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Welcome to the Sensis Media Release centre.

Below you can view the most recent media releases or search through our archives.

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Latest Media Releases

13 Aug 2008

Telstra/Sensis’ 2007/08 Full Year Financial Results

Visit the Telstra Media Centre and Telstra Investor Centre for a summary of Telstra and Sensis’ 2007/08 Full Year Financial Results.

Previous Media Releases
To view previous media releases, use your mouse to select the year and month from the expandable menus below.

+ 2008

+ July 2008:

24 Jul 2008

Sensis® e-Business Report July 2008 – Technology: the good, the bad and the addicted

We are a nation increasingly addicted to new technology, according to the 2008 Sensis® e-Business Report released today, and this love affair is starting at a very early age, with children using the internet before they turn five, many of whom are unsupervised.

23 Jul 2008

Sensis opens Yellow™ content to search engines

Sensis has opened the door of www.yellow.com.au, the biggest local business database in the country, to search engines for the first time.

+ June 2008:

30 Jun 2008

Telstra Acquires Majority Stake in Leading Chinese Online Advertising Businesses

On Friday 27 June Telstra acquired 55 per cent of two Chinese internet businesses with leading positions in the fast-growing online auto and digital device advertising sectors.

18 Jun 2008

It’s a pampered dog’s life

Australians are lavishing their pets with presents, clothing and even bling, according to the Sensis® Consumer Report released today.

18 Jun 2008

Record number of Australians worried about the future

The rising cost of living has nearly a quarter of Australians worried about the future, according to the latest Sensis® Consumer Report.

5 Jun 2008

Business confidence falls to lowest level in seven years

The current economic climate has one in four Australian small business operators concerned about their future, according to the Sensis® Business Index released today. The survey, undertaken quarterly by Sensis to track and understand the views of small businesses, interviewed 1,800 businesses from 28 April to 30 May 2008.

+ May 2008:

27 May 2008

Trading Post® weighs into Online Auctions

Sensis and its iconic Trading Post® business have weighed-in to the local online auction market with the launch of auctions on the new www.tradingpost.com.au website.

13 May 2008

Yellow™ launches new services to meet growing mobile search demand

Yellow™ today announced upgrades to its online and mobile services to enable business listings to be sent by SMS from web to mobile as well as mobile-to-mobile for free.

+ April 2008:

30 Apr 2008

Plum deal for plumbers - New partnership to extend advertiser reach

Business is booming for the nation’s plumbers, according to data from www.yellow.com.au which shows the average growth trend in searches for plumbers across all states is approximately 30 per cent. In January, 2008 there were more than 100,000 searches made for plumbers nationally.

16 Apr 2008

MediaSmart® and Publicis Groupe’s AMX team up for mobile advertising

Telstra’s digital advertising arm MediaSmart® and media buying group Australian Media Exchange (AMX) today announced a deal to combine strengths and work collaboratively to develop and grow mobile advertising opportunities in the Australian market.

8 Apr 2008

Trading Post and ACCC settle on search engine marketing

Sensis, the publisher of the Trading Post®, today announced it had negotiated a settlement with the ACCC in its Federal Court proceedings regarding alleged breaches of the Trade Practices Act. These related to Trading Post® search engine marketing activity in 2005.

1 Apr 2008

TVC takes Aussie icon into new era

The great Aussie icon, Trading Post®, is launching a new TV campaign this weekend as part of a brand strategy to help Australians fall in love with Trading Post® all over again.

+ March 2008:

18 Mar 2008

Fishy business thrives at Easter - Easter trends revealed

The tradition of eating fish on Good Friday is alive and well in Australia according to research by Yellow™.

14 Mar 2008

myhome teams up with Mediasmart and Bigpond

PBL Media’s myhome has teamed up with Telstra’s MediaSmart® and BigPond to sell online display advertising on its site and to explore a range of cross-promotional opportunities to leverage online traffic.

13 Mar 2008

What will we do in leaner economic times?

Australians are expected to cope with leaner economic times by eating out and going out less, according to the March Sensis® Consumer Report released today.

13 Mar 2008

Interest rates trigger record fall in consumer confidence

Concerns about rising interest rates have triggered a record fall in consumer confidence, according to the March Sensis® Consumer Report released today.

+ February 2008:

26 Feb 2008

Small business focus moves to the deteriorating economy but is there an underlying feeling of invincibility?

Small businesses have significantly downgraded their views about the strength of Australian economy, according to the February Sensis® Business Index, but still expect that their own businesses will continue to improve over the next 12 months.

26 Feb 2008

First born entrepreneurs

What makes an entrepreneur has long been debated. Is it nature or nurture - or indeed blissful ignorance as some have suggested - that compels a person to take on the risk of operating a business?

21 Feb 2008

Sensis reports strong half year performance

Sensis announced another strong performance result today, reporting 7.8% growth in revenue for the first half of the 2008 financial year.

