Are Magazines on the Way Out?
Many years ago, I was a regular magazine reader. I would sometimes buy one or two per week, to take home to read in my spare moments – which were pretty rare, as I worked, and had a husband and two children to care for. Though I am no longer a “big” reader of magazines, it appears that they are still very popular.
I read magazines on many topics—gardening, home info, travel, writing, cooking, and more. I remember having piles of them at the end of the month and going through them, occasionally tearing a page off and saving it “for later.”

Fresh Ideas Magazine from Woolworths Supermarket
There were titles such as Women’s Weekly, Women’s Day, New Idea, House and Garden, Vogue, Marie Claire, Australian Geographic and many more. I certainly didn’t have the time to read them all, nor the funds to do so, but “paper” Magazines before the Internet were very popular.
You’d find the magazines mainly in a “newsagent”, but things have changed. While subscriptions were available and used, this is a more common way to get these items, though supermarkets and newsagents still sell them.
Home and Garden
According to a report by www.mediaweek.com.au, “covering the 12 months to September 2024, reveals that print readership has held steady, with six magazine categories experiencing year-on-year growth. Among the standout performers are the Food & Entertainment, Home & Garden, and General Interest categories, which continue to attract significant audiences.”
I am not surprised that House and Garden is one of the popular magazines, as it is well presented with great information and photos.
These days the major supermarkets in Australia, plus Bunnings the big hardware company, produce a monthly magazine, all of which are free, with great information, but focusing on the products that are available from the stores.

Popular National Georgraphic Magazine
What is my favourite magazine? I think I will have to say House and Garden too!
What, dear reader, is your favourite magazine or topic?