The Phoenix Newspaper - Free Every Week
Totally free news and ads for locals in the Victorian Bushfire area
Total Value of Ads Donated By Us So Far: $1,216,000
The Phoenix Newspaper covers the municipalities of Murrindindi, Nillumbik, Mitchell, Whittlesea, Mansfield, Strathbogie and Yarra Ranges.
The newspaper is published every Monday morning, and available free through more than 115 local outlets.
You can also read the newspaper every week at this website, free.
About Us
A Message From Editor Ash Long:
The Phoenix is an innovative FREE news and advertising service for all people in areas affected by the Victorian bushfires.
The service is both online and in print. It is a community service project of Local Media Pty Ltd, which publishes a number of established popular newspapers including the Melbourne Observer, Sydney News, Brisbane Sun and Travel Monthly.
Head Office: 30 Glen Gully Road, Eltham, Vic 3095
Phone: 1-800 231 311. Fax: 1-800 231 312.
E-Mail: editor@thephoenix.com.au
Site Last Updated: Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Latest Edition Out Now
Next Edition: Monday, August 23, 2010
We are taking a mid-year break and there will be no editions on August 9 or 16.
The next edition of The Phoenix will be on Monday, August 23, 2010.
Latest Edition: Monday, August 2, 2010
Click here to the August 2 edition
Click here to read past copies.
The first print edition of The Phoenix was published on Saturday, March 7, 2009 - exactly one month after the Black Saturday fires. It has been published weekly since.
Online and In Print
The Phoenix Online brings the latest NEWS for all involved in the recovery and reconstruction process.
The Phoenix Newspaper offers TOTALLY FREE ADVERTISING listings for all businesses in the circulation area. Paid display advertising is also available to businesses and organisations.
The support being offered is in no way in competition with any existing newspaper, government, council or support agency efforts.
Each edition of The Phoenix is able to be read (same-as-print) in PDF format at this website.
Back Copies are available in our Archives section.
Click here to download the latest Adobe Reader 9 software - free of charge.
Free Ads
You Can Advertise Free In The Phoenix
Free 40-Word Ads - Worth $40
Click Here to instantly lodge your FREE 40-word advertisement for the next available edition of the The Phoenix.
Your Ad will also be included free in the Melbourne Trader, which is included every week in the Melbourne Observer, distributed across Victoria.
Work Opportunities with The Phoenix
Work With Us
Click here to find out more details about work opportunities with The Phoenix
Totally Free Advertising For Local Businesses
$2000 Free Advertising For Each Local Business
Every local business throughout the bushfire affected region qualifies for $2000 worth of free advertising in The Phoenix newspaper. The offer has been extended for another 12 months until March 31, 2011, to all business owners in the municipalities of Murrindindi, Mitchell, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Mansfield and Yarra Ranges. The packages are totally free of cost. There is no obligation.
How
To Arrange Your Free Advertising
The free advertising packages provide a free 40-word line listing, worth $40 each week until March 31,
2011. Each advertisement is listed in
The Phoenix Newspaper and also online at www.thephoenix.com.au
To apply for a free advertising package, send the coupon to
The Phoenix, PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095. All advertising packages are subject to the approval of the Editor of
The Phoenix.
The free advertising packages are being privately funded by the owners of The Phoenix
and its major supporters throughout metropolitan Melbourne, country Victoria, and interstate. Not a cent of tax- or public-money is being used to fund this unprecedented promotion of local business.
Business Directory
See the current edition (below) to view the latest edition of The Phoenix Business Directory (PDF).
Click here for the form (PDF) to arrange your free advertising
Latest News
Victoria's reconstruction and recovery efforts are being co-ordinated by an authority chaired by Christine Nixon.
Click here to view the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority website.
Updates From Murrindindi Shire
Updates (PDF) for people in the Bushfire Affected Region are published (PDF) by the Murrindindi Shire .
Click here to go to the Council's website to download the updates.
Our Sponsors
Please Support These Businesses
We are grateful to business sponsors who help make The Phoenix possible.
Click here for details of our paying advertisers.
Paid Advertising Is Available In The Phoenix
Paid advertising space is available in The Phoenix Newspaper at reasonable rates.
Phone 1-800 231 311 for details.
Readership Area
Internet
Available across the globe on the World Wide Web at www.thephoenix.com.au
Print Edition
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