Courier mail history
The Courier-Mail is a daily newspaper published in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Here's a brief history of the newspaper:
- 1882: The first edition of The Courier was published on March 23, 1882, as a weekly newspaper. It was founded by James O'Neil and was initially focused on covering local news and events in Brisbane.
- 1885: The newspaper became a daily publication, with the first daily edition being published on January 1, 1885.
- 1893: The Courier merged with The Mail, a weekly newspaper published in Brisbane, to form The Courier-Mail.
- 1902: The newspaper became a morning publication, with the first morning edition being published on January 1, 1902.
- 1920s: The Courier-Mail became a major force in Queensland journalism, with a circulation of over 20,000 copies per day.
- 1930s: The newspaper underwent significant changes, including the introduction of a new layout and design, and the establishment of a news agency to provide news to other newspapers in Queensland.
- 1950s: The Courier-Mail continued to grow in popularity, with a circulation of over 50,000 copies per day.
- 1960s: The newspaper underwent significant changes, including the introduction of color printing and the establishment of a television station, QTQ-9, which was later sold to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- 1980s: The Courier-Mail underwent significant changes, including the introduction of a new layout and design, and the establishment of a website.
- 1990s: The newspaper continued to evolve, with the introduction of new sections, such as a sports section, and the establishment of a digital edition.
- 2000s: The Courier-Mail underwent significant changes, including the introduction of a new layout and design, and the establishment of a mobile app.
- 2010s: The newspaper continued to evolve, with the introduction of new sections, such as a lifestyle section, and the establishment of a social media presence.
Today, The Courier-Mail is one of the largest and most respected newspapers in Queensland, with a circulation of over 100,000 copies per day. It is owned by News Corp Australia, a subsidiary of News Corp.