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Advertise with us

The Westsider is an authentic, trusted and familiar platform for hard-to-reach locals. By advertising with us, you are doing more than just self-promotion, you are showing you care about the community you work in.

23,000+
monthly readership base

Build your brand and increase community engagement

We distribute up to 10,000 free full-colour copies every month in the cities of Maribyrnong, Hobson’s Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham.

Local readership

Each copy is read on average by 2.3 people, making a readership of up to 23,000.

Social engagement

We also have 14,000+ social media connections via Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, with a weekly reach of over 25,000, as well as promotional opportunities via our website.

ADVERTISING RATES 2024

Note: Bulk and NFP discounts apply
*All prices are exclusive of GST and subject to change without notice.

Print rates

Back page

$ 1400 /edition
260mm (w) x 380mm (h)
  • not-for-profit discounts
  • bulk buy discounts

Full page

$ 990 /edition
260mm (w) x 355mm (h)
  • not-for-profit discounts
  • bulk buy discounts

1/2 page

$ 550 /edition
260mm (w) x 175mm (h)
  • not-for-profit discounts
  • bulk buy discounts

1/4 page

$ 430 /edition
128mm (w) x 175mm (h)
  • not-for-profit discounts
  • bulk buy discounts

Single banner

$ 330 /edition
260mm (w) x 30mm (h)
  • not-for-profit discounts
  • bulk buy discounts

Cover and back wrap

$ 2500 /edition
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  • not-for-profit discounts
  • bulk buy discounts

Page 3

$ 1400 /edition
128mm (w) x 175mm (h)
  • not-for-profit discounts
  • bulk buy discounts

Cover

$ 1500 /edition
Template provided
  • not-for-profit discounts
  • bulk buy discounts
Note: Page requests for right hand page or first 12 pages of paper attract a 12% surcharge.

Website rates

Leaderboards

$ 240 /edition
four weeks
  • Desktop size: 970px (w) x 90 (h)
  • Mobile size: 300px (w) x 50 (h)

Medium rectangle

$ 240 /edition
four weeks
  • Desktop size: 300px (w) x 250 (h)
  • Mobile size: 300px (w) x 50 (h)
Note: We suggest you supply your files at 2x resolution for best results on all screens.

Social media rates

Facebook posts

$ 220 /edition
1080 (w) x 1080px (h)
  • Two posts

Instagram posts

$ 220 /edition
1080 (w) x 1080px (h)
  • Two posts

Web-only piece

$ 220 /edition
Article appears online only
  • One social media mention

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Edition Booking Submission
February 16 January 22 January
March 13 February 19 February
April 20 March 25 March
May 17 April 21 April
June 15 May 21 May
July 19 June 25 June
August 17 July 23 July
September 14 August 20 August
October 18 September 24 September
November 16 October 22 October
December 16 November 19 November

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any advertising or advertorial queries

Call Lena on 0417 015 754

Email Lena on sales@thewestsider.com.au