How to Post a Public Notice on The Sydney Times: A Step-by-Step Guide

From the USERS GUIDE on the Sydney Times posted Tuesday 30 June,2026

As a digital journal of record for the Sydney metropolitan area and beyond, The Sydney Times provides a reliable, high-visibility platform for individuals, legal professionals, corporations, and community organizations to publish essential public notices.

Whether you are publishing a legal announcement, a strata scheme termination, a probate notice, or a community consultation, ensuring your notice is formatted and submitted correctly is vital for meeting your statutory or promotional requirements.

Here is the straightforward process for getting your public notice live on our digital platform.

*Send your Public Notice to publicity@sydneytimes.net.au

1. Prepare and Verify Your Content

Before submission, ensure your notice is complete and legally compliant. Because public notices often carry legal weight, accuracy is paramount.

• Exact Wording: Have the final, proofread text ready. Editorial staff cannot alter legal text or terminology once submitted.

• Essential Details: Double-check that all critical dates, reference numbers, addresses, and contact details are accurate.

• Supporting Documentation: If your notice requires proof of authority (such as a council reference number or legal documentation), keep it on hand.

2. Understand the Publication Criteria

To maintain its status as a trusted journal of record, The Sydney Times categorizes notices to ensure maximum reach and proper indexing:

• Official & Statutory Notices: Government-mandated announcements, local zoning changes, and official public works are tightly regulated and often indexed specifically for public exhibition.

• General Public & Legal Notices: Matters such as lost land titles, estate notices, and corporate structural changes are handled through our dedicated advertising and notices division to ensure they meet standard compliance frameworks.

3. Submit Your Notice

To submit your text for publication, route your request through the primary advertising and classifieds portal handling metropolitan notices here: publicity@sydneytimes.net.au

A Note on Local Government and Council Notices:

If your notice involves specific municipal matters, local development applications (DAs), or official public works within the city center, it may also need to be cross-referenced with the official City of Sydney Public Notices portal to ensure it satisfies concurrent local council exhibition requirements.

Need Assistance with Legal Compliance?

Different types of public notices carry distinct legal minimum publication windows under New South Wales law. If you are unsure of the specific scheduling requirements for your notice type, our advertising division can assist in aligning your campaign with standard statutory guidelines.