19 Feb 2008

Yellow™ takes print advertising accountability to a new level

Sensis CEO, Bruce Akhurst today announced initial results of a ground-breaking study into the performance of directory advertising, taking print advertising accountability to a new level.

+ January 2008:

23 Jan 2008

MediaSmart® and Mobile Alliance announce partnership deal

Telstra’s MediaSmart® and WPP’s Mobile Alliance today announced the signing of a deal to capitalise on the revolution underway in the mobile advertising market in Australia.

10 Jan 2008

From waxing to plastic surgery – Yellow™ looks at the changing face of Australian beauty

Australians are toning, dieting and preening themselves to perfection in their search for the body beautiful, according to research by Yellow™ Online.

+ 2007

+ December 2007:

18 Dec 2007

Mobile advertising set to explode with “free to browse” content

Sensis’ digital advertising arm, MediaSmart® has predicted massive growth for mobile advertising.

12 Dec 2007

Christmas spending wrapped up

Aussies are expecting to spend more this Christmas, a piece of bling is our favourite gift under the tree and clothing ranks as the worst present ever, according to the December Sensis® Consumer Report released today.

12 Dec 2007

Record consumer confidence

Consumer confidence is at record levels in Australia, according to the December Sensis® Consumer Report released today.

+ November 2007:

27 Nov 2007

Small business cool on Gen Y

This quarter Sensis asked small and medium sized businesses their opinions on hiring the different generations; Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y.

23 Nov 2007

Election uncertainty causes record fall in business confidence

Uncertainty about the election outcome has contributed to a record fall in business confidence, according to the Sensis® Business Index released today.

+ October 2007:

3 Oct 2007

mylocal turns Yellow™

Sydney, Australia: ninemsn and Sensis today launched a new look mylocal.com.au with comprehensive business listings provided by Yellow™.

+ September 2007:

28 Sep 2007

Businesses respond to Australia’s environmental call to action

Australia’s small business community is responding to the nation’s calls for action on environmental concerns according to the Sensis® Environment Report released today.

18 Sep 2007

Interest rates take heat off IR concerns

The recent interest rate rise has dented consumer confidence, according to the September Sensis® Consumer Report released today. The report illustrates Australians are now more concerned about interest rates than workplace relations.

4 Sep 2007

Trading conditions for Australia’s small businesses are at a three-year high

Trading conditions for Australia’s small businesses are at a three-year high, but the recent interest rate rise has contained business optimism, according to the Sensis® Business Index released today.

4 Sep 2007

What small businesses think about IR rollback, unions and recent amendments

Seven in ten small business operators believe reinstating unfair dismissal laws would have no real impact, while two in ten believe it would harm business, according to the Sensis® Business Index released today.

+ August 2007:

21 Aug 2007

Sensis® e-Business Report August 2007

New technology is allowing work to intrude further into our personal lives yet many of us refuse to hit the off button when we go home, according to the Sensis® e-Business Report released today.

13 Aug 2007

Sensis delivers fifth year of strong growth

Sensis announced it has delivered its fifth straight year of strong growth. Revenue grew by 8% in the 2006-07 financial year and exceeded directories and media industry benchmarks.

9 Aug 2007

Telstra/Sensis’ 2006/07 Full Year Financial Results

Visit the Telstra Media Centre and Telstra Investor Centre for a summary of Telstra and Sensis’ 2006/07 Full Year Financial Results.

+ July 2007:

23 Jul 2007

Yellow® shows its big heart in the community through the Cardiac Challenge

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce that Sensis, through its Yellow™ directories, has come aboard as leading sponsor of the inaugural Cardiac Challenge and will give $40,000 to support fundraising efforts for the event.

19 Jul 2007

MediaSmart® and VideoEgg first to offer in-video ads

Sensis’ digital advertising arm, MediaSmart® has entered an exclusive partnership with international online video solution provider and video ad network company, VideoEgg.

6 Jul 2007

The Humour Foundation and Pyrmont Heritage Boat Club recognised as champions of the Sydney community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the White Pages® Sydney directory.

+ June 2007:

21 Jun 2007

Searching for a business name just got a whole lot easier for Yellow™ users

Nearly 7 out of every 10 people searching for business names which include the Brisbane suburb of Woolloongabba using www.yellow.com.au type it incorrectly.

13 Jun 2007

Sensis® Consumer Report - Australian attitudes soften to workplace relations changes

Attitudes to the Federal Government’s workplace relations changes appear to have softened, according to the June 2007 Sensis® Consumer Report released today.

13 Jun 2007

Sensis® Consumer Report - Consumer optimism at record high

Australian consumer confidence is at a record high level, according to the June 2007 Sensis® Consumer Report released today.

7 Jun 2007

Yellow™ and White Pages® directories honour the ‘Champions of our Community’

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Tugun residents Kylie Mitchell-Smith and Natasha Edwards.

