The Coast’s trusted local news voice
Since starting life six years ago as Central Coast Business Access the Central Coast Sun (CCS) has evolved into the Coast’s most soughtafter local news source covering community, people, sport, business, lifestyle and more. The Central Coast is one Australia’s most desirable locations. With a GRP topping $15B the Central Coast boasts a thriving property sector, growing retail and education sectors, vibrant sports community, health precincts and a host of enviable tourist attractions including some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches. The Sun is the print and digital media resource that connects residents and visitors to the Coast’s growing community, its progress, opportunities and lifestyle.
Central Coast Sun distribution network
The Central Coast Sun covers the Central Coast Government Area.
Printed editions are available for public pick-up from multiple of locations across the LGA including: cafes, clubs, hotels, supermarkets, health care centres, newsagents, community centres and more.
The digital edition is a replica of the print edition and goes live prior to the print edition being distributed. Readership across digital, web, social and print exceeds 95,000 per edition. The link to the digital edition and all archive edition is available on our website or go here: www.issuu/communitybroadcastnetwork.
The Central Coast Sun reaches a Facebook community of over 49,000 followers through its own channels and relationship with Jobs Available, a leading national jobs portal.
Advertising – Print
Full page = $1,690 | Two editions = $1,480
Three or more editions = $1,380
Half page = $880 | Two editions = $770
Three or more editions = $640
Quarter page = $680 | Two editions = $550
Three or more editions monthly = $440
*Prices are per edition.
* Pricing inclusive of advertisement design if required.
Print Take Over
Totally showcase your business or brand with a dedicated four-page outside cover wraparound to the The Central Coast Sun. Includes dedicated flip book on ISSUU, design and social media support.
Packages start at $3,300 INC GST
INSERTS
Your flyer or printed material inserted in hard copies of the Central Coast Sun. Select your areas. $159 INC GST per thousand.
Advertising – Digital
Social Media Domination
Highlight your destination or brand via The Sun social media accounts, reaching hundreds of thousands of followers and linking back to your social handles.
Boosted Facebook posts and feature in Facebook story.
Photo promotion and link back on The Sun Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.
eNewsletter
Sun eNewsletters reach over 6,200 subscribers who have chosen to receive our information about local news.
Advertisers have complete creative freedom with a template canvas for your messaging.
Web Banners - www.centralcoastsun.au
Home page banner - $250 per month, $165 per months 3 months or more.
Banner size: 950 x 110 pixels.
Publishing Schedule
Deadlines 2025
Digital and print editions monthly with daily web updates.
Edition published two days after deadline.
February
February 12
April
April 12
June
June 12
August
August 12
October
October 12
December
December 12
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Where to catch The Sun
The Sun can be picked up from locations across the Central Coast. Distribution outlets include cafes, clubs business centres, shopping centres, supermarkets, networking groups, newsagents, awards ceremonies, council offices, libraries and more. Some popular outlets include: Gosford RSL, Central Coast Leagues Club, Central Coast Council, Shell Kariong, Central Coast Racecourse, Imperial shopping Centre, Otimbah RSL, Ettalong Mingara, Ettalong Tourists Centre, Everglades Country Club, Terrigal Bowling Club, Avoca Bowling Club, MPs offices, libraries and retirement villages across the region.
Supporting local business and community groups
The Central Coast Sun is the prime media partner and of the Coast’s leading business awards program, The Central Coast Local Business Awards.
The Local Business Awards showcase local businesses and provide the forum for local entrepreneurs and owners to celebrate their hard work and success.
Each year, The Central Coast Sun publishes the coveted finalists and winners features in print and digital formats. Throughout the year we publish updates around the annual gala event. www.thebusinessawards.com.au
The Central Coast Business Awards showcase and recognise the talent, innovation and entrepreneurship with finalists and winners coming from the north through to the South of our region. The thirteen Awards culminating to the prestigious Central Coast Regional Business of the Year, celebrates business perseverance, resilience and importantly showcases business excellence. Each year The Central Coast Sun produces the coveted Winner’s Edition for the awards which is distributed at the gala event with the winner on the cover.
About Business NSW
Formerly the NSW Business Chamber, Business NSW is the peak policy and advocacy body which has been representing businesses in NSW since 1826.
Central Coast Sun Affiliations
All editions of The Central Coast Sun shared and promoted through affiliated networks.
Media Partner Business NSW Central Coast.
Media Partner, Coastal Towns Business Chamber.
Jobs Available, 46,000 facebook followers.
Local Business Awards - exclusive media partner for the city’s leading business awards programs.
* Media partner, regional home delivery directory.
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Enquiries: info@centralcoastsun.au
Web: www.centralcoastsun.au
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Mail: Po Box 186 Kaurrajong NSW 2758
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Michael Walls - Publisher
M: 0407 783 413 E: michael@accessnews.com.au
Linda Miller - Sales Executive
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M: 0402 417 504 E: linda@accessnews.com.au Julie Jackson - Sales Executive M: 0427 993 654
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Links - Sales Manager
0490 481 234
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