Phone 136355

Alternatively, if you would like to place your classifieds advertisement online, please click here

Queue System – during busy periods your call may not be answered immediately. Should this happen a recorded message will answer, followed by music. Your call then joins a queue and will be answered as quickly as possible.

Monday to Wednesday : 8am to 6pm

Thursday : 8am to 7pm

Friday : 8am to 4pm

Saturday : 9am to 12 noon

Sunday : 4pm to 7pm

Front Counter Office Hours – 9 Pirie Street, Fyshwick:

Monday and Tuesday:8.30am to 4pm

Wednesday and Thursday : 8:30am to 5:30pm

Friday: 8.30am to 5pm

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

NOTE: Opening hours may change on Public Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Please check the newspaper for our opening hours closer to these dates. Any changes in opening hours will be advertised in the Public Notices classification of The Canberra Times.

They also include an indemnity from the advertiser and any advertising agent. Advertisers and agents are advised to read the card before placing any advertisement or series of advertisements.

Every effort is made to eliminate false and misleading advertising. Ads that inconvenience or disappoint readers have no place in our classified columns.

In lodging an advertisement with us you agree that we may publish the advertisement on our website. The general terms and conditions that apply to publication of advertisements in our newspaper apply also to publication on our website.

At The Canberra Times front counter: cash, cheque, credit card or eftpos

Over the telephone: credit card or invoice (unless the advertisement requires prepayment).

Invoices can then be paid at The Canberra Times front counter, at any Australia Post branch, or by phoning our accounts department and quoting your credit card number on (02) 6280 2129.

Accommodation Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Accommodation Wanted, Wanted to Hire, Adult Services, Wanted to Rent, Business for Sale, Work Wanted, Business Wanted, Personal Classifieds, Business Opportunities.

Classifieds that do not have a payment matched to the booking (for these classifications) will not appear. All payments must be received before the first run date in the booking schedule. Unfortunately we can not facilitate direct deposit payments.  

Births, Deaths, Funerals, Engagements and Marriages. These advertisements should conform to classified styles and may require verification via signatures or credit card payment.

SOUTHSIDE (including Queanbyean area): Erindale, Jerrabomberra, Kambah, Southlands, Kingston, Top News (Woden Plaza), Torrens, Woden (Shop 66, Woden Plaza) and Wanniassa.

Monday – Friday

$5.86 GST inclusive

Saturday

$7.21 GST inclusive

Sunday 

$3.59 GST inclusive

Minimum classified lineage charge is for 3 lines in single column format and 24 lines in double column format. You receive approximately 22-24 character per line, which includes all punctuation and spaces. The first word of the advertisement is in Bold Caps and therefore uses more spaces. Numbers and abbreviations can not be accepted as the first word of the advertisement.

Display Classified Rates per single column cm

Monday – Friday

$23.46 GST inclusive

Saturday

$28.83 GST inclusive

Sunday

$14.33 GST inclusive

* Display classifieds are calculated at 4 lines per single column cm.

* Minimum height for display classifieds is 4cm.

* We do not accept half sizes (with the exception of the Propertyguide).

Proofs and booking confirmations are sent for nearly all advertisements with the excpetion of late bookings or changes. We reserve the right to not book any advertisements after the relevant deadlines. If we do accept a late booking, you may be required to agree that no proofs will be forwarded.

*Conditions apply.

The more description you use, the faster you will sell your item. Which car would you choose to look at first?

Example One:

or

Example Two:

For further information telephone our helpful Classified consultants on 13 63 55 or (02) or our Classified Sales Manager, Barbara Gough on (02)6280 2123.

Logos - We have a library of “attention-getter” logos which will enable advertisers in various sections of the classifieds to highlight their advertisement, by using a logo which is relevant to the copy in the advertisement. Births, Birthdays, Weddings, For Sales, Garage Sales and Motor Vehicle just to name a few.

These special sales logos are priced at $12.50 GST inclusive single column and $25.00 GST inclusive double column.

When sales logos are used, a ruled line is always required at the top and bottom of the advertisement and there is a charge of one extra line of type to cover these rules.

Special House Logos – Several special house logos, i.e. “Visit”, “Private Sale” and our Christmas “Santa Logos” are available at a reduced cost of $8.25 GST inclusive. For a list of available logos, please see the heading at the top of this page titled 'Classifieds Logos'.

Ruled Line - A ruled line at the top and bottom of your advertisement can be purchased for the cost of one line of text. This is a simple way of separating your advertisement from the ads above and below.

