latest products and where to indulge or be pampered. Our readers expect cutting edge presentation in every aspect of their lives - they want and invest in the best.
 
Food
Melbourne has a well deserved reputation for the diversity and quality of the culinary experience it offers. Each month, theage(melbourne)magazine keeps readers abreast of what's in season and how best to enjoy it - whether eating out or at home. Well respected Age restaurant reviewer, John Lethlean, brings his extensive knowledge and engaging writing to the magazine's coverage of restaurants and food, exploring the best Melbourne has to offer. Our readers are passionate about food and are significantly more likely compared to the population average to have recently dined out, visited a local cafe or hosted a dinner party.
 
Wine
Perfectly matching Melbourne's reputation as the food capital is our love affair with wine. Whether it's local or international varieties, our wine expert, Tim White, keeps readers updated on what to drink now and what to cellar. We'll also drop into Melbourne's best BYO restaurants and see what wine diners are bringing to the table. Not surprisingly, readers of theage(melbourne)magazine a significantly above average consumers of alcoholic beverages.
 
Interiors
Regardless of whether it's a haven from the demands of work or central to their social lives, for readers of theage(melbourne)magazine the home is an important place. Each month, our design experts provide readers with inspirational ideas about how to create the perfect living space - both inside the home and outdoors. We also profile some of the most interesting homes, apartments and gardens in Melbourne and the people behind them.
 
Entertainment
Melbourne is a vibrant, interesting and entertaining city and our readers want to know what's on now and what's coming in the future. Whether it's live music, ballet, opera, theatre or exhibitions, the place to find it is Box Office, theage(melbourne)magazine's arts and entertainment section. Box Office covers the must see events of the month and includes profiles of the most exciting artists and productions.
 
 
 
Special Issues
theage(melbourne)magazine has a number of special issues each year.
 For more information please find below the Special Issues Calendar.
Upcoming Special Issues  
 
 
Research
Fairfax strives to be at the forefront of the media marketplace knowledge.

We are continually developing and mounting proprietary research initiatives to learn more about our readers, their relationships with both our media assets and media in general.

To assist us to provide the most compelling and strategic insights to the Australian media and advertising industry, we utilise syndicated research such as Roy Morgan Research, Nielsen Media Research, AdEx Data, IBIS Industry research etc.

Fairfax also has an ongoing commitment to provide effectiveness research for our advertisers' campaigns.

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NSW
Level 3
1 Darling Island Road
Pyrmont NSW 2009
Phone: (02) 9282 2554
Fax: (02) 9282 1748
VIC
Level 4
250 Spencer Street
Melbourne
VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9601 3105
Fax: (03) 9601 2929
QLD
Level 1
167 Eagle Street
Brisbane
QLD 4000
Phone: (07) 3308 1100
Fax: (07) 3308 1129
SA
124 Franklin Street
Adelaide
SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8210 1112
Fax: (08) 82121210
WA
Level 1
40 Kings Park Road
West Perth
WA 6005
Phone: (08) 9327 4800
Fax: (08) 9481 4228

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