Camperdown Chronicle
Camperdown, the centre of the Corangamite Shire, is situated in the middle of the third largest volcanic plain in the world and the area abounds with spectacular crater lakes and volcanic cones. As part of the rich Western District, the ultra modern saleyards complex serviced by district stock agents is central to the farming industry.
Circulation
The Camperdown Chronicle circulates throughout the Shire of Corangamite.
Published
Tuesdays and Fridays
History
First published: October 1, 1874
The Camperdown Chronicle has a proud history of delivering local news on a weekly basis, covering stories that are at the heart of the community for over 146 years.
Camperdown is situated in the heart of Corangamite Shire and is home to many of the region’s services including the municipal offices, saleyards, hospital, schools and train station.
Located two and a half hours south-west of Melbourne on the Princes Highway, Camperdown is surrounded by mounts Leura and Sugarloaf and Lakes Bullen Merri and Purrumbete.
The Camperdown Chronicle’s pages are filled with local faces, local events and local milestones because locals matter – we ought to know, we’re local too.
The Camperdown Chronicle is determined to reflect the region’s views, champion its growth and celebrate its achievements at every opportunity.
We’re there to share the region’s highs and are determined to work with the community to overcome challenges and lobby governments for support of worthy projects.
The Camperdown Chronicle is proudly produced, printed and published by Western District Newspapers, an independent company based in Camperdown, right in the heart of the Corangamite Shire.
Drawing people from across the shire, we currently employ over 16 staff and are committed to the future with a major upgrade of our printing plant recently completed. We’re here to stay.
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