eNewspapers and eMagazines

Access eNewspapers and eMagazines for FREE with your library membership.

The State Library subscribes to many newspapers in electronic format. These titles include regional Western Australian newspapers, a selection of Australian newspapers and many titles from around the world. All titles are available on the catalogue computers in the State Library. Members can also access eNewspapers from home.

The State Library members and WA Public Library members also have access to selected eMagazines via OverDrive.

Browse the State Library's collection of eNewspapers or search the catalogue to see what newspaper titles are available. Highlighted collections are listed below:

Access to the West Australian Digital Archive & West Australian Daily Edition

Due to a change in Seven West Media’s licensing terms, from 18th December 2023 The West Australian Digital Archive and West Australian Daily Edition will only be accessible when using State Library computers within the State Library building. You can no longer access The West Australian newspaper in its original format from home.

We know this is disappointing for many of our members. The State Library has a wide range of eNewspapers and eMagazines available that can be accessed from home with your State Library membership on platforms including:
 

You can still access full-text articles from The West Australian via NewsBank.

Physical copies including the current day newspaper are available to read in the State Library or through local public libraries across the State.

If you would like to speak to someone about these changes, please contact us on 08 9427 3111 or visit our Feedback page.

PressReader screen grab

PressReader is an online collection of nearly 6000 current international newspapers and magazines from all over the world in over 60 languages. 

Mobile device with Borrow Box on the screen
BorrowBox provides access to WA Public Libraries' fiction and LOTE eBook, eAudiobook and eMagazine collection.
Woman selecting magazines from OverDrive on a tablet screen

Libby is the mobile app to access the OverDrive collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines titles available to Western Australian Public Libraries.

Flipster Screngrab

Flipster is a digital magazine subscription comprising popular best-selling titles such as Australian Personal Computer, Australian Women's Weekly, Choice, and Money.

Contemporary Titles

Historical Titles

Access Type
With a State Library card

Access to new issues of Popular Mechanics are available through Libby and PressReader and will no longer be available on the Flipster platform from Thursday 1 January 2026. 

Access Type
With a State Library card

PressReader is an online collection of nearly 6000 current international newspapers and magazines from all over the world in over 60 languages. 

PressReader is now also available through a mobile app, which you can log into using your State library membership.

Access Type
With a State Library card

Access to new issues of Publishers Weekly are available through PressReader and will no longer be available on the Flipster platform from Thursday 1 January 2026. 

Access Type
With a State Library card

Access to new issues of Rolling Stone are available through BorrowBox and will no longer be available on the Flipster platform from Thursday 1 January 2026. 

Access Type
With a State Library card

Access to new issues of Science are available through PressReader and will no longer be available on the Flipster platform from Thursday 1 January 2026. 

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With a State Library card

Science Illustrated is one of the most authoritative, most accessible and most expansive magazines about science and the natural world.

Access Type
With a State Library card

Science News is an American bi-weekly magazine devoted to short articles about new scientific and technical developments, typically from recent scientific and technical journals.

Access Type
With a State Library card

Access to Science Reference Center will no longer be available from Thursday 1 January 2026. 

Access Type
With a State Library card

Scientific American is the authority on science and technology for a general audience, with coverage that explains how research changes our understanding of the world and shapes our lives.

Access Type
With a State Library card

Access to new issues of Wild are available through PressReader and will no longer be available on the Flipster platform from Thursday 1 January 2026. 

Libby Online Book Club for WA

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Online digital book club. Every month, join author David Allan-Petale in conversation with a new author to discuss their book.