Welcome