6 Jun 2007

Sensis® Business Index - Business at 15-month high

Confidence amongst the nation’s small and medium businesses (SMEs) is at a 15-month high, according to the latest Sensis® Business Index released today. The survey, undertaken quarterly by Sensis to track and understand the views of small businesses, interviewed 1,800 businesses from 24 April to 31 May.

+ May 2007:

24 May 2007

Yellow™ and White Pages® directories honour the ‘Champions of our Community’

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® Rockhampton directory, which this year features Gladstone resident Cyril Golding.

19 May 2007

Garry Kadwell recognised as champion of the Goulburn community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Crookwell resident Garry Kadwell.

18 May 2007

Berenice Wright recognised as champion of the Mackay community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Mackay resident Berenice Wright.

17 May 2007

Brenda Kerry & Mycrew recognised as champions of the Wagga Wagga community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Wagga Wagga group MYCREW (Many Young Courageous Responsive Empowering Women).

17 May 2007

The Big Issue and goodcompany recognised as champions of the Melbourne community

The 2007/08 Melbourne Business/Government directory cover features Kate Kennedy and Tony Macvean from goodcompany (www.goodcompany.com.au). George Halkias from The Big Issue features on the cover of the Melbourne Residential directory with The Big Issue vendor Teresa and Street Socceroo Adrian.

17 May 2007

Stephanie Gould recognised as champion of the Nowra community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Nowra resident Stephanie Gould.

17 May 2007

Results released for first mobile display ad trial

Sensis® today released the findings of its pioneering research into the delivery of display advertising on Australians’ mobile phones. This is the first time anyone has researched the Australian mobile display advertising market through tangible trials with actual consumers and advertisers.

10 May 2007

New partnership positions MediaSmart® for in-game ad boom

As in-game advertising is touted as the next boom frontier of the advertising industry, MediaSmart®, Sensis’ digital advertising arm, announces an exclusive agreement with IGA Worldwide, bringing their dynamic in-game advertising products to Australia.

3 May 2007

Sensis and ninemsn announce Yellow™ local search partnership

Sensis and ninemsn today announced a partnership to deliver local search results powered by Yellow™ to the ninemsn network. The partnership will significantly increase the exposure of Yellow™ advertising, as well as provide ninemsn’s audience with access to listings from Australia’s biggest local business database.

+ April 2007:

26 Apr 2007

Thomas Burge recognised as champion of the South Gippsland Community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Inverloch resident Thomas Burge.

19 Apr 2007

Skye King recognised as champion of the Central & Eastern region

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Merredin resident Skye King.

12 Apr 2007

Dorothy Morgan recognised as champion of the South Western community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® South Western directory, which this year features Albany resident Dorothy Morgan.

12 Apr 2007

Val and Graeme Jarman recognised as champions of the Mornington region

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® Mornington directory, which this year features Rosebud residents Val and Graeme Jarman.

12 Apr 2007

Gavin Mason recognised as champion of the Great Northern community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® Great Northern directory, which this year features Carnarvon resident Gavin Mason.

12 Apr 2007

Beverley Davies recognised as champion of the Geelong community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® Geelong directory, which this year features Mannerim resident Beverley Davies.

12 Apr 2007

Christine Sass recognised as champion of the Bendigo community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® Bendigo directory, which this year features Bendigo resident Christine Sass.

5 Apr 2007

Michael Clift recognised as champion of the Sunshine Coast community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Sunrise Beach resident Michael Clift.

4 Apr 2007

Cheryl ‘Chezi’ Pullen recognised as champion of the Lismore community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Byron shire resident Cheryl ‘Chezi’ Pullen.

4 Apr 2007

Pam Colless recognised as champion of the Campbelltown directory region

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features local Campbelltown resident Pam Colless.

4 Apr 2007

Daryl Dobson recognised as champion of the Bega Valley Shire community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features local Merimbula resident Daryl Dobson.

+ March 2007:

22 Mar 2007

Camperdown College Environment Group recognised as champions of the Warrnambool community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features members of the Camperdown College Environment Group.

22 Mar 2007

Joe and Marg Matthews recognised as champions of the Muswellbrook community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Muswellbrook residents Joe and Marg Matthews.

22 Mar 2007

Des Clarke recognised as champion of the Mildura community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Mildura resident Des Clarke.

22 Mar 2007

Gerald Kay recognised as champion of the Circular Head community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Smithton resident Gerald Kay.

22 Mar 2007

Dawn Wood recognised as champion of the Bairnsdale community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Willung South resident Dawn Wood.

20 Mar 2007

SouFun brings the world to China - and China to the world

People moving to China and needing to find accommodation now have an easy-to-use tool at their fingertips with the launch of World.SouFun.com - the English version of China's number one real estate advertising website, SouFun.com (Mandarin for 'house search').

15 Mar 2007

Sue Gaffney recognised as champion of the Canberra community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Yass resident Sue Gaffney.

14 Mar 2007

Older Australians upbeat while younger gloomy about finances

Confidence in your financial situation depends on whether you were born before or after 1956, according to the March 2007 Sensis® Consumer Report.

