Brand profile · Newspaper Publishing

The West Australian

The West Australian works in Newspaper Publishing, out of Osborne Park, Western Australia. Ownership is publicly held; it publishes at thewest.com.au. It holds one address on record, all in Australia. The record counts 335 people. Tagged digital, printing and publishing. Two Australian registrations (ABN) are candidate matches. The record links eight similar brands, most of them in Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.

Profile live Public Company Founded 1833 2 registry matches ABN 1 office country
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Key facts

Counted staff
335
self-reported band not used
Founded
1833
193 years
Registry matches
2
ABR
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Public Company
self-reported
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Legal entities

1 brand → 2 possible registrationsThese are name matches on ABR. 2 registrations share this brand's name; which one you contract with is a question for the register.
  • The West Group Pty Ltd

    ABN94128057116

    WAMedium confidenceMatched on exact nameABR

  • THE WEST GROUP PTY LTD

    ABN31609760205

    NSWMedium confidenceMatched on exact nameABR

Legal entities

The West Australian: 2 registry entitiesThe West Australian is linked to 2 registry entities: The West Group Pty Ltd (ABN 94128057116, candidate); THE WEST GROUP PTY LTD (ABN 31609760205, candidate).The West AustralianThe West Group Pty LtdABN 94128057116Candidate · Medium confidenceTHE WEST GROUP PTY LTDABN 31609760205Candidate · Medium confidence
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The West Australian: 2 registry entities
The West Group Pty LtdABN 94128057116
THE WEST GROUP PTY LTDABN 31609760205
Confirmed matches0 of 2

A candidate is a name match on the registry, not a confirmed identity, and two candidates are ambiguity rather than a corporate structure.

Description

The West Australian was first published in 1833 and is the no.1 metropolitan newspaper in WA. It is part of Seven West Media, the leading, listed national multi-platform media business based in Australia.

Flagship masthead The West Australian is a tabloid-format newspaper published Monday to Friday. In October 2010, West Australian Newspapers Holdings Limited launched The Weekend West, which is published on Saturdays.

The group also publishes thewest.com.au, one of the State's leading digital news and information services.

Readership and circulation: http://ratecard.thewest.com.au/circulation-a-readership

Seven West Media was created through the acquisition of Seven Media Group by West Australian Newspapers Holdings Limited (WAN) as approved by WAN shareholders on 11 April 2011.

Specialties

All 6 specialties
  • Newspaper
  • Publishing
  • Digital
  • Advertising
  • Radio
  • Printing

Locations

Country footprint

Offices in 1 countryCountry footprint: 1 country, primary AU. Codes: AU.1 countryprimary AUAU
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Countries1
Primary countryAU

All codes: AU

Addresses

  • AU50 Hasler Road; Osborne Park, Western Australia 6017Primary

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FAQ

Which legal entities operate under The West Australian?

Two Australian entities on the ABR. The West Group Pty Ltd (ABN 94 128 057 116) and THE WEST GROUP PTY LTD (ABN 31 609 760 205). Both medium confidence.

How many people work at The West Australian?

The record holds 335 counted staff profiles at January 2026. Its self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.

Where does The West Australian have offices?

One address on record, Australia only. Primary: 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park, Western Australia 6017.

Has The West Australian raised funding?

None linked to this brand.

What does The West Australian list as its specialties?

Six tags on the brand's own list, among them digital, printing and publishing.

Which companies are listed alongside The West Australian?

Eight peer profiles on record: The Australian Financial Review and Seven Network.

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