Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I pick up a free copy of the North Coast Trader?

The following friendly outlets stock the North Coast Trader, you may also find them in cafes, fuel stations, bakeries, hotels, and many other stores.

ALSTONVILLE:
Caltex Alstonville
Liberty Service Station
Alstonville Shopping Plaza (stand near ATM)
Alstonville Plaza Fruit & Veg

BALLINA:
East Ballina News - East Ballina Shopping Centre
Ballina Fair Newsextra - Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
Quay West News - West Ballina Shopping Centre
Ballina Newsagency - River Street, Ballina
Piper's Takeaway - Ballina Industrial
Racecourse Cafe - Ballina Industrial
BP North Ballina - stand outside
Ballina Bowling & Recreational Club
Ballina Golf Club
East Ballina News - East Ballina Shopping Centre
Ballina RSL
Ballina Central Shopping Centre (stand near ATM)
Ballina Fishing Co-op

BANGALOW:
Bangalow Newsagency and Bookworms & Papermites
Bangalow Foodworks
The Cellar, Bangalow
Bangalow Fuel Supples
Bangalow Hotel
Charlottes Market

BANORA POINT:
The Point Convenience Store

BILLINUDGEL:

Billinudgel Post & News (stand outside)
Billinudgel Hotel
Humble Pie

BURRINGBAR

Burringbar General Store
Burringbar Service Station

BRUNSWICK HEADS:
Gini's Hairdressing (stand)
Brunswick Heads Newsagency
Brunswick Heads Supermarket
BP Brunswick Heads
Village Green
Caltex Brunswick Heads

BYRON BAY

Byron Bay Newsagency
IGA Byron Bay - Display Stand
Green Garage 
Byron RSL
Byron Bay Golf Club
MACS cafe
Beach Hotel
Community Centre
Rails Pub
Top Spot Cafe

CABARITA:

7 2 7 Foodmart
Bottlo Bottleshop

CASUARINA:

Sandbar & Grill

CHINDERAH:

The Juicy Lime Fruit Shop
BP Fuel (Stand at exit)

CLUNES:

General Store & Cellars - Stand outside

CRABBES CREEK

Crabbes Creek General Store

FEDERAL:

Federal General Store & Post Office

KINGSCLIFF:

Kingscliff Village Shopping Plaza (stand outside Photoshack)
Freedom Fuel
Beach Hotel
SALT Bottleshop

LENNOX HEADS:
Caltex Lennox
Caltex Lennox
My Lovely Womens wear - display stand outside

MAIN ARM:
Main Arm General Store & Bottlo

MOOBAL:

Moo Moo Cafe

MULLUMBIMBY
Edens Landing (Stand)
Uncle Tom's Pies (Stand)
Dennetts IGA
Mullumbimby Newsagency
Woolworths
Mt Chincogan General Store
Mullumbimby Co-Op (Stand)
BP Mullumbimby

MURWILLUMBAH:
The Friendly Grocer (Stand)
Bray Park Convenience Store
Show & Shine Deli-Cafe
Matilda Shop & Go
Duck Inn
Retravision (Stand)
Murwillumbah Cellars
Impy's Hotel
Courthouse Hotel
Swiftees Snack Shack, Industrail Estate

NEW BRIGHTON:
New Brighton Trading Post Newy Store

NEWRYBAR:
Newrybar General Store

OCEAN SHORES:
Ocean Shores Shopping Centre
Ocean Shores News & Post
Ocean Shores Country Club

POTTSVILLE:

Karesa's Cafe - (Stand outside)
Night Owl Pottsville  (Stand)

SOUTH GOLDEN:
South Golden Shop

SUFFOLK PARK:
Baz & Shaz Fruit & Veg, Baywood Chase  - Display stand outside Noticeboard
Bp Suffolk Park
SPAR Supermarket

TINTENBAR

Tintenbar General Store

TYAGARAH:

Liberty Service Station

What advertising is free?

