Dear readers,
Over the course of this unprecedented health crisis, we have strengthened our ties and now have more than 650,000 unique readers following us in Australia, France, Canada, Belgium, New Caledonia, and many other regions. We thank you all for your loyalty!
The year 2022 also marks an important anniversary for our newspaper: its 130 years of existence.
Le Courrier Australien is the oldest foreign newspaper operating in Australia. It was launched on 30 April 1892 by a group of French public figures for the then small French-speaking community in Australia. 130 years later, our team is proud to continue in its mission of bringing you essential updates from both Australia and around the world each day.
A journal of reference
Through hard work, creativity and commitment, the team here at Le Courrier Australien has overcome many challenges to regain its position as the leading bilingual media for French speakers and Francophiles in Australia, as well as for our many readers around the world who are interested in gaining new insight into this beautiful country.
But our mission is not limited to Australian news.
We are committed to satisfying our Francophile lectorate by providing the English version of the Courrier Australien (LCANews) with an overview of the most relevant events beyond this old continent, throughout other parts of the world such as the Asian Pacific and Europe.
A trilingual newspaper, at the service of communities
Five years after its takeover by Bernard Le Boursicot AOM and François Vantomme (which saw its launch in digital form), the newspaper continues in its aim of further satisfying the interests of many different communities in Australia.
Throughout this pandemic, and our frequent correspondence with various organisations, embassies and government departments in NSW and Australia, it has become clear that many communities are also wanting a daily newspaper that is capable of relaying their community’s activities and informing them of the essential news Down Under.
Le Courrier Australien will thereby intensify its coverage of the activities of the Canadian and Belgian communities in Australia. The newspaper will also go international and offer a version for Spanish speakers in Australia and around the world via www.elcorreoaustraliano.com.
This major enhancement requires a new platform that will bring you Australian news in three languages as well as other useful innovations.
A journal for our members
In addition to a more coherent design and a navigation adapted to a quality editorial coverage, the new site will offer you other very useful features, including the possibility to comment on each article, to have a “Members” section which will offer you the opportunity to submit articles to the Editor, or to receive notifications/alerts.
Our new Members will also have the possibility to join our 10,000 subscribers to our daily newsletter, to contribute and vote for the French Person of the Year and to participate in exclusive competitions!
Despite the pandemic and the complicated circumstances as of late, the year 2022 is an especially important one for the development of Le Courrier Australien.
Our goal is to provide quality, independent editorial coverage to as many readers and communities as possible.
Introducing our premium offer!
Continuing our development, ensuring quality content and expanding our editorial team are the top priorities for 2022.
Unfortunately, Le Courrier Australien is no exception to this, and is offering a premium package to continue to provide you with quality, independent content. From 1 March, the majority of articles published by Le Courrier Australien will be reserved for our paying subscribers.
Producing relevant, verified, and independent information on a daily basis poses a considerable human, logistical and IT cost. Media revenue streams must constantly evolve to provide the public with quality journalism, especially in an environment where Facebook and Google dominate the advertising market.
This is a major step forward to ensure that we can continue to provide you with relevant and quality information.
This Premium offer provides you with many benefits, including:
– Unlimited access to articles
– A non-intrusive advertising display for a more seamless reading experience
– Subscriber benefits (competitions, discounts, invitations…)
– A daily newsletter subscription
– The possibility to submit articles
– The possibility to receive News Alert notifications
Discover our different subscriptions available for individuals and professionals.
We thank you in advance for your loyalty and support and wish you a prosperous year ahead.
Francois Vantomme
Director and Editor in Chief of Le Courrier Australien.
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