In its 46th year of publication, The North & West Melbourne News is your local community newspaper.
The N&WM News is published quarterly by NWMNC and is produced entirely by volunteers. The News is hand delivered to households and businesses throughout North and West Melbourne, and copies are also widely available through public places, such as NWMNC and the North Melbourne library.
Community announcements are published free of charge. N&WM News has more than 7,000 copies in circulation.

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With over 45 years of continuous publication, the North & West Melbourne News is your community newspaper.
The N&WM News is published quarterly and is produced entirely by volunteers
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The News Team

The N&WM News is produced by community members for the North & West Melbourne Community.


Editor: Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
Deputy Editor: Louise Yaxley
Production: Tom Linkins
Advertising Manager: Janet Graham
Advertising Coordinator: Kevin Shi
Publisher: Ariel Valent
Distribution Coordinator: Tim Cremean
Strategy Coordinator: Ian Woodruff


Awards

N&WM News have won and been finalists at the Community Newspaper Association of Victoria (CNAV) Awards
Best Layout & Design - Winner, 2021
Best Feature Story - Winner, 2021
Best Newspaper - Finalist, 2021
Best Community Content - Finalist, 2021
Best Community Content - Finalist, 2022
Best Newspaper - Winner, 2022
Best Layout & Design - Finalist, 2023

How to contribute

Our community newspaper is a reflection of the diverse voices and talents that make our neighbourhood vibrant.

Volunteering

Did you know that the stories in this paper are written by a team of volunteers, not professional journalists?
If you enjoy reading the News and might be interested in writing for it, you could soon see your words and your name in print. Support is always on hand from experienced team members.
Contact us: editorial@centre.org.au or 93281126

Our new podcast – "Market to Melrose"

Market to Melrose is a new community podcast by local resident Tom Rigby bringing the voices of North and West Melbourne to Spotify, YouTube or wherever you normally listen.

Each episode of Market to Melrose includes a feature interview based on a story from the News. The podcast has a community noticeboard section for coming local events and achievements, and will soon include advertising for local businesses.
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