About

Our magazine is printed on high quality gloss paper with a wrap around cover. We have chosen to print with a local printer helping to support our local economy. Which is what our magazine is about, locals supporting locals.

Magazine Specifications

Paper: High quality 115gsm gloss

Pages: 40 full colour pages

Quantity: 5,000

Shelf Life: 3+ Months

Readership Insights

We are currently developing our readership insight page. This data will ensure advertisers have as much information on our print and online readerships as possible to make an informed decision on advertising.

Target Demographic

Target Demographic

We have a diverse reader demographic aged between the ages of 25 and 65+ years.

Target Demographic (Online)

The majority, *70%, are located within the Northern Rivers. Next, 25% resided in Brisbane, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Forster, Gold Coast, Grafton, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Regional Victoria, Sydney and Yamba. The remaining 5% of online readers were overseas, in England, the Netherlands and the USA.

*Statistics are based on data from online subscribers

Distribution

Where can you find Country & Coast Magazine?

Northern Rivers

Our magazine features in some of the regions busiest locations, including:

Ballina Byron Airport (Magazine Stand)
Local visitor information centres
Accommodation and tourist attractions throughout the region
Shops, restaurants, cafés and general businesses throughout the Northern Rivers.

With every issue we are increasing our distribution list. If you would also like to display copies please contact us.

Alstonville Region

Alstonville Plaza Shopping Centre (Magazine Stand)
Candy Lane Fashion (Magazine Stand)
Trident Takeaway (Magazine Stand)
Local accommodation, attractions, retirement villages, cafes & restaurants.
All business shopfronts in Alstonville & Wollongbar.
Russellton Industrial Estate.

Wollongbar

Wollongbar Post Office, News & Gifts (Magazine Stand)

Ballina Region

Ballina Byron Airport (Magazine Stand)
Ballina Book Shop (Magazine Stand)
Ballina Fair Shopping Centre, Gem-Array Jewellers (Magazine Stand)
Ballina Information Centre
Ballina RSL Club
Ballina Byron Ramada
Local attractions, cafes and restaurants.
Business shopfront in the CBD and shopping centres.

Wardell

Simply Fashion & Beauty

Who Are we?

Lindsey Bidwell | Publisher

You might recognise this name. Lindsey previously managed the local magazine TwoFour7Seven for three years as a volunteer before it was taken over by another local who moved the publication online.

Lindsey is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, organisational geek and mother of two active boys. She is an SCU business management graduate with post-graduate qualifications in project management from RMIT University. Lindsey has over 18 years of experience working in business management, marketing, and projects. If you are on LinkedIn, you can join Lindsey's network at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseybidwell/

With four generations of her family currently living and working in the Northern Rivers, she is all for a magazine by locals for locals. Lindsey is excited to produce Country & Coast for our readers, sharing her love of all things local.

our Contributors

Contributors

Stephanie | Writer

Aaron | Writer

Our stories are written by a diverse group of locals who love where they live and want to share that information. We will be adding more profiles throughout the year.

Aaron | Writer

Stephanie | Writer

Aaron | Writer

Coming soon

Stephanie | Writer

Mark | Photographer

Coming soon

Mark | Photographer

Coming soon

Phill | Deliveries

Mark | Photographer

Phill | Deliveries

You will often see Phill out and about in our region, hand-delivering to local shops and refilling magazine stands.

Join Us

Mark | Photographer

Phill | Deliveries

Writers, artists, sales, photographers, farmers, interns, specialists, local storytellers... are you interested in providing content? We are always looking for volunteer contributors.