Welcome to Star News Group – Connecting people and communities

Star News Group is an independent Australian family owned media company and leading provider.

In recent years the company has expanded to include publishing interests throughout Victoria and interstate. In Melbourne’s south east Star publish the Berwick Star News, Pakenham Gazette, Pakenham Star News, Cranbourne Star News, Dandenong Star Journal and Endeavour Hills, Doveton, Hallam Star Journal.

Star publishes a number of niche titles in print and online including five area specific “Kids” publications targeted to parents, as well as a number of education titles under the Themes brand and publish The Victorian Probian on behalf of the Victorian Probian Association.

In the Shire of Yarra Ranges Star News Group publish six titles under the Mail brand in conjunction with North East Media. In Queensland Star News Group publishes Noosa Today, which circulates to homes in the Noosa Shire.

Star also publishes the Southern Free Times in Warwick Queensland, the Geelong Indy in Geelong and Ocean Grove Voice on the Bellarine Peninsula.

In Melbourne’s West Star jointly owns with Domain six titles under the masthead Star Weekly.

Star also jointly owns Fermax Distribution company, a letterbox distribution business, with Fairfax Media.

In recent years the company has taken on a digital focus with e-papers, websites mirroring each of its mastheads, thriving Facebook and Instagram communities, a new venture Star Media Platform, a comprehensive solution for businesses wanting to take control of their online footprint and a partnership with real estate listings site realestateview.com.au.

A progressive publishing company, Star News Group has a reputation for developing a diverse range of community publications.

Throughout its more than 109 year history Star News Group has always connected with people and communities and is proud of its commitment to both clients and readers. The local newspaper is the heart of the community. Star News Group has always been committed to the communities it serves; reflecting the opinions, lifestyles, aspirations, concerns and personalities of the community and helping to grow the businesses of its many advertisers. Star News Group newspapers are exciting, fresh, quality publications, offering advertisers cost effective, ROI positive options to reach their target markets. Importantly, our people are committed and ready to offer advertisers and readers exemplary service in both print and online.

Star News Group offers businesses a comprehensive marketing solution from mass media print, social, online and more.

To find out more call (03) 5945 0666 or email advertising@starnewsgroup.com.au