Celebrating Community, Connection, and Local Stories
The Independent Magazines are proudly local publications that celebrate the people, places, and businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re a small, independent business run by locals for locals providing a positive platform for stories that matter and for businesses to share their expertise and services.
It all began in 2010, when our Publisher Julie Ryan had a vision to shine a light on local communities through uplifting, people-focused stories and the latest in sport, council news, business, health, education, politics, and more. What started as one magazine in the Hawkesbury has grown into a family of three.
Together, they reach more than 120,000 readers every month, celebrating the heart of each community across Sydney’s Northwest.
With a dedicated local team of 10 working across production, editorial, and sales, we take pride in delivering warm, topical, and community-driven stories every month. We know local news — because we live it.
We are the heart of your local news!
Launched 2010
Launched 2015
Launched 2021
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