Young Witness

Young’s first newspaper Burrangong Argus commenced in 1864 and in 1931 changed to The Young Witness. In 1961 it was renamed The South West News, published by a Guiliano family, then reverted to The Witness in 1993

The Young Witness proudly serves a vibrant city of 11,000, and expanded Hilltops Council region incorporating former Boorowa and Harden Murrumburrah Shires making a combined population of 19,000.

Popularly known as the ‘Cherry Capital of Australia,’ Young is situated in the NSW Hilltops region, producing stone fruit, wine, grain and sheep production.

Secondary industries include manufacturing and meat processing, supported by a strong retail centre and professional services.

About Mid West Media

Mid West Media is a print and digital news and information company based at Cowra NSW.

It publishes community newspapers including Parkes Champion Post, Forbes Advocate, Cowra Guardian, Grenfell Record, Canowindra News, Young Witness, Boorowa News, Harden-Murrumburrah Express and the Central West Farmer.

Mid West Media is a division Provincial Press Group which owns North East Media, a 4th generation publisher of the Wangaratta Chronicle in Victoria for over 100 years.

The group publishes over 30 award winning regional and farming newspapers and trade journals for the wine and timber industries.

Mid West Media believes these publications are the heart of their communities, reflecting opinions, aspirations, challenges and lifestyles, plus assisting the growth of local towns and businesses of local advertisers.

The company is committed to regional development and the identity of the regions serviced.