Frequently Asked Questions
Where will I get a copy?
There are many ways to get your copy -
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Online via the website:
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Facebook: Buninyong & District Community Association and other local community Facebook pages.
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Via Poster QR codes on local noticeboards, for you to read or download to print at home.
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Free printed copies will be available in local venues to read in-house whilst enjoying your visit.
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When do the editions come out?
Published bimonthly on 1st Aug, Oct, Dec, Feb, April, June. The publication cut-off is the 14th of the month prior to production.
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What sort of things can be added to the Production?
Buninyong and district news, events, photos, articles, advertising, updates. We can cater for one of the articles or regular submissions. Fees may apply depending on the content, the Production Team will provide details via news.bdca@outlook.com.au
Can anyone send in content?
Yes, our Production Team will be in contact if they have questions or concerns.
All editorial and or photos will include the author and or photographer name in publications.
How do I advertise, and what are the costs?
The Village Voice is a not-for-profit community publication covering the Buninyong and District area. It is a free publication run by our team of generous local volunteers who dedicate their time to ensure that our community has a production that gives us a voice, a place to inform and stimulate, disseminate information, showcase our history, celebrate our achievements, and serve as a centralised platform to advertise our businesses, tourism opportunities, and events, among other things.
The publication will be eagerly read by the people of Buninyong and the surrounding areas, as well as anyone connected to our local community. It will be accessible through a link on our website www.buninyongcommunityassociation.com.au. In addition, a limited run of hard copies will be available for reading at local gathering places in Buninyong, with a newsstand equipped with a QR code for the community to download the current edition for reading online or printing from their home or business.
Deadline for advertisements is the 14th of each month prior to publication.
By advertising with us you will support community news by contributing to the cost of production and distribution. For any advertising enquiries, please email us at news.bdca@outlook.com
Information for advertising in the Village Voice: Use the link below to check our advertising rates and terms​
advertising_agreement_form.pdf
How do I get in touch with the Production Team?
You can contact the Production Team via news.bdca@outlook.com.au, or via post to Village Voice: 408A Warrenheip Street, Buninyong 3357
How are decisions made about content?
The Production Team runs under Production Team Guidelines. This has been informed by the Community News Association of Victoria, support from other community new teams, local residents with journalism and production qualifications, the BDCA News Sub-Committee, and our current Production Team.
When is the cut of dates for productions?
By 14th of the month prior to production.
Anything we haven’t answered?
Contact the Production Team via email news.bdca@outlook.com.au
Disclaimer: Views, opinions, and responses expressed in “Village Voice: Buninyong and District Community News” belong solely to the author and do not necessarily represent their employer, organisation, or committee.