14 Mar 2007

Australians’ love of money and their health

Nearly half of all Australians anticipate spending more time over the next year on finances and health, according to the March 2007 Sensis® Consumer Report.

14 Mar 2007

Australians ‘golfing’ hard for the money

About one quarter of Aussie golfers tee off with a business associate and some walk away with more than $500,000 in new business, according to the March 2007 Sensis® Consumer Report.

+ February 2007:

27 Feb 2007

Sensis® Business Index February 2007

The February Sensis® Business Index revealed small and medium businesses are expecting the Australian economy to grow over the next 12 months, making the outlook for the Australian economy the most buoyant it had been in two years.

15 Feb 2007

Telstra reaches pivot point: Delivers earnings ahead of guidance

Telstra today announced earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) ahead of guidance for the half year ended 31 December 2006.

15 Feb 2007

Ian Roberts recognised as champion of the Yorke Peninsula community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Blyth resident Ian Roberts.

15 Feb 2007

Royal Flying Doctors Service recognised as champion of the Townsville community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features The Mount Isa Base Royal Flying Doctors Service team.

15 Feb 2007

Richard Petch recognised as champion of the Penrith community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Penrith resident Richard Petch.

15 Feb 2007

Carola Vamvakaris recognised as champion of the Cooma community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Cooma resident Carola Vamvakaris.

15 Feb 2007

John Rogers recognised as champion of the Broken Hill community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Broken Hill resident John Rogers.

15 Feb 2007

Clive Crouch recognised as champion of the Ballarat community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Nhill resident Clive Crouch.

15 Feb 2007

Queensland Australia’s most loved-up state for Valentine’s Day 2007

It seems Queensland may be the love capital of Australia as of Valentine’s Day 2007. According to data released by Yellow™ today, Queensland recorded the greatest growth in Yellow™ online searches for florists, compared to other states and territories in the country.

13 Feb 2007

Valentine’s Day romance comes second to beloved mums

When it comes to buying flowers, it seems Australian mums – and not Australian sweethearts – are the winners. New customer behaviour data released by Yellow™ today suggests Mother’s Day, rather than Valentine’s Day, may be inspiring Australians to send more flowers.

8 Feb 2007

Sam Brown recognised as champion of the Shepparton community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the front cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Shepparton resident Sam Brown.

8 Feb 2007

Heather Hadnum recognised as champion of the south east community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features local Mount Gambier resident Heather Hadnum.

8 Feb 2007

Howard Aspey recognised as champion of the Port Augusta community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Whyalla resident Howard Aspey.

8 Feb 2007

Robyn and Neville Schroeter recognised as champions of the Barossa Valley community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Barossa Valley residents Robyn and Neville Schroeter.

8 Feb 2007

'Yellow™' marks Year of the Surf Lifesaver

The Year of the Surf Lifesaver marks the 100th anniversary of Surf Life Saving in Australia. To celebrate this milestone, Sensis through their power brand Yellow™ are proudly donating two jet skis to Surf Life Saving Central Coast in acknowledgement of the fundamental role surf lifesavers play in keeping Australian beaches safe.

7 Feb 2007

Australian small businesses walking the walk and talking the talk, all for charity

Australia’s 1.3 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are demonstrating a true commitment to their local communities according to the latest Sensis survey. Sensis’ survey results reveal 86 per cent of Australian SMEs donated and participated in charity activities in 2006.

1 Feb 2007

Margaret Ginnings recognised as champion of the Hawkesbury community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Hawkesbury resident Margaret Ginnings.

1 Feb 2007

Loie Wilson recognised as champion of the Roma community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Roma resident Loie Wilson.

1 Feb 2007

John Deeks recognised as champion of the Beaudesert community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Boonah resident John Deeks.

+ January 2007:

26 Jan 2007

Bente Moller recognised as champion of the Toowoomba community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Crows Nest resident Bente Moller.

25 Jan 2007

Lorraine Monshing recognised as champion of the Wangaratta community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features local Wangaratta resident Lorraine Monshing.

25 Jan 2007

Sensis re-launches 1234 phone service with campaign from DDB Melbourne

Sensis and DDB Melbourne have put the finishing touches to an exceptional new campaign to launch Sensis’ revamped 1234 phone information service.

19 Jan 2007

Nancy Small recognised as champion of the Tamworth and Gunnedah communities

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities have been proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Gunnedah resident Nancy Small.

19 Jan 2007

Ailsa Bond recognised as champion of the Launceston community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory which this year features Launceston resident Ailsa Bond.

19 Jan 2007

Robert Edwards recognised as champion of the Dubbo community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Tullamore resident Robert Edwards.

19 Jan 2007

Rhonda and Stephen Doyle recognised as champions of the Bathurst community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directories, which this year features Orange residents Rhonda and Stephen Doyle.

19 Jan 2007

Margaret McNeill recognised as champion of the Albury community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised by Sensis on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Holbrook resident Margaret McNeill.

