The Local Paper: Federal Election Candidates Media Kit 2025 by Ash Long

Electorate advertising covered with one booking and one discounted price

Federal Election Media Kit

Our community newspapers cover 31 of the 38 Federal Election divisions in Victoria. Those divisions have more than 3.2 million electors.

In print and online, our local editions comprehensively reach young and old people throughout each electorate.

Our newspapers are committed to strong, public interest journalism without fear. We present a robust coverage of local news, and we are not frightened to share opinions.

Our newspapers, with a 56year pedigree, are in the business of delivering maximum possible audiences for advertisers.

Editorial submissions

Election candidates may submit items for our news columns. There are no charges or fees attached to editorial submissions.

Email items by 4pm Fridays to: editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Advertising opportunities

Bookings are now open for paid advertising for the two

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Phone: 1800 231 311

Mobile: 0450 399 932

Email: editor@LocalPaper. com.au

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Bank: Westpac, Eltham, Vic.

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Account: 260131

Office: 30 Glen Gully Rd, Eltham North, Vic. 3095

(Same address for past 31 years).

Letter from the Editor

fortnightly print editions of our newspapers prior to the May 3 Federal Election:

•Wednesday, April 16

•Wednesday, April 30

Substantial ‘earlybird’ discounts are available for advertising schedules pre-booked and pre-paid before April 11 (50% discount) and April 24 (25% discount).

Because of the Easter and ANZAC holiday weekends, early bookings are encouraged.

Maximising your campaign

All print edition advertising is automatically included in our Digital Edition, which is an exact replica, at no extra charge. Four-page wrap-arounds are available by arrangement. The top 7cm x 8 col. on the front-page is reserved for the newspaper masthead.

ASH LONG editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Federal Election Media Kit

Division of Bruce

The Division of Bruce is covered by the Greater Dandenong Edition and Eastern Suburbs Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Berwick, Dandenong, Dandenong North, Doveton, Eumemmering, Hallam, Harkaway, Narre Warren, Narre Warren North, Narre Warren South, Mulgrave, Noble Park, Noble Park North,

Electors: 112.096 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Bruce Electorate Package

col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

All prices include GST. All ads are pre-paid at time of booking by EFT (033091 260131) or Card (V, M, AE). Front-Page – 200% Loading. Back-Page (Minimum Full Page) – 100% Loading. Page 3 –100% Loading (plus Colour charge, $100 per edition). Early Right-Hand Pages (Pages 5, 7, 9) –50% Loading (plus Colour charge, $100 per edition). Early Left-Hand Pages (Pages 2, 4, 6, 8) –33% Loading (plus Colour charge, $100 per edition). Any Other Specified Position – 33% Loading. No Colour loading for run-of-press).

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Division of Calwell

The Division of Calwell is covered by the NorthWest Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Attwood, Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Dallas, Fawkner, Greenvale, Jacana, Meadow Heights, Mickleham, Oaklands Junction, Roxburgh Park, Somerton, Westmeadows, Yuroke.

Electors: 106,782 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Casey

The Division of Casey is covered in part by the Cardinia Edition, Eastern Suburbs Edition, Northern Suburbs Edition and Lilydale-Yarra Valley Express Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Coldstream, Dixons Creek, Healesville, Launching Place, Lilydale, Millgrove, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn, Seville, Steels Creek, Wandin, Warburton, Wesburn, Woori Yallock, Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction, Yering.

Electors: 114,385 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Casey Electorate Package

$20 col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Cooper

The Division of Cooper is covered by the Northern Suburbs Edition, North-West Edition and Southern Cross Weekly Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Alphington, Croxton, Fairfield, Keon Park, Kingsbury, Northcote, Preston, Regent, Reservoir, Ruthven, Thornbury, Westgarth.

Electors: 108,730 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Electorate Package

col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Deakin

The Division of Deakin is covered by the Eastern Suburbs Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Bayswater North, Blackburn, Blackburn South, Croydon, Croydon North, Croydon South, Forest Hill, Heathmont, Kilsyth, Kilsyth South, Mitcham, Nunwadaing, Ringwood, Ringwood East, Ringwood North, Vermont, Vermont South, Warranwood, Wonga Park.

Electors: 112.589 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

$20 col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Dunkley

The Division of Dunkley is covered by the Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Carrum Downs, Frankston, Frankston North, Frankston South, Langwarrin, Langwarrin South, Mount Eliza, Sandhurst, Seaford, Skye.

Electors: 111,693 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840 Dunkley Electorate Package

Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

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Division of Flinders

The Division of Flinders is covered by the Mornington Peninsula Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Balnarring, Baxter, Bittern, Blairgowrie, Capel Sound, Crib Point, Dromana, Fingal, Flinders, Hastings, Main Ridge, McCrae, Merricks, Moorooduc, Mornington Mount Martha, Point Leo, Portsea, Red Hill, Rye, Safety Beach, Shoreham, Somers, Somerville, Sorrento, Stony Point, Tootgarook, Tyabb Electors: 114,542 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Gellibrand

The Division of Gellibrand is covered by the North-West Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Altona, Altona Meadows, Altona North, Brooklyn, Laverton, Newport, Seabrook, Seaholme, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Williamstown, Williamstown North, Yarraville

Electors: 108,169 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Gellibrand Electorate Package

col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Hawke

The Division of Hawke is covered in part by the North-West Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Bulla, Oaklands Junction, Sunbury.

