Magazines, newspapers and journals

Find out how you can enjoy a wide variety of current newspapers and magazines from Australia and around the world on your computer or device.

As a Darebin Libraries member, you can access our range of free magazines, newspapers and journals at home or on the go!

Log in using your library membership number (found on the back of your card) and 6 digit PIN. Please note some services may require an email address to join.

Not a library member? Find out how you can sign up for free and start using our digital library.

Looking for historical newspapers? Visit our local history page.

Libby

You can find many of your favourite magazines on Libby! You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use. Read them anytime, anywhere.

Here are the different ways you can start using Libby:

PressReader

PressReader allows you to enjoy a wide variety of current newspapers and magazines from around the world on your computer or device.

EBSCO

Please note EBSCO access will be removed in September 2023. Titles will be available to access via Flipster, PressReader, and Libby. 

Full text articles from Australian and New Zealand papers and magazines including:

Access full copies of Choice Magazine and Choice Computer on Flipster, the digital magazine newsstand from EBSCO. To begin browsing, log in with your library card number and select the database 'Flipster'. You can access back copies of Choice up to December 2014. To find older editions you will need to open the current issue of Choice or Choice Computer and then select "All Issues" from the menu on the right hand side of the screen. NOTE: Choice will not be available on Flipster on 25-26 August 2023 due to system maintenance. 

The Age

Read every paper from January 2006 to today's issue cover to cover on your computer or mobile device.

Simply log in to the Darebin Libraries catalogue with your library card number and 6 digit PIN then return to the catalogue homepage to see the link.

Leader Newspapers

Read recent articles from your local Leader newspaper online.