About Us


The weekender is the Sunshine Coast's very own lifestyle magazine. Distributed free to homes, units and businesses, it's a must read for residents and visitors alike.

The weekender features exciting editorials covering local issues and personalities, health and beauty, motoring, sport, house and garden as well as dining and entertainment guides, fashion, shopping and property listings.

The weekender is published by Quest Community Newspapers and has a weekly distribution of 60,000 copies from Caloundra to Noosa.


Meet The Family
In their home, on the move, at work and in their local communities, The weekender magazines connect with thousands of everyday Australians, every day. Our magazines are published by Quest Community Newspaper and owned by Australia's leading print media group, News Limited. The weekender is home to a committed team of Industry professionals who strive to create valuable publications in our region each week.


Contact us
weekender
ABN 40 090 524 799

Suite 9, Plaza Central
31-33 Plaza Parade,
Maroochydore QLD 4558

Postal Address
The weekender Magazine
PO Box 644, Maroochydore 4558
Tel: +61 7 5456 6555
Fax: +61 7 5443 2776


Personnel

General Manager
Sue Willis

Editor in Chief
David Crossen

Editor
Lisa Chant
editorial@journalweekender.com.au

Advertising Manager
Jackie Horwill – Maroochydore
horwillj@journalweekender.com.au

Geoff Crockett – Maroochydore
crockettg@journalweekender.com.au

Print and Distribution Manager
Bob Smith

Studio Manager
Helen Chapman

Operations Manager
Allira Butterworth

Inserts Manager
Tony Webster

Journalists
Elizabeth Moore
Fiona Welsh
Kylie Jackes
Michelle McLochlan

Photographers
Ben Vos
Andrew Seymour

Advertising Services/Sales Support
Jill Drescher
Sue Wilson
Maire Morrison

Maroochydore Business Consultants
Nicola Spencer
Lorraine Carolan
Michael Channell

Noosa Business Consultants
Chole Cutler
Jess Divito
Brandi Wikaira

Trades & Services
Lyn O’Donnell
Barb Ryan (Noosa)

Design Studio
Zonya Bird
Ali Smith
Tiffany Atkins
Deb Stahmer
Elise Donnelly

Web Administrator
Halena Kyle


Distribution of the weekender is free to households from Noosa to Caloundra.

The weekender is published by Quest Community Newspapers.