Australian Newsagency Blog

Newsagents in Western Australia make less from newspapers (home delivery and retail) that their Eastern Seaboard counterparts. Given the 7.7% increase in circulation revenue to $77.7 million and 16.3% increase in ad revenue (source:MediaWeek) newsagents have some financial support to counter any argument that the fair yet small increase they have sought for years is resolved. Last I heard - a few weeks ago - some newsagents were talking about taking serious action in pursuit of more equitable arrangements.