About us

Founded in 1901, The Fassifern Guardian is a vital and active part of the communities of Boonah, Kalbar, Roadvale, Mt Alford, Harrisville, Aratula, Peak Crossing and surrounding districts. It has been the voice of the community for over 110 years.

Over 3,500 people choose to buy their local newspaper every week. The Guardian has a guaranteed and responsive readership. 

Trading Hours
Monday & Tuesday 8am-4.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am-4.30pm
Thursday    8.30am-1pm
Friday 8.30am-1pm

Postal Address PO Box 8, Boonah, QLD, 4310
Phone (07) 5463 1888
Fax (07) 5463 1039

Email
General Information, Ad Queries, Letters to the Editor, Sports Notes, Submissions - info@boonahnewspapers.com.au
Free Ads (Moreton Border News) - freeads@boonahnewspapers.com.au

Guardian deadlines
Classified Ads - 5pm Monday
Letters to the Editor - 10am Monday
Sports Notes - 10am Monday
Display Bookings - 5pm Thursday the week prior
Display Material - 10am Friday the week prior

Moreton Border News Deadlines
Classified Ads - 3pm Tuesday
Letters to the Editor - 12pm Tuesday
Display Bookings - 5pm Monday
Display Material - 12pm Tuesday

Advertising
Speak to us about:
- Our 2 paper deal for advertising in both the Fassifern Guardian and The Moreton Border News
- 3 Month Classified Advertising Deal
- New Business Owner Package
- Trade Directory and Business Directory Combined Advertising
- Multiple Display Ad Discounts

Moreton Border News:
- Free Ads Classifieds - eg: for sale, appliances, building materials, cars, giveaway, clothing, farm machinery, livestock, for rent, gardening, sporting, camping, pets, tools, toys, poultry, birds, misc.
- FG - Weekly or Fortnightly Trade Directory Ad Placement - $52.50 per ad - Must commit to 12 ads and 13th is free
- MBN - Weekly or Fortnightly Trade Directory Ad Placement - $40.95 per ad - Must commit to 12 ads and 13th is free

Date Claimers - $22 Per Month

Specials
Special offer for the Business Directory if you run a weekly Trade Directory Ad. 

Awards
Our recent Major Awards for the Fassifern Guardian, awarded by the Queensland Country Press Association: 

2011
- Best News Photograph
- Best Editorial
- Journalistic Excellence Overall (weighted)
- Best Newspaper (circulation less than 10,000)
- Journalistic Excellence - Individual (Wendy Creighton)

2010
- Best Editorial
- Journalistic Excellence - Individual (Wendy Creighton)
- A series of Minor Awards

2009
- Journalistic Excellence Overall
- Best Editorial
- Most Improved Newspaper
- A series of Minor Awards