The following categories fall under free classified advertising.

Personal Items for sale under $300.  For example,  furniture, household goods, etc.  Anyone operating for profit must place a business ad.
Garage sales. Please be mindful of our fortnightly print
Items wanted (excluding hobbyist collectors / collectors)
Multiple items of the same thing (Eg. 4 car tyres at $200 each) must be paid for

Give away for free
Items lost and found
Share accommodation - seeking a flatmate or someone to houseshare.    If you wish to advertise a property rental, your ad will need to be placed under business ads.  
North Coast Trader reserves the right to cancel any advertisement that does not fit into the above free category.

What advertising am I required to pay for?

PREMIUM CLASSIFIEDS: 

Premium Classifieds are for Items over $300.  For example, Cars, Boats, Caravans, Furntiure, etc.  Personal Ads need to be paid for

(Looking for a friendship or relationship, travel companion, sports partners) will need to be paid for.

Premium Classified are $10 per ad,  $5 extra for a photo.  Premium Classifieds stay in for 2 issues

 

BUSINESS ADS

The following must place a Business Ad (Business Ads start from $15 for a business classified - see Rates for details)

Business, Trades & Services
Small Home Business
Anyone operating for profit, eg. collectorss, animal breeders, getting rid of redundant stock (eg. ex business / market), growers, etc)
Commercial Rentals / Rentals by homeowners
Holiday accommodation / B&B's
Employment
Houses for sale
Business for sale

What are my payment options?

If placing your ad online, payment can be made by credit card or paypal.
Ads placed over the phone must be paid by credit card.
If posting details of your ad, send a money order or cheque to North Coast Trader, PO Box 1282, Mullumbimby NSW 2482.  Cheques must be received seven days (7) prior to your advertisement printing.     Dishonoured cheques received by advertisers will incur an additional $25 fee to cover administration costs.  
Businesses advertising regularly may be entitled to open a monthly account with North Coast Trader.  Please contact our office on 66841509

How do I place my ad?

You may place your classified or business ad yourself on our easy to use website.   Alternatively you can contact our office by telephone or email.
If you have any problems using our website, please advise us and you are able to email your ad and photo direct to: sales@northcoasttrader.com.au

Can I add a photo to my classified ad?

When you lodge your ad on line, you have the option to upload a photo as directed.  It must be a in jpg format and your image should be clear and uncluttered.  North Coast Trader may decide to crop or adjust your photo if we feel it necessary.  You can also post a clear photo to us, allowing time for receiving and processing.  

How often does North Coast Trader come out?

North Coast Trader is distributed fortnightly in print on a Thursday and will be viewable on our website.

Where can I pick up a copy of North Coast Trader?

We distribute copies widely throughout the North Coast at various outlets in all three shires - see above for distribution outlets.

When will my ad appear in North Coast Trader?

Our homepage will advise you of advertising deadlines and the date of the next edition.

How long will my ad run for?

Free classifieds run for 1 issue.  Premium Classifieds run for 2 Issues.  Business Ads will run for one issue -  If you place a business ad and wish to advertise for longer periods, discounts are available at checkout on our website.  Minimum bookings apply to the Trades & Services section and On-Line Directory.

Can I re-advertise my free classified ad?

Yes.  You can do so online, or by contacting our office. 

How do I re-advertise my business ad?

If you have already placed a business ad with us, please contact us.  We can easily retrieve your advertisement and take your order over the phone.

What is the Local Trades & Services section and Online Business Directory?

Businesses may wish to advertise in our Local Trades and Services section which appears towards the back of the magazine.   This section offers a very affordable alternative to advertising and will be an easy way for your customers to be directed to your trade or service.   You may also wish to consider advertising on our separate Trades and Services web only directory, which offers very competitive annual rates with the option of a link to your website. 

The web only directory is easily accessed on our homepage by all customers using our site.