Mid West Media, the publishers of the Cowra Guardian and Canowindra News newspapers, today announced a new chapter in its 133 year history with the launch of a new website and information portal for the respective Shires.

The new websites have been under development for the last five months and has been built utilising a marketing leading news content management system.

Edward Higgins, CEO at Mid West media, the publisher of the Cowra Guardian and Canowindra News, said the company was pleased to be launching these comprehensive news and information sites as part of the its transition into becoming a true multimedia news and information provider for the Parkes and the Central West region.

“Most of the website content will require a paid subscription, however readers will have open access to What’s On sections as well as selected local news articles and special publications like the Central West and Hilltops Farmer.

“We believe our full digital subscription offering provides great value for money for our readers who will save over 50% compared to the printed edition. Revenue received from digital subscriptions helps to continue to fund quality local journalism that our staff produce.”

Subscribers to the Cowra and Canowindra websites will be get full access to the website, digital newspaper replica editions, and a weekly email newsletter.

The new classifieds section of the site features all classifieds and employment advertisements.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our print and digital readers for the ongoing support.