All prices are exclusive of GST unless otherwise indicated.
Advertisements Requirements
Design and advertisement templates shown in this prospectus are for mock-up / in situ purposes, and are subject to change to align with the final approved design of the publication.
WOOF Media and Ballina Shire Council reserve the right to refuse unsuitable advertisements.
Artwork and copy for all Full Page - Editorial, 1/4 Page, and 1/2 Page - Template sized adverts will be in the prescribed template format. Template adverts cannot use artwork, logos or text placed over image/s.
Only those advertisers taking a full page advert will have creative rights to use their own branding and advertising design if desired.
We do not encourage prices to be highlighted in adverts. If you do include prices, they must be inclusive of GST, and include validity dates.
All images supplied for the production of the advertisement must be copyright-cleared.
It is the responsibility of the advertiser to ensure correct and complete information is submitted to WOOF Media, including phone, mobile, email and web addresses. Information missing from your approved advert proof will not be automatically placed in your advertisement.
Advertisers are entirely responsible for the content of their advertisement and agree to indemnify the publishers against any claim or proceedings arising out of the publishing of their advertisement.
Prime position advertising will first be offered to tourism-specific businesses (e.g. accommodation, tour operators, hospitality) within the Ballina Coast and Hinterland region. WOOF Media and Ballina Shire Council cannot guarantee requested placement of adverts.
The front cover is not available for advertising placement or purchase.
Proofs
Production and first proof of the advertisement are included in the booking fee, including one round of minor alterations to the first proof. Further revisions after the first proof, or any revisions after advert is approved, will incur a minimum fee of $100+GST per proof, payable in addition to the advertisement booking fee. Alterations such as editing the original supplied images will attract additional fees.
Proofs of adverts that have not been approved by the due date will be omitted from the guide.
Cancellation Policy
For all cancellations made:
Between Saturday 15th November and Friday 28th November 2025:
a $100 +GST cancellation fee will apply.
After Saturday 29th November 2025:
the full booked advertisement rate will be payable.
Payment Policy
All invoices for advertisements will be issued by WOOF Media, with monies payable to WOOF Media.
Payments are strictly due within seven (7) days of invoice date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
A credit card surcharge applies.
If payment is not received in full, the advertisement will be removed from the guide before printing and the advertiser will be liable for full payment of the advertising space booked.
The Advertiser will be charged for any additional expenses incurred in collecting outstanding debts.