12 Jan 2007

Norm Morgan recognised as champion of the Port Macquarie community

Australians are world-renowned for their community spirit, good nature and willingness to lend a helping hand when it’s needed most. These qualities are being proudly recognised on the cover of the Yellow™ and White Pages® directory, which this year features Port Macquarie resident Norm Morgan.

+ 2006

+ December 2006:

21 Dec 2006

Australians search the web to make a difference

Record levels of concern among Australian consumers regarding water shortages and tree conservation are driving a surge in environment-related searches on the internet, according to details released by sensis.com.au.

18 Dec 2006

How is Santa finding your place this year?

It’s a tough gig being Santa Claus when December rolls around. There’s truck-loads of mail to read, a long list of gifts to organise and millions of addresses to visit all over Australia. It begs the question – how does Santa cope?

Well thanks to whereis.com, finding the right house, including the location of its chimney, just got a whole lot easier for Santa and his team of reindeer when visiting some of Australia’s capital cities this year.

12 Dec 2006

Sensis® Consumer Report – December 2006

The December 2006 Sensis® Consumer Report found a net balance of 52 per cent of Australians reporting confidence in their financial prospects for the year ahead. The drought was the greatest concern for Australians and received the highest ever level of concern in any Sensis® Consumer Report.

12 Dec 2006

Purchasing up, credit cards out – how Australians are spending this festive season

Australians are expecting to spend more on gifts this silly season even though we are buying for fewer people, according to the December Sensis® Consumer Report released today.

6 Dec 2006

Autotrader™ – the magazine ready to drive car lover’s crazy

Autotrader™ is introducing something new for all car lovers in Sydney and South East Queensland and it comes in the form of a full gloss, full colour premium magazine.

6 Dec 2006

Best and worst Christmas presents revealed

Christmas shoppers beware – there is no excuse for giving bad presents this festive season! Used underwear, tattered books, out-of-date food and jewellery featuring the engraved names of ex-lovers have all been exposed as Australia’s least wanted, but frequently received, Christmas presents.

+ November 2006:

30 Nov 2006

Finding what you need made easy over the phone

Looking for handy information over the phone, but not sure which number to call?

From 4 December 2006, Sensis is making life a whole lot easier with three simple numbers for people to find the information they need.

28 Nov 2006

Sensis® Business Index November 2006

Business confidence has rebounded on the back of stronger consumer demand, falling petrol prices and lower inflationary pressure, according to the November Sensis® Business Index released today.

21 Nov 2006

World-class ad server has Sensis MediaSmart® poised for growth

Sensis MediaSmart® has commenced serving advertisements to network websites from a new world-class ad server (Accipiter) and associated contract management system (Solbright).

16 Nov 2006

Survey suggests women ignored when purchasing cars

An overwhelming 93 per cent of Australian drivers surveyed believe women are treated differently than men when purchasing a car, according to a survey conducted by Autotrader™ Magazine.*

14 Nov 2006

Sensis is donating funds to Greening Australia for every search conducted on sensis.com.au

In the “Search for cleaner air” initiative, Sensis is donating funds to Greening Australia for every search conducted on sensis.com.au. The funds from each search will help remove 100 grams of carbon dioxide from the air, through Greening Australia’s tree planting initiatives.

2 Nov 2006

Hip pocket dictates how green we will go

According to a new survey conducted by Autotrader Magazine, nearly 70 per cent of respondents say they would choose cleaner alternative fuels to run their cars even if it was more expensive, but reserve their final decision based on price.*

1 Nov 2006

Aussie drivers demand seatbelts for dogs

Eighty-three per cent of Australian drivers surveyed by Autotrader™ Magazine believe it should be illegal to carry dogs in a car without a safe restraint.

+ October 2006:

23 Oct 2006

Sensis offers small business a big opportunity

Sensis is helping Australia’s small business owners to harness the power of marketing and advertising through a new book, Small Business, Big Opportunity and a new website.

12 Oct 2006

Autotrader™ - The magazine ready to drive car lovers crazy

Autotrader™ introduces Sydney and South East Queensland to its new, full gloss, full colour premium magazine.

11 Oct 2006

First to deliver mobile advertising

Sensis is taking the lead in new media advertising channels by partnering with Bigpond and a number of innovative advertising agencies to be the first to deliver mobile advertising solutions in Australia.

+ September 2006:

20 Sep 2006

Sensis Transforms Yellow™

Sensis has unveiled major enhancements to its iconic Yellow Pages® business as part of a plan to remain the most relevant and accessible provider of local search information.

20 Sep 2006

Say hello to Yellow™: State-of-the-art TVC brings refreshed brand to life

To celebrate the refresh of an Australian icon, Yellow Pages® has unveiled a new advertising campaign introducing Yellow™.

18 Sep 2006

New look, more exciting! CitySearch® gets a high-tech makeover

In the most significant upgrade since the site’s inception, CitySearch®, Australia’s favourite online entertainment destination, has relaunched an innovative new-look site.

