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The Blacktown Sun covers the fast developing, growth region of the Greater West of Sydney, and is committed to covering local news, entertainment, sports and community issues.

Blacktown City continues to enjoy a strong and vibrant residential and commercial expansion. Located only 35km from Sydney’s CBD, Blacktown is home to population of 300,000 people, 28,000 businesses and more than 830 parks and reserves making it one of the State’s leading cities in relation to population and employment growth, and recreational services.

By constantly supporting and serving local residents and businesses, as well as sponsoring many local events, the Blacktown Sun is able to maintain the loyalty and respect of its community.

News

Our top Blacktown Sun stories are now available online at - www.blacktownsun.com.au

Circulation

Circulation - Blacktown Sun: 55,755
Source: Circualtion Audit Bureau, March 2010

Readership - Blacktown Sun: 75,000
Source: Roy Morgan Research, March 2010

Suburbs: For a list of distribution suburbs please click on the PDF Summary below.

Postcodes: For a list of postcodes please click on the PDF Summary below.

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Rates

Rates effective 1 July 2010. To download the current Rate Card for the Blacktown Sun simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.

For Greater circualtion package rates as shown on map please contact your National Sales Representative

Rates - EGN/Display, Classifieds, Trades & Services

Section	Rate ex GST	Rate incl GST
Display Module	$111.60	$122.76
Classifieds Lineage	$4.05	$4.18
Classifieds Single col cm	$16.20	$17.82
Trade & Services Lineage	$5.40	$5.94
Trades & Services col cm	$19.60	$21.56
Casual colour load $400 for process colour ($440 incl GST) and $200 for Spot Colour ($220 incl GST). Please download display rate card for discount structure. For information on preferred position loads,Inserts, Adhesive Notes and other marketing opportunities, please contact your Fairfax Community Sales Office

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Specs / Deadlines

Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.

Failure to supply material resulting in an advertisement’s non appearance will also incur charges.

Earlier deadlines may occasionally be implemented to accommodate press and production time lines, especially around and after Public Holidays.

To download the current specs for the Blacktown Sun simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Deadlines - EGN/Display, Real Estate, Drive, Classifieds, Trades & Services

Section	Deadlines
Publication Date	Tuesday
Real Estate bookings	12noon Thurs Prior
Display Bookings	1pm Thurs prior
Display Copy	5pm Thurs prior
Quickcut, Websend, Adonline	2pm Fri prior
Supplied Material	2pm Fri prior
CLASSIFIEDS, TRADES & SERVICES DEADLINES
Bookings & Supplied Material	2pm Mon
Phone Advertisements	4pm Mon

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Special Publications

Please see below for information on our Special Publication.

Research

Please see the link below for the Blacktown Sun Reader Profile which includes a selection of category and readership snapshots as samples of the incredible reach you could achieve by including the Blacktown Sun in your marketing mix.

Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information directly relevant to your business needs.

Please see the link below for a PDF of the Blacktown Sun Reader Profile

Circulation

55,755

Source: CAB Audit March 2010.

Readership

75,000

Source: Roy Morgan Readership Survey March 2010

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Features & Special Reports

Fairfax Community Newspapers publishes many topical and seasonal features, as well as regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly sections throughout the year to provide our readers with relevant information, both editorially and through advertising messages.

Over the course of the year, we cover many topics, including Home Improvement, Travel, Entertainment, Drive, Health & Beauty, Weddings, Education and much more.

For a selection of sections and features relevant to your needs, please contact your Fairfax Community Sales Representative or the National Sales Office in your state, who can advise you on upcoming opportunities.

Please click on the “contact” tab at the top right for a list of National/Agency representations in Australia.

Contacts

Please see below for contact details:

NATIONAL ENQUIRIES:	LOCAL ENQUIRIES:
NEW SOUTH WALES: AD SALES CONNECT E: jstride@adsalesconnect.com.au T: (02) 9420 1777 F: (02) 9420 1788	BLACKTOWN OFFICE: T: (02) 9852 2888 F: (02) 9852 2811 SALES EMAIL: rpryce@fairfaxmedia.com.au
VICTORIA: BROWN ORR FLETCHER BURROWS E: suburbans@bofb.com.au T: (03) 9826 5188	EDITORIAL EMAIL: mlawrence@fairfaxmedia.com.au
QUEENSLAND: FAIRFAX MEDIA E: thehub@mail.fairfax.com.au T: (07) 3308 1100	FAIRFAX COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS: E: fcnclass@fairfaxmedia.com.au T: 13 24 25 F: (02) 9912 6944
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: FAIRFAX MEDIA E: Tpatrick@fairfax.com.au T: (08) 8212 1212
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: FAIRFAX MEDIA E: LMolyneux@fairfaxmedia.com.au T: (08) 9327 4800