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During the coronavirus crisis Melburnians have never needed their trusted news media more. Here are all the ways you can access local news and stay connected while our beloved city is at a standstill.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve never needed trusted news media more.
But while Leader Community News remains committed to bringing you the news you need to stay safe and connected during this crisis, we’ve also been forced to make a tough decision.
From April 9 we are suspending all print editions of our community newspapers. The rapid decline in real estate advertising revenues caused by the COVID-19 crisis has forced these suspensions.
But this doesn’t mean we’re abandoning local news. Rather, we are funnelling all Leader’s resources to our digital news coverage at leadernews.com.au. And that’s good news for you.
Continued access to trusted and comprehensive local news at leadernews.com.au means you can stay up to date in this uncertain time, help protect yourself and your family and stay in touch with your community.
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We’re still bringing you the latest crime, court, development and transport news.
We’re also delivering local COVID-19 health, care, schools and business news to aid you as your life changes, and keep delivering the other stories that matter.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN STAY UP TO DATE WITH LOCAL NEWS:
FREE EMAIL NEWS ALERTS
Visit the Herald Sun/Leader email newsletter sign-up page here to get top local stories from your area emailed to you regularly.
You’ll get the latest news from your community, covering crime, housing development, local shopping and entertainment, roads and traffic, schools, your council, local identities, pets and parks, and much more.
To get the Leader newsletter you want, look for the Leader Community News Find Your Local Newsletter option on the newsletter page and enter your post code.
SIGN UP FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER TODAY
READ 24/7 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS AS IT HAPPENS
While the printed paper may be paused, Leader continues to have reporters on the ground all across Melbourne to deliver the news you need most. For latest updates, go to leadernews.com.au for the top stories across Melbourne’s suburbs.
For hyperlocal news from your suburb and surrounds, you can also visit our regional Melbourne pages. There you’ll find news from the inner east, the inner south, the east, the north, the northwest, the outer east, the southeast and the Wyndham municipality.
Leader sports reporters also cover all Melbourne suburban football leagues, plus the VFL.
Please note Leader local footy coverage is currently suspended due to the COVID-19 crisis, but you can explore our latest coverage here . and we look forward to rebooting all sport reporting as soon as we can.
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Leader’s 30 Facebook pages cover all the suburbs our print publications covered, Leader Local Footy and Leader Local Cricket. Like the Leader Facebook page that covers your suburb, for the latest news in your feed on the areas where you live, work and play.
SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL DIGITAL ACCESS
Subscribers enjoy full digital access on all devices, giving analysis, insight and breaking news from Leader Community News and the Herald Sun’s team of expert writers and columnists.
For a limited time only, join today and get full digital access to every article, video, newsletter, review, podcasts and more for just $1 for the first 28 days.
*Read the full conditions here
ACCESS EVERYTHING NATIONAL: COVERAGE FROM THE HERALD SUN AND MORE
Keeping you informed, a subscription to your Leader newspaper also gives you complete access to all the agend-setting news from the Herald Sun, Sydney’s The Daily Telegraph, Brisbane’s The Courier-Mail, Adelaide’s The Advertiser and Tasmania’s Mercury. With more than 500 journalists and photographers working around the clock, Leader and the Herald Sun are committed to bringing you the latest news and expert views in these rapidly changing times.
OUR LATEST SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS:
- FULL DIGITAL ACCESS: $1 for the first 28 days
- FULL DIGITAL ACCESS + HERALD SUN WEEKEND DELIVERY: $1 for the first 28 days
- FULL DIGITAL ACCESS + 6-DAY OR 7-DAY DELIVERY: $1 a day for the first 8 weeks.
*Conditions apply — read them here.
FAQs
How do I subscribe?
Join online here or call us on 1800 038 254.
I’m already a Herald Sun subscriber, how do I read Leader stories?
Your Herald Sun digital subscription login already gives you access to all Leader stories.
How do I find a section from the paper online?
Most of your favourite sections from Leader newspapers will remain online. Visit leadernews.com.au, choose your region and select a section from the top of the page.
How do I find the Herald Sun TV Guide and puzzles?
Readers can access the TV Guide with their Herald Sun subscription here and puzzles here.
Where do I sign up for a free newsletter?
Visit the Herald Sun/Leader newsletter signup page. scroll down and input your postcode to get top local stories from your area emailed to you regularly.
Can I sign up for more than one newsletter?
You can sign up for as many newsletters as you like.
Where do I send a news tip?
See our full list of editorial contacts here, or message your news tip via your local Leader Facebook page.