About us...
The McPherson Media Group is an independent rural and regional publishing group comprising:
- newspaper, magazine and online publishing
- newspaper and magazine printing
- commercial sheet-fed printing
- internet service provision
- marketing and design services
- wireless broadband and dial-up telecommunications
With its headquarters in Shepparton, the McPherson Media Group offers a unique, complementary range of information and communications services to clients across the Goulburn Valley, Southern Riverina and metropolitan areas. We have over 400 employees based in these regions and in metropolitan Melbourne.
The Group is owned and managed by the fourth generation of the McPherson family, three of whom are active in the business. Ross, Chris and Paul remain involved and committed to the business at an executive level.
The Group remains powerfully attached and committed to its regional publishing roots - it is deeply engaged in supporting the development and health of its regional community.
Within the McPherson Media Group, our commitment to our customers, our people and our communities has been an important driver behind where we are today. It is also the guiding influence for where we want to be tomorrow.
Our Business includes...
Newspaper Publishing...
The McPherson family has owned the Shepparton News since 1888; it is the oldest family-owned newspaper group in Austral asia and one of just five independent groups publishing daily newspapers. A number of other regional and rural newspapers have been added to the Group during the past 40 years. They include:
- The Riverine Herald (Echuca)
- Kyabram Free Press
- Tatura Guardian
- Campaspe News (Rochester)
- Benalla Ensign
- Deniliquin Pastoral Times
- Cobram Courier
- Southern Riverina News (Finley)
- Seymour Telegraph
- The McIvor Times (Heathcote)
- Country News (Goulburn Valley)
- Y Weekly (Shepparton & district)
Each of these newspapers has a distinct personality and is tailored to meet the needs of the community in which it circulates. Each newspaper is also available on-line, thus meeting the needs of readers who prefer electronic delivery of their local news and information.
There is, however, an overriding philosophy common to each of them - each is dedicated to enhancing the economic, political and social well-being of its community. At the McPherson Media Group, we expect our managers and staff to exemplify that same philosophy - both in the way they treat our customers and the manner in which they actively engage with their communities.
Commercial Printing...
Complementing the web-printing business is the commercial printing operation situated in Kyabram. With the ability to produce full colour sheet-fed printed products, with a quick turnaround and delivery time, Waterwheel Press Pty Ltd is able to service a state-wide market for high-quality commercial printing and retail printed products.
Internet Service Provider...
McPherson Media Pty Ltd currently services more than 7,000 subscribers to its internet service, offering a level of personal service that reflects the Group's position in the minds of its customers - whether they be advertisers, printing clients or readers in print or readers on-line. And, while McPherson Media has become the provider of choice for Goulburn Valley residents and businesses, the service is also available on local call rates to customers Australia-wide. McPherson Media is a licensed carrier and is currently deploying a WIMax wireless broadband network throughout the Goulburn Valley region; it provides superior speed and reach to ADSL and offers carrier-grade Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). It also resells ADSL, satellite and other telephony services.
Marketing and Design Services...
With the resources within the McPherson Media Group, we can, collectively, offer marketing and design services to meet every need. From graphic design, to web-site design and hosting, printing and marketing advice and service, the Group has the resources to assist in the promotion and success of every client's business.
Our Mission
Our Mission speaks for itself. You will notice that we use the words 'fair dinkum' to describe how we wish to treat our people and our customers. That is true - we will meet the needs of the people who work for us and the customers and readers whom we serve in an honest and friendly way. Whether you join our family as an employee, supplier or as a customer, we're sure you'll enjoy the experience.
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