Highlight lines/headlines - In addition to sales logos we offer a series of highlight lines. These are designed to illuminate the benefits of your classified message. We have several different types and sizes of highlight lines available for use in an advertisement. When highlight lines are used, a ruled line is always included at the top and bottom of the advertisement and there is a charge of one extra line of type to cover these rules.

Special ruled borders - To make your advertisement stand out even more, you can place a special ruled border around it. There are many different thicknesses and styles available, which gives you’re the opportunity of selecting the one just right for your advertisement. Available for both single and double column advertisements.

Photographs - Photographs can now be included in your lineage classifieds. This is a great way to introduce your new baby, or to celebrate a special event, i.e. birthday, 21st, engagement or wedding. Mono photographs can be included in the motoring and for sale sections. Mono photos are available Monday to Friday and we can offer colour photographs within the announcements section of the Saturday and Sunday editions.

Photographs are available for a discounted price of:

2cm single column mono

$22.00 GST inclusive

3cm single column mono

$33.00 GST inclusive

2cm single column colour

$27.50 GST inclusive

3cm single column colour

$38.50 GST inclusive

Tuesday to Friday:

12 noon - one day prior to being published.

Saturday:

Property Guide: 12 noon Thursday

Jobs Guide: 10pm Thursday

All other classifications:

Sunday and Monday Editions:

4pm Thursday (prior to intended publication date/s.

CLASSIFIEDS PLACED VIA PHONE, FRONT COUNTER, FAX OR EMAIL:

MONDAY TO FRIDAY edition deadlines:

Lineage Advertisements --  all classifications up to close of day prior to publication.

Display Advertisements -- booking and copy for display classifieds must be lodged at The Canberra Times no later than 5pm, two working days before publication.

SATURDAY edition deadlines:

Some classifications within the Saturday edition have early deadlines, please check the required deadline carefully to avoid disappointment.

PROPERTY GUIDE (Saturday edition – tabloid real estate guide)

REAL ESTATE; COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES; REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS; REAL ESTATE INTERSTATE; RURAL PROPERTIES; REAL ESTATE COASTAL; LAND SALES; ACCOMMODATION VACANT; HOUSES FOR EXCHANGE; ACCOMMODATION WANTED; WANTED TO RENT; TO LET; TO LET PRIVATE; REAL ESTATE SERVICES; REAL ESTATE SNOWY MTS

Deadlines:

Telephone/Lineage ads

7pm Thursday (Ad placement  & cancellations)

Display Advertisements 

Bookings 5pm Wednesday

Set Copy 6pm Wednesday

Alterations 12 noon Thursday

Corrections 12 noon Thursday

Bromide/Digital Copy 6pm Thursday

Cancellations 4pm Thursday

JOBS GUIDE Classified Deadlines

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS; EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS; GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS; POSITIONS VACANT; MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS; WORK WANTED; EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; ADULT SERVICES; TUITION & TRAINING

Telephone/Lineage ads

12.00noon Friday

Fax/Lineage ads

11.00am Friday

Display Advertisements

5pm Wednesday

(Booking & Copy to be set)

5:00pm THURSDAY Camera Ready Copy Bookings & Copy by 12:00noon FRIDAY

(Bromide & ISDN Quickcut/AAPADS)

AUTO GUIDE Classified Deadlines

MOTOR VEHICLES; 4WD; COMMERCIAL VEHICLES; MOTORCYCLES; MOTOR PARTS & ACCESSORIES; CARAVANS & TRAILERS; MARINE:

Telephone/Lineage ads

3:00pm Friday

Fax/Lineage ads

2:00pm Friday

Display Advertisements

5pm Wednesday

(Booking & Copy to be set)

5:00pm THURSDAY Camera Ready Copy Bookings & Copy by 12:00noon FRIDAY

(Bromide & ISDN Quickcut/AAPADS)

ALL OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS for the Saturday edition:

Telephone/Lineage

4pm Friday

Display Advertisements

5pm Thursday

(Bookings & Copy to be set)

12 noon Friday Camera Ready Copy

(Bromide & ISDN Quickcut/AAPADS)

THE SUNDAY TIMES classified deadlines:

Telephone/Lineage: All classifications 12 noon Saturday

Display Advertisements: All classifications 3pm Friday

Please note that if you place an advertisement online, you will be contacted via email or phone in order to confirm your booking prior to being published. Internet advertisements are subject to the same advertising guidelines as other classifieds advertisements. Classified bookings placed online have earlier deadlines than other methods of placing advertisements. Please call (02) 6280 2140 for more information.