13 Sep 2006

Searches for LPG conversions explode as petrol soars and government supports

The number of searches for LPG conversions conducted on Yellow™ has increased by almost 500 per cent since April 2004.

12 Sep 2006

Aussie consumers’ ups and downs

Consumer confidence remains steady, but concerns about petrol prices and interest rates continue to escalate, according to the September 2006 Sensis® Consumer report.

12 Sep 2006

The Aussie remedy: holidays for happiness, walking and alcohol for stress relief

Though more sleep deprived and stressed, Australians are happier, according to the September 2006 Sensis® Consumer Report.

11 Sep 2006

Wollongong residents search to get hitched

Residents of the Wollongong region have been driving a wedding fever boom, according to figures released by Yellow Pages®.

11 Sep 2006

Region’s residents rush to renovate

Building, renovating and revamping the home are areas of surging interest to residents in the Tamworth, Lismore and Port Macquarie region, according to figures released by Yellow Pages®.

11 Sep 2006

Food boom in Bendigo

The Bendigo region has been driving a food-inspired boom, according to figures released by Yellow Pages®.

11 Sep 2006

Cairns residents out to look and feel good

Residents of the Cairns region are interested in looking good and feeling great, according to figures released by Yellow Pages®.

9 Sep 2006

White Pages® OnLine re-launch

An Australian icon gets a high-tech make-over. The first in the world to be published on the internet and now one of Australia’s top ten websites, www.whitepages.com.au has been transformed.

+ August 2006:

31 Aug 2006

SouFun acquisition compliments Sensis’ growth strategy

Sensis acquired SouFun, China’s number one real estate, home furnishing and improvements website.

29 Aug 2006

Sensis® Business Index August 2006

The August 2006 Sensis® Business Index revealed that the current state of the Australian economy spooks small business and that concerns about the economy are at a record high.

29 Aug 2006

Sensis® Business Index August 2006

The August 2006 Sensis® Business Index shows concerns about the Australian economy are at a record high.

2 Aug 2006

Australian Idol and MediaSmart® commercialise online video content

In an Australian Idol first, video content spliced with video commercials will be fully streamed as part of a partnership between MediaSmart®, Network Ten and FremantleMedia announced today by MediaSmart®.

+ July 2006:

24 Jul 2006

Sensis® e-Business Report July 2006

New wireless technology is being embraced by Australia’s small businesses, according to the 2006 Sensis® e-Business Report.

+ June 2006:

16 Jun 2006

White Pages® Covers - Local surfing champ on cover of the Newcastle White Pages® directory

Sensis is featuring local Newcastle resident, Mark Richards, on the front of the 2006/2007 Newcastle White Pages® directory.

14 Jun 2006

Sensis® Consumer Report June 2006

The June 2006 Sensis® Consumer Report found a net balance of 42 per cent of Australians reporting confidence in their financial prospects for the year ahead.

7 Jun 2006

Shepparton small businesses to gain a timely marketing edge

"Business Success Made Easy: Building a successful business through smart marketing and advertising" is a free workshop to be held in Shepparton.

7 Jun 2006

Gippsland small businesses to gain a timely marketing edge

"Business Success Made Easy: Building a successful business through smart marketing and advertising" is a free workshop to be held in Gippsland.

7 Jun 2006

Bendigo small businesses to gain a timely marketing edge

"Business Success Made Easy: Building a successful business through smart marketing and advertising" is a free workshop to be held in Bendigo.

7 Jun 2006

Ballarat small businesses to gain a timely marketing edge

"Business Success Made Easy: Building a successful business through smart marketing and advertising" is a free workshop to be held in Ballarat.

6 Jun 2006

Sensis® Business Index May 06

The May 2006 Sensis® Business Index shows the impact of rising petrol prices, falling consumer demand and a tight labour market has shaken the confidence of Australia’s small business sector.

+ May 2006:

26 May 2006

White Pages Covers® - Pat stars on the front of the 2006/2007 Mackay White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory

Sensis, publisher of the White Pages® and Yellow Pages®, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring Pat Wright on the front of the 2006/2007 Mackay White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

26 May 2006

White Pages® Covers - Garth Climbs his way onto Goulburn White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory cover

Sensis, publisher of the White Pages® and Yellow Pages®, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring Garth Miller on the front of the 2006/2007 Goulburn White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

23 May 2006

White Pages® Covers - Shane Rides onto the cover of the Rockhampton White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory cover

Sensis is featuring local Emerald resident, Shane Kenny, on the front of the 2006/2007 Rockhampton White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

22 May 2006

Sensis appalled by disregard for privacy

Sensis today said it was appalled by a website that showed blatant disregard for the privacy of Australians by providing “reverse search” access to address and telephone numbers of individuals.

