Western Echo

The Western Echo is an independently owned and published community news magazine - high gloss, full colour, A4 format. Delivered to homes, businesses, and community locations in the Western Suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, since 1994. Suburbs covered include: The Gap, Ashgrove, West Ashgrove, St John's Wood, Keperra, Red Hill, Bardon, Paddington, and Newmarket. Run by Melanie Grevis-James (Editor) and Kym Bierenbroodspot (Designer) who have extensive experience in publishing, writing, editing, graphic design, and marketing, spanning over 30 years each.

Source: LINA

Last updated date: March 2026

Location:

Australia

Year the organization started publishing:

1994

Languages:

English

Type of coverage:

Local

Area of coverage:

Western Brisbane, The Gap, Ashgrove, West Ashgrove, St John's Wood, Keperra, Red Hill, Bardon, Paddington, and Newmarket,

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Founders:

Roger Fryer, Lyn Fryer

Directors:

Melanie Grevis-James, Kym Bierenbroodspot

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Organization tax status:

For-profit

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Western Echo

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