Queensland

The Mackay Writers’ Group is a small writers’ group whose aim is to foster writing to all levels. The group meets on the fourth Monday of the month – meetings consist of a workshop and then the business part of the meeting. Membership includes a monthly newsletter.

Phone
(07) 49428741

The Sandgate Writers Group (SWG) is open to published and novice writers to read their own material. Free critique, shared in a friendly atmosphere. Every month is a training exercise. Refer to SWG website. Members meet at the Sandgate Community Hall 153 Rainbow St, Sandgate every third Tuesday evening of the month at 7pm.

Phone
(07) 38656730
Mobile
0488 107 908

VISION has members who write in a wide variety of sub-genres, including cyberpunk, high fantasy, gothic horror and magic realism. The group aims to polish writing skills, support each other with market news and reach publication standard. VISION meets the first Sunday of each month at the State Library of Queensland (except December and January) from 11am, everyone is welcome.

Albert and Logan News is a weekly community newspaper reporting on community news.

Phone
(07) 38262669
Publisher
Quest Community Newspapers
Frequency
Weekly

Queensland’s major daily newspaper. Includes latest local, national and international news, information and entertainment for Queenslanders, as well as Brisbane Classifieds.

Phone
(07) 36668000
Publisher
News Ltd
Frequency
Daily
Tips & General Information
Study the newspaper and become familiar with the specific style of individual sections. Do not send pictures unless requested. See website for more contacts.

Glasshouse Country News is the only locally owned and operated weekly newspaper in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Content is locally focused for local residents.

Phone
(07) 54387445
Publisher
WJ and PJ Innes
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
encourages news submissions, letters to the editor, community contributions, and photos. Submissions should have a local focus.

The Gold Coast Bulletin publishes local, state, national and world news, information and entertainment.

Phone
(07) 55842000
Publisher
News Ltd
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Other publications: Gold Coast Sun (community publications), Best of the Gold Coast magazine.
See website for more information.

Sunday issue of major Queensland paper The Courier-Mail.

Phone
1300 304 020
Publisher
News Ltd
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Rarely accepts freelance work. Considers material for its various supplements. Send submissions to Managing Editor, Chief-of-Staff, or representative of Supplement. See staff pages on Courier-Mail website for more contacts.

Local news/magazine. Topics of interest: anything political or of general interest to local readers.

Phone
(07) 55452611
Publisher
Kapro Publications
Frequency
Weekly

Provides coverage of local, national and world news. Feature sections inlcude Sports, Youth in Print, TV guide, NQ Life (lifestyle/entertainment), Savvy, CARS guide and Real Estate.

Phone
(07) 47224427
Publisher
News Ltd
Frequency
Daily
Tips & General Information
May accept freelance work. Other publications: The Sun, Bowen Independent, Innisfail Advocate, Tablelander, The Advocate, The Observer, The Herbert River Express, The Northern Miner. See website for more infomation and editorial contacts.

Capricorn Coast Mirror is delivered free each week, to homes and business across the Capricorn Coast and immediate hinterland region. The mid-week publication directly reflects its readers’ coastal lifestyle, reporting on all topical community issues and events, as well as sport, fishing and boating, entertainment, dining, local business news, and more.

Phone
(07) 49393311
Publisher
APN Print
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Sometimes accepts submissions. Must be concise and be local based news.

The Central Queensland News, first published by the Gibson Family of Emerald in 1937, has progressed over the years from a four page weekly serving the Emerald community, to a large biweekly newspaper serving the prosperous Central Highlands.

Phone
(07) 49800800
Publisher
APN Print
Frequency
Wednesday and Friday

Established 1861, covers central Qld region (Sarina-Longreach-Miriam Vale) and North Queensland (Rockhampton). Topics of interest: rural, human profiles, regional development.

Phone
(07) 49304283
Publisher
Australian Regional Media
Frequency
Daily, except Sunday
Tips & General Information
Focus on human element and profile material not able to be sourced by daily newspaper journalists. Considers freelance submissions on a case-by-case basis.

The Express is delivered to most homes and businesses in Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills.

Phone
(02) 65886618
Publisher
Fairfax Media
Frequency
Published Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Paid local newspaper servicing the district with coverage of local news, events, schools, sport and property.

Phone
(07) 46855900
Publisher
APN Print
Frequency
Twice a week

Established in 1857, the Taranaki Daily News gives its readers a complete and in-depth coverage of local issues, news and people. Also publishes two weekly community newspapers – the Midweek and the Star. Topics of interest: general interest to local community.

Phone
+64 6 7590830
Publisher
Fairfax New Zealand Limited
Frequency
Daily

An award-winning publication covering the vast Roma region, this twice-weekly newspaper prides itself on relevant, local content that reflects the region and residents it services.

Phone
(07) 46221411
Publisher
APN Print
Frequency
Every Tuesday and Friday.

Provides informed coverage and in-depth analysis of major defence projects and equipment acquisitions as well as commentary on policy and future directions for the Australian Defence Force.

Phone
(02) 62039535
Mobile
0419 014 308
Publisher
Yaffa Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Frequency
Monthly
Tips & General Information
The focus of the magazine is defence business in Australia. Very few unsolicited submissions are accepted.

Publication for country families, with good yarns, humour and rural product information. Stories and articles with a rural flavour, preferably real life featuring achievements, rural contribution, community events and participation where individual effort is involved.

Phone
(07) 31662312
Publisher
Trader Business Media
Frequency
Eleven issues per year

The Fraser Coast Chronicle is the leading source of local news for the region. In addition to covering local events, the Chronicle’s wire service provides a bird’s eye view of Australia and the world events each day. It has a comprehensive sports coverage and daily columnists, comics, and opinions.

Phone
(07) 41201055
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Daily

The Gympie Times boasts a circulation area that stretches north to Tiaro, west to Kilkivan and south to Noosa. The Gympie Times includes local content, regular lift-outs, a children’s page, feature pages such as Style, Living and The Weekend, as well as comprehensive sports coverage of the region’s events.

Phone
(07) 54804210
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Weekly

The Ipswich Advertiser is published weekly every Wednesday. This Ipswich community newspaper currently has a readership of 48,000 people. The Ipswich Advertiser has been a successful part of the community for more than 30 years, delivering local news and supporting many charities and events.

Phone
(07) 38171717
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Weekly
Tips & General Information
Publishes local and community news/features in Ipswich.

Annual magazine for cat lovers of all ages, full of beautiful colour photographs and the latest information on breeding, feeding, training, veterinary updates and general care.

Phone
(07) 33348001
Mobile
0418 727 001
Publisher
Vink Publishing
Frequency
Yearly

The Parrot Society of Australia News covers breeding and species-related articles, information on companion parrot care and veterinary advice from qualified avian vets. The publication serves to inform the membership of the latest in avicultural trends pertaining to parrots as well as disseminating important club information.

Frequency
Six issues per year
Tips & General Information
Contributions to PSOA News are always welcome, whether you are a member or not. Members are encouraged to provide articles for the magazine and share the wealth of knowledge they possess for the benefit of aviculture.
Phone
(07) 38171737
Publisher
APN
Frequency
Monday to Saturday