19 May 2006

White Pages® Covers - Karen bowls her way onto the front cover of the Nowra White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory

Sensis is featuring local resident, Karen Murphy, on the front of the 2006/2007 Nowra White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

19 May 2006

White Pages® Covers - Paul Kelly stars on the front cover of the Wagga Wagga White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory

Sensis, publisher of the White Pages® and Yellow Pages®, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring Paul Kelly on the front cover of the Wagga Wagga White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

19 May 2006

White Pages® Covers - Aussie Sporting Heroes feature on the Melbourne White Pages® directories

Sensis® is featuring local resident, Andrew Gaze, on the front of the 2006/2007 Melbourne Residential White Pages® directory and Jim Stynes with Reach facilitators Luke Huysmans, Tania Verbeeck and Emeli Paulo are featured on the cover of the 2006/2007 Melbourne Business/Government White Pages® directory.

12 May 2006

Central Coast Mariners kick goal on the Front of the Central Coast White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring the Central Coast Mariners on the front of the 2006/2007 Central Coast White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

12 May 2006

White Pages® Covers - Aja shoots onto the Northern Territory White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring outer Darwin resident, Aja Whelan, on the front of the 2006/2007 Northern Territory White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

5 May 2006

Matthew thrown onto the Cairns White Pages® And Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring former Hope Town resident, Matthew Bowen, on the front of the 2006/2007 Cairns White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

5 May 2006

Clint coasts onto the Sunshine Coast White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Palmwoods resident, Clint Robinson, on the front of the 2006/2007 Sunshine Coast White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

+ April 2006:

24 Apr 2006

Trading Post® - it's all about leisure, pleasure and living life

Local trading institution and Australian icon, the Trading Post®, today released the latest survey of what Aussies are looking to buy online at www.tradingpost.com.au.

21 Apr 2006

Matthew vaults onto the Campbelltown White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Ruse resident, Matthew Fryer, on the front of the 2006/2007 Campbelltown White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

21 Apr 2006

Local footy champ on cover of the Warragul White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory

Sensis is featuring former Longwarry resident, Peter Knights, on the front of the 2006/2007 Warragul White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

21 Apr 2006

Cameron Ling kicking goals on Geelong White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Torquay resident, Cameron Ling, on the front of the 2006/2007 Geelong White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

13 Apr 2006

Sensis launches GoStay™

A new accommodation guide, GoStay™, is being delivered to Australian households over the next two weeks.

11 Apr 2006

Exclusive agreements increase MediaSmart®'s advertising network reach

Australia's largest online advertising network, MediaSmart®, today announced exclusive agreements with four category-leading online businesses.

7 Apr 2006

Nick’s kicking goals on the cover of the Bendigo White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring former Bendigo resident, Nick Dal Santo, on the front of the 2006/2007 Bendigo White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

7 Apr 2006

Susan shoots onto the cover of the Bega White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring former Quaama resident, Susan Pratley, on the front of the 2006/2007 Bega White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

4 Apr 2006

Debbie hurdles onto the cover of the Mornington White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Mt Martha resident, Debbie Flintoff King, on the front of the 2006/2007 Mornington White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

3 Apr 2006

Greg slam dunks his way onto the Great Northern White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Geraldton resident, Greg Brown, on the front of the 2006/2007 Great Northern White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

3 Apr 2006

Lauren runs onto the cover of the Central and Eastern White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory

Sensis is featuring local Esperance resident, Lauren Shelley, on the front of the 2006/2007 Central and Eastern White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

3 Apr 2006

Shane makes a splash on the cover of the South Western White Pages® And Yellow Pages® directory

Sensis is featuring local Margaret River resident, Shane Gould, on the front of the 2006/2007 South Western White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

3 Apr 2006

Shaun rides the wave of success onto the Lismore White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Coffs Harbour resident, Shaun Cansdell, on the front of the 2006/2007 Lismore White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

+ March 2006:

17 Mar 2006

Tommy works his way onto Warrnambool White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Warrnambool resident, Tommy Bertrand, on the front of the 2006/2007 Warrnambool White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

17 Mar 2006

Joy rides her way onto the Muswellbrook White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Singleton resident, Joy Poole, on the front of the 2006/2007 Muswellbrook White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

17 Mar 2006

Leanne dives onto the cover of the Mildura White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory

Sensis is featuring local Mildura resident, Leanne Morgan, on the front of the 2006/2007 Mildura White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

17 Mar 2006

David makes the cut to feature on the Burnie White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring local Latrobe resident, David Foster, on the front of the 2006/2007 Burnie White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

17 Mar 2006

Tim runs onto the cover of the Bairnsdale White Pages® and Yellow Pages® cover

Sensis is featuring former Bairnsdale resident, Tim Matthews, on the front of the 2006/2007 Bairnsdale White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

15 Mar 2006

Sensis® Consumer Report March 2006

Consumer confidence has bounced back strongly, according to the March Sensis® Consumer Report.

15 Mar 2006

The Aussie dinner table may surprise you!