Electors: 106,554 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

$20 col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180 Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Holt

The Division of Holt is covered in part by the Casey-Cardinia Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Clyde North, Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne South, Cranbourne West, Hampton Park, Lynbrook, Lyndhurst, Narre Warren South

Electors: 107,465 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Hotham

The Division of Hotham is covered by the Southern Cross Weekly Edition, Eastern Suburbs Edition and Greater Dandenong Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Clarinda, Clayton, Clayton South, Hughesdale, Huntingdale, Kesyborough, McKinnon, Mulgrave, Noble Park North, Oakleigh, Oakleigh East, Oakleigh South, Ormond, Springvale, Springvale South.

Electors: 116,085 (2022) Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Hotham Electorate Package

$20 col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Indi

The Division of Indi is covered in part by the Regional Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Acheron, Alexandra, Buxton, Eildon, Glenburn, Highlands, Kinglake, Kinglake West, Mansfield, Marysville, Merton, Molesworth, Murrindindi, Pheasant Creek, Strath Creek, Taggerty, Thornton, Trawool, Yarck, Yea

Electors: 117,571 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Indi Electorate Package

$20 col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Isaacs

The Division of Isaacs is covered by the Southern Cross Weekly, Greater Dandenong and Frankston Editions of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Aspendale, Bangholme, Bonbeach, Braeside, Carrum, Chelsea, Chelsea Heights, Cheltenham, Dandenong, Dandenong South, Dingley Village, Edithvale, Heatherton, Highett, Keysborough, Lyndhurst, Mentone, Moorabbin, Moorabbin Aiport, Mordialloc, Parkdale, Patterson Lakes

Electors: 110,751 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Jagajaga

The Division of Jagajaga is covered by the Northern Suburbs Edition and Eastern Suburbs Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Bellfield, Briar Hill, Bundoora, Eaglemont, Eltham, Eltham North, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Lower Plenty, Macleod, Montmorency, Research, Rosanna, St Helena, Viewbank, Wastonia, Watsonia North, Yallambie

Electors: 113,239 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Kooyong

The Division of Kooyong is covered by the Southern Cross Weekly Edition and Eastern Suburbs Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Balwyn, Balwyn North, Camberwell, Canterbury, Deepdene, Glenb Iris, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Kew, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Surrey Hills.

Electors: 113.054 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Kooyong Electorate Package

Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Macnamara

The Division of Macnamara is covered by the Southern Cross Weekly Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Albert Park, Balaclava, Caulfield, Caulfield East, Caulfield North, Docklands, Elsternwick, Elwood, Glen Huntly, Middle Park, Port Melbourne, Ripponlea, South Melbourne, South Wharf, Southbank, St Kilda, St Kilda East, St Kilda West, Windsor

Electors: 110,676 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Macnamara Electorate Package

$20 col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of McEwen

The Division of McEwen is covered in part by the Regional Edition, Mitchell-Strathbogie Edition and Northern Suburbs Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Arthurs Creek, Beveridge, Diamond Creek, Donnybrook, Doreen, Eden Park, Heathcote Junction, Hurstbridge, Kilmore, Kinglake, Kinglake West, Mernda, Panton Hill, St Andrews, Strathewen, Upper Plenty, Wallan, Wandong, Wattle Glen, Whittlesea, Wollert, Woodstock, Yan Yean, Yarrambat

Electors: 108,089 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Melbourne

The Division of Melbourne is covered by the Southern Cross Weekly Edition, Northern Suburbs Edition and North-West Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Abbotsford, Brunswick East, Burnley, Carlton, Carlton North, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Cremorne, Docklands, East Melbourne, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Parkville, Princes Hill, West Melbourne

Electors: 114,447 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840 Melbourne Electorate Package

col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Menzies

The Division of Menzies is covered by the Eastern Suburbs Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Blackburn, Blackburn South, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Mitcham, North Warrandyte, Nunawading, Ringwood North, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Warrandyte, Warrandyte South, Wonga Park

Electors: 112,876 (2022) Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

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Menzies Electorate Package

col. cm$15 col. cm$10 col. com Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

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Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Nicholls

The Division of Nicholls is covered in part by the Mitchell-Strathbogie Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Broadford, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Trawool.

Electors: 114,542 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

Federal Election Media Kit Division of Scullin

The Division of Scullin is covered by the Northern Suburbs Edition and North-West Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Bundoora, Epping, Lalor, Mernda, Mill Park, South Morang, Thomastown, Wollert

Electors: 108,670 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted

Scullin Electorate Package

Advertising Packages

Per IssuePer IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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Division of Wills

The Division of Wills is covered by the NorthWest Edition and Southern Cross Weekly Edition of The Local Paper.

Areas include: Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Coburg North, Fawkner, Fitzroy North, Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park, Parkville, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South,

Electors: 108,500 (2022)

Map and Data Source: Australian Electoral Commission.

Complete Artwork deadline is 4pm Friday prior to publication. Ads requiring typesetting/art work by The Local Paper should be lodged by 4pm Thursday prior to publication.

Bookings: phone 1800 231 311, 0450 399 932, email editor@LocalPaper.com.au

Discounted Advertising Packages

IssuePer Issue if pre-paid byif pre-paid by Thu., Apr. 24Fri., Apr. 11

Full-Page (370mm h x 260mm w)$5920$4440$2960

Half-Page Vertical (370mm h x 128mm w)$2960$2220$1480

Half-Page (180mm h x 260mm w)$2880$2160$1440

Quarter-Page (180mm h x 128mm w)$1440$1080$720

Eighth-Page Vertical (180mm h x 62mm w)$720$540$360

Eighth-Page (90mm h x 128mm w)$720$540$360

1/16th Page (90mm x c 62mm w)$360$270$180

Wrap-Around (4pp, allow 7cm for masthead)$23,680$17,760$11,840

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