General News
22 January, 2025
WD News under new ownership
WESTERN District Newspapers is under new ownership.
Your local newspaper publisher is now under the direction of long-time staff members, Jodie Welsh and Stewart Esh.
The new owners, who took over the company earlier this month, said they were excited about the future of the company and were keen to continue its reputation for providing the latest news, pictorial coverage and up-to-date information to keep local communities well informed.
Both live locally and have held several roles within the company.
Stewart first joined the business in 1988 as an apprentice compositor and was appointed managing editor in 1999.
Jodie was first employed at WD News as a journalist/photographer in 2006 and has since also taken on the role of advertising manager.
“We value our advertisers and our readers and are proud to keep this local business, local,” they said.
“Newspapers play a vital role in local communities and we are excited about the future.”
From its head office in Camperdown, Western District Newspapers proudly publishes the Cobden Timboon Coast Times, Terang Express, Mortlake Dispatch, Camperdown Chronicle, Warrnambool Weekly and the Western District Farmer.
Having one of very few remaining printing presses in Victoria, Western District Newspapers also prints the Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, North Central News and the Casterton News for other small, independent publishers.
Both Jodie and Stewart are committed to ensuring the long-term future of Western District Newspapers, keeping your local newspapers local.
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