A home-cooked meal and eating vegetables are back in fashion, according to the March Sensis® Consumer Report, released today.

9 Mar 2006

Aussie Athletes Sell Treasured Items on Trading Post®

As the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games excitement hits fever pitch, some of Australia's greatest athletes are selling their own piece of sporting history for charity.

+ February 2006:

28 Feb 2006

Sensis® Business Index February 2006

February 2006 Sensis® Business Index shows Australian small businesses are upbeat about their current economic conditions.

28 Feb 2006

Feel Like a Millionaire!

A private air strip is up for sale in the Trading Post®.

24 Feb 2006

Allison Muscles her way onto the Cover of the Maryborough White Pages® and Yellow Pages® Directory

Sensis is featuring local Bargara resident, Allison Jackson, on the front of the 2006/2007 Maryborough White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

24 Feb 2006

Brian drives onto cover of Wollongong White Pages® and Yellow Pages®

Sensis is featuring local Albion Park resident, Brian Hancock, on the front of the 2006/2007 Wollongong White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

24 Feb 2006

Heather a hit on cover of Canberra White Pages® and Yellow Pages®

Sensis is featuring local Watson resident, Heather McKay, on the front of the 2006/2007 Canberra White Pages directory.

24 Feb 2006

Marina manoeuvres her way onto cover of Broken Hill White Pages® and Yellow Pages®

Sensis is featuring local Broken Hill resident, Marina Morris, on the front of the 2006/2007 Broken Hill White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

24 Feb 2006

John Stars on the Cover of the Penrith White Pages® and Yellow Pages® Cover

Sensis is featuring local Penrith resident, John Maclean, on the front of the 2006/2007 Penrith White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

24 Feb 2006

Allison Muscles her way onto the Cover of the Maryborough White Pages® and Yellow Pages® Directory

Sensis is featuring local Bargara resident, Allison Jackson, on the front of the 2006/2007 Maryborough White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

17 Feb 2006

Glen swims onto cover of Townsville White Pages® and Yellow Pages®

Sensis is featuring local Townsville resident, Glenn Buchanan, on the front of the 2006/2007 Townsville White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

17 Feb 2006

Manuela skis onto cover of Cooma White Pages® and Yellow Pages® Cover

Sensis is featuring local Jindabyne resident, Manuela Berchtold, on the front of the 2006/2007 Cooma White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

10 Feb 2006

Fiona shoots onto cover of Yorke Peninsula White Pages® and Yellow Pages® Covers

Sensis is featuring former Curramulka resident, Fiona Pointon, on the front of the 2006/2007 Yorke Peninsula White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

10 Feb 2006

Shirley thrown onto cover of Port Augusta White Pages® and Yellow Pages®

Sensis is featuring local Port Augusta resident, Shirley O’Reilly, on the front of the 2006/2007 Port Augusta White Pages® and Yellow Pages® directory.

10 Feb 2006

White Pages® Covers - Gary Becomes Ballarat Cover Boy

In the year in which Australia plays host to the XVIII Commonwealth Games, Sensis, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring local residents on the front of 2006/2007 White Pages® local directories.

10 Feb 2006

White Pages® Covers - Peter Bounces His Way onto South East White Pages® Cover

In the year in which Australia plays host to the XVIII Commonwealth Games, Sensis, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring local residents on the front of 2006/2007 White Pages® local directories.

10 Feb 2006

White Pages® Covers - Local Football Hero on Cover of the Shepparton White Pages®

In the year in which Australia plays host to the XVIII Commonwealth Games, Sensis, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring local residents on the front of 2006/2007 White Pages® local directories.

10 Feb 2006

White Pages® Covers - Neil Works His Way Onto the Cover of the Barossa Valley White Pages®

In the year in which Australia plays host to the XVIII Commonwealth Games, Sensis, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring local residents on the front of 2006/2007 White Pages® local directories.

8 Feb 2006

Yellow Pages® continues to set the standard for local search

Sensis today unveiled major changes to the Yellow Pages® OnLine site, the first in a series of initiatives planned for 2006 to continue the company’s leading position in local search.

7 Feb 2006

You could own a unique ‘VB’ couch signed by the Australian cricket team

Make your pool room something to be proud of by purchasing a unique ‘VB’ couch signed by the 2001/2002 cricket team. Log onto the Trading Post® for your chance to buy the couch and other cricket memorabilia.

3 Feb 2006

White Pages® Covers - Barry Makes a Play for the Windsor White Pages® Cover

In the year in which Australia plays host to the XVIII Commonwealth Games, Sensis, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring local residents on the front of 2006/2007 White Pages® local directories.

3 Feb 2006

White Pages® Covers - Peter Works His Way onto the Cover of the Roma White Pages®

In the year in which Australia plays host to the XVIII Commonwealth Games, Sensis, is celebrating the integral role sport plays in Australian communities by featuring local residents on the front of 2006/2007 White Pages® local directories.

2 Feb 2006