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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 15 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.

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.

Rates
To negotiate your best rates, contact your Sales Executive  
Rates effective 1 July 2011. 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
PublicationDAYTYPEFull PageHalf PageQuarter PageEighth PageSingle Module
Blacktown SunTuesdayCasual GST Ex$3,363.20$1,681.60$840.80$420.40$105.10
Casual GST In$3,699.52$1,849.76$924.88$462.44$115.61
Hills NewsTuesdayCasual GST Ex $3,168.00$1,584.00$792.00$396.00$99.00
Casual GST In$3,484.80$1,742.40$871.20$435.60$108.90
Rouse Hill-Stanhope Gardens NewsTuesdayCasual GST Ex$1,000.00$500.00$250.00$125.00$31.25
Casual GST In$1,100.00$550.00$275.00$137.50$34.38
Hills News/ Rouse Hill - Stanhope Gardens NewsTuesdayCasual GST Ex$4,020.48$2,010.24$1,005.12$502.56$125.64
Casual GST In$4,422.53$2,211.26$1,105.63$552.82$138.20
St Marys Mount Druitt StarTuesdayCasual GST Ex$2,976.00$1,488.00$744.00$372.00$93.00
Casual GST In$3,273.60$1,636.80$818.40$409.20$102.30
St George Leader edition onlyTuesday/ThursdayCasual GST Ex$4,256.00$2,128.00$1,064.00$532.00$133.00
Casual GST In$4,681.60$2,340.80$1,170.40$585.20$146.30
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Full RunTuesday/ThursdayCasual GST Ex$6,464.00$3,232.00$1,616.00$808.00$202.00
Casual GST In$7,110.40$3,555.20$1,777.60$888.80$222.20
The Advertiser (Campbelltown-Macarthur, Camden & Wollondilly)WednesdayCasual GST Ex$3,808.00$1,904.00$952.00$476.00$119.00
Casual GST In$4,188.80$2,094.40$1,047.20$523.60$130.90
Fairfield City ChampionWednesdayCasual GST Ex$3,678.40$1,839.20$919.60$459.80$114.95
Casual GST In$4,046.24$2,023.12$1,011.56$505.78$126.45
Liverpool City ChampionWednesdayCasual GST Ex$3,678.40$1,839.20$919.60$459.80$114.95
Casual GST In$4,046.24$2,023.12$1,011.56$505.78$126.45
South West AdvertiserWednesdayCasual GST Ex$1,492.48$746.24$373.12$186.56$46.64
Casual GST In$1,641.73$820.86$410.43$205.22$51.30
Liverpool City Champion & South West AdvertiserWednesdayCasual GST Ex$3,872.00$1,936.00$968.00$484.00$121.00
Casual GST In$4,259.20$2,129.60$1,064.80$532.40$133.10
Penrith City StarThursdayCasual GST Ex$3,678.40$1,839.20$919.60$459.80$114.95
Casual GST In$4,046.24$2,023.12$1,011.56$505.78$126.45
The Sun - ParramattaThursdayCasual GST Ex$1,840.00$920.00$460.00$230.00$57.50
Casual GST In$2,024.00$1,012.00$506.00$253.00$63.25
The Sun - HolroydThursdayCasual GST Ex$1,840.00$920.00$460.00$230.00$57.50
Casual GST In$2,024.00$1,012.00$506.00$253.00$63.25
The Sun Parramatta/HolroydThursdayCasual GST Ex$3,678.40$1,839.20$919.60$459.80$114.95
Casual GST In$4,046.24$2,023.12$1,011.56$505.78$126.45
The Sun Parramatta/Holroyd & Auburn ReviewWed/ThursdayCasual GST Ex$5,440.00$2,720.00$1,360.00$680.00$170.00
Casual GST In$5,984.00$2,992.00$1,496.00$748.00$187.00
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$4.20$4.62$16.70$18.37
Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser/Camden Advertiser$5.10$5.61$17.60$19.36
Wollondilly$3.20$3.52$7.60$8.36
Fairfield Champion$4.10$4.51$16.30$17.93
Hills News$4.00$4.40$15.60$17.16
Rouse Hill - Stanhope Gardens News$1.00$1.10$3.90$4.29
Liverpool City Champion$4.10$4.51$15.40$16.94
South West Advertiser$1.00$1.10$3.00$3.30
Penrith City Star$4.50$4.95$18.10$19.91
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader - Tues$7.30$8.03$25.90$28.49
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader - Thurs$7.30$8.03$25.90$28.49
St Marys-Mt Druitt Star$4.00$4.40$15.30$16.83
The Sun Parramatta/Holroyd$4.20$4.62$17.20$18.92
For Trades & Services rates please see PDF rate card link below.
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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 prior2pm Friday prior
Hills NewsTuesday12noon Thursday prior2pm Friday prior
Rouse Hill - Stanhope Gardens NewsTuesday12noon Thursday prior2pm Friday prior
St Marys Mount Druitt StarTuesday1pm Thursday prior2pm Friday prior
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Tuesday10am Wednesday prior4pm Friday prior
The Advertiser (Campbelltown-Macarthur, Camden & Wollondilly)Wednesday 9am Friday prior5pm Friday prior
Fairfield City ChampionWednesday 4pm Thursday prior2pm Friday prior
Liverpool City ChampionWednesday 4pm Thursday prior12noon Monday prior
South West AdvertiserWednesday 4pm Thursday prior12noon Monday prior
Penrith City StarThursday12.30pm Monday prior4pm Tuesday prior
St George & Sutherland Shire LeaderThursday11am Monday prior4pm Tuesday prior
The Sun Parramatta/HolroydThursday11am Monday prior5pm Monday prior
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Classifieds Deadlines - Booking and Copy/Material
PublicationPublication Day"Booking and Supplied Material Deadline for Classifieds, Trades and Services"" Phone Deadlines for Classifieds, Trades & Services"
Blacktown SunTuesdayMonday 2pmMonday 4pm
Hills NewsTuesdayMonday 11.30amMonday 12.30pm
Rouse Hill - Stanhope Gardens NewsTuesdayMonday 11.30amMonday 12.30pm
St Marys-Mt Druitt StarTuesdayMonday 2pmMonday 4pm
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader TuesdayMonday 2.30pmMonday 4.30pm
The Advertiser (Campbelltown-Macarthur, Camden & Wollondilly)Wednesday Tuesday 3pmTuesday 5pm
Fairfield City ChampionWednesday Tuesday 12pmTuesday 2pm
Liverpool City ChampionWednesday Tuesday 1.30pmTuesday 3.30pm
South West AdvertiserWednesday Tuesday 1.30pmTuesday 3.30pm
Penrith City StarThursdayWednesday 10amWednesday 11am
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader ThursdayWednesday 2.30pmWednesday 4.30pm
The Sun Parramatta/HolroydThursdayWednesday 1.30pmWednesday 3.30pm
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Deadlines for Community Network NSW: Download File
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.

 
Research
With an average reach of over 84% of local residents (Roy Morgan Sept 2011) 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.

 
Circulation

Total FCN NSW- Over 747,000

*Total includes Torch Publications.

Source: CAB Audit Sept 2011

Readership

Total FCN NSW - Over 1.1million

*Total includes Torch Publications & Publishers' Estimates.

Source: Roy Morgan & Publishers Estimates Sept 2011

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Generic Research
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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
To view the terms & conditions for all Fairfax Community Newspaper (NSW) competitions please visit www.thesauce.info
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) 3835 7500

 

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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