Fairfax Media
Fairfax Media Limited is a prominent media organization in Australasia, established through the merger of Fairfax Media and Rural Press Limited in 2007. The company operates a diverse portfolio of newspapers and online platforms, which includes well-known publications such as the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and the Australian Financial Review. It serves metropolitan, rural, regional, and community audiences across all states in Australia and New Zealand. In addition to traditional print media, Fairfax Media has a significant digital presence, most notably through its ownership of Domain, a leading real estate platform. The company has also ventured into broadcasting with a majority stake in the Macquarie Radio Network, further enhancing its media reach. The merger with Nine has integrated Fairfax's rich array of digital assets with Nine's television network and streaming services, positioning the combined entity as a key player in the evolving media landscape.
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Rural Press
Acquisition in 2006
Rural Press Limited was an Australian media company based in North Richmond, known for its extensive portfolio of approximately 170 newspaper and magazine titles, with The Canberra Times as its most notable publication. The company primarily focused on regional and rural Australia, while also owning agricultural publications in the United States and New Zealand. In addition to print media, Rural Press operated radio stations in regional South Australia and Queensland, as well as a variety of classified advertising websites and commercial printing facilities across Australia. In December 2006, Rural Press announced a merger with John Fairfax Holdings, which was completed in May 2007, creating a substantial media entity valued at $12 billion. This merger positioned the Fairfax family company to play a significant role in the new organization, enabling it to maintain a considerable stake amid potential takeover threats from larger media corporations.
The Age
Acquisition in 1983
The Age is an Australian daily newspaper that features the latest local and international news. The paper also offers news and information in the categories of sports, business, weather, product deals, politics, technology, entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and property. The Age also enables users to submit classified advertisements. It is available in both print and electronic formats. The Age was established by John Cooke, Henry Cooke, and Walter Powell in 1854 and is based in Melbourne, Australia. The Age is a subsidiary of Fairfax Media, a multiplatform media company in Australia.
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