GAZETTE Hawkesbury
Trusted since 1888
Media Kit 2025
Advertise with the Hawkesbury Gazette –
Trusted Since 1888
The Hawkesbury Gazette has been the voice of the Hawkesbury since 1888, making it one of Australia's longest-running newspapers. As the trusted local news source for over 135 years, the Gazette connects the diverse people of this spectacular region – from the fertile river lands and World Heritage national parks to the historic Macquarie towns of Windsor and Richmond, and the surrounding villages and farmland.
Whether it’s reliable reporting on local issues, celebrating community milestones, or supporting small business and agriculture, the Gazette is the heartbeat of the region. Half the population lives in urban centres, with the rest spread across rural properties – all rely on the Gazette for news that matters.
If you want to reach engaged locals, proud farmers, weekenders and long-time residents alike, there is no better place to advertise than the Hawkesbury Gazette –trusted by the community since 1888.
Distribution & Circulation Network – Hawkesbury Gazette
The Hawkesbury Gazette proudly serves the entire Hawkesbury Local Government Area, delivering trusted local news to a diverse and engaged community. Our print edition is distributed monthly with 3,000 copies available across the region, supported by a strong history of reaching up to 20,000 readers per issue*.
You’ll find the printed Gazette at high-traffic locations including:
Newsagents
Supermarkets
Petrol stations
Cafés
Clubs and pubs
Healthcare and community centres
And other key distribution points throughout the LGA.
The digital replica of the print edition is published simultaneously and available via our website: www.hawkesburygazette.com.au, where readers can also access our full story archive.
Our Facebook page, with over 43,000 followers, extends our reach and delivers daily news, community updates, and business promotions in real time.
Online updates are published daily, ensuring your message stays current, relevant, and visible across platforms.
*Figures From Hawksbury Gazette 03/03/15 Rural Press
Advertising Rates – Hawkesbury Gazette
Reach your audience across the Hawkesbury region with trusted local media. Our advertising options are tailored to support businesses of all sizes, with flexible pricing and multi-edition discounts to maximise value.
Full Page:
1 Edition: $1,500
2 Edition: $1,200 Each
3+ Edition: $950 Each
Half Page
1 edition: $900
2 editions: $700 each
3+ editions: $600 each
Quarter Page
1 edition: $500
2 editions: $450 each
3+ editions: $400 each
175mm x 125mm
Premium Feature
PRINT TAKEOVER – $3,000 (Inc. GST)
Showcase your brand with a 4-page outside cover wraparound in the Hawkesbury Gazette print and digital editions. Includes:
Digital flipbook display full stop
Social media support
Maximum exposure inside and outside the paper
Inserts
Include your flyer or printed material in all hardcopies of the Gazette: $330 (Inc. GST)
Digital Advertising – Hawkesbury Gazette
Promote your business across our powerful digital platforms with high-impact advertising options designed to connect you with an engaged Hawkesbury audience.
Website Banner Advertising
Website Sidebar Advertising
Directory Advertising
Facebook Sponsored Posts
www.hawkesburygazette.com.au
Showcase your brand with a banner ad placed in prime positions across our website, including:
Top of the homepage
High-traffic news sections
Other targeted areas – scroll our site to explore locations
Investment: $350 per month
$250 per month (when booked for 3 months)
Size: 950 x 110 pixels
Place your ad in high-visibility sidebar positions for maximum impact:
Homepage Sidebar: $280 per month
Inside Page Sidebar: $220 per month
Includes professional ad design
Size: 300 x 280 pixels
Get noticed with a spot on our website's Directory page!
Simply upload your business card, a short bio or description of your business, and any relevant website links. We’ll scan and feature your business card, along with your bio, directly on our site.
With over 43,000 Facebook followers, the Hawkesbury Gazette offers direct access to our highly engaged social media audience. This will include Instagram post as well!
Sponsored Post: $220 (includes performance analytics)
Business Card: $50 per month
2025 Publishing Schedule – Hawkesbury Gazette
The Hawkesbury Gazette delivers a monthly print and digital edition, backed by daily web updates to keep the Hawkesbury community connected, informed, and engaged. All editions are published one week after the advertising and editorial deadline.
Monthly Deadlines & Release Dates:
July
Deadline: Monday, 14 July
Publish Date: Monday, 21 July August
Deadline: Monday, 11 August
Publish Date: Tuesday, 19 August
September
Deadline: Monday, 9 September
Publish Date: Tuesday, 16 September
October
Deadline: Monday, 14 October
Publish Date: Tuesday, 21 October November Deadline: Monday, 10 November
Publish Date: Tuesday, 17 November
December
Deadline: Monday, 8 December
Publish Date: Monday, 15 December
Plan to secure premium ad placements and editorial features in both print and digital editions. For bookings, email: sales@hawkesburygazette.com.au
Why Advertising in the Hawkesbury Gazette Is Good for the Community
Contact us today to book your spot!
Our Hawkesbury Gazette – For the Community, By the Community
The Hawkesbury Gazette is entering an exciting new chapter — transitioning into a Charitable Trust to secure the future of independent, local journalism. Thi the Gazette remains owned by the community, for the community, with eve reinvested into telling our stories, supporting local voices, and keeping the Hawkes
By advertising with the Gazette, you're not just promoting your business you're the social fabric of our region. Your ad helps keep local news in print, hold decision account, celebrate community wins, and shine a light on issues that matter. With a mix of paid and volunteer contributors, support from local advertisers, don philanthropists, and a commitment to daily online updates and monthly print editi support powers an essential local service.
Advertise local. Support local.Grow local. Buy Local.
Partner with the Hawkesbury Gazette — where your business helps keep our community strong.