QNews Magazine

QNews Magazine
Editor Destiny Rogers, Jordan Hirst
Staff writers Michael James, Andrew Blythe
Categories LGBTIQ publication
Frequency Fortnightly
Circulation 12500
Publisher Richard Bakker
First issue December 2000 (2000-12)
Company Qnews pty ltd
Country Australia
Based in Brisbane
Language English
Website www.qnews.com.au
ISSN 1833-4830

QNews Magazine is a free fortnightly magazine and online news outlet based in Brisbane, Queensland catering to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,Intersex and queer communities in Australia.


History

The first edition of QNews was released on December 15, 2000. QNews was originally printed as a tabloid newspaper, following the demise of predecessor publication Brother Sister in November 2000.[1] In the years since the company has transitioned to a fortnightly magazine and online presence.

In 2015 QNews ran into financial difficulties in June 2015 and was facing closure, with a successful crowd campaign this allowed the publication time to secure a different publisher. [2] In September 2015 QNews found a buyer, Richard Bakker a business owner for most of his working life specialised in home and lifestyle maintenance is now actively involved in reviving the LGBTIQ voice in Queensland, Northern Territory and Northern NSW through a range of print and digital media platforms. [3]

Content

QNews Magazine is a Queensland-focused LGBTIQ fortnightly lifestyle magazine catering to members of the Australian LGBTIQ community and their allies. The magazine covers local and national LGBTIQ current affairs, community issues, health, entertainment and culture. The print publication and website are available for free and supported entirely by advertising.

QNews Magazine also runs an online news site, updated daily, with content also distributed online via social media channels.[4][5] and provides podcasts[6]

The company regularly partners with LGBTIQ community groups around Queensland and northern New South Wales, including Brisbane Pride[7], Cairns Tropical Pride[8] and Tropical Fruits.[9]

In April 2016, the publication released its 400th issue and celebrated a record for the largest number of issues for a Queensland LGBTIQ print publication.[10]

The company also allows businesses the ability to list their business online via another website for LGBTIQ people seeking welcoming businesses, QDirectory.[11]

Distribution

QNews Magazine currently has over 450 distribution points[12], mostly throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.[1]

The print publication is distributed to more than 240 cafes, nightlife venues, hotels, bookstores, arts venues, education centres and libraries. Distribution points for print copies of each issue are located around Queensland and northern New South Wales, with the highest concentration in Brisbane and South East Queensland.

Ninety-two percent of QNews Magazine distribution is off-scene - away from gay venues - and as a result the print magazine QNews Magazine reaches a wide demographic of readers with a variance of ages and income brackets.

The print magazine is also published online each fortnight.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 "About QNews Magazine". Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  2. ↑ https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/qnews-to-close-holding-out-for-a-hero-20150529-ghcv4w.html
  3. ↑ http://www.galta.com.au/galta/team
  4. ↑ https://twitter.com/qnewsmagazine
  5. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/QNewsMag/
  6. ↑ https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/qnews-magazine-podcast
  7. ↑ https://www.qnews.com.au/brisbane-pride-festival-guide-2018-august-31-2018/
  8. ↑ http://www.cairnstropicalpride.com/
  9. ↑ https://en.calameo.com/books/000180568c7e46dabd92d
  10. ↑ https://www.qnews.com.au/qnews-celebrates-400-issues/
  11. ↑ https://www.qdirectory.com.au/
  12. ↑ https://www.qnews.com.au/distribution/
  13. ↑ https://www.qnews.com.au/qnews-magazine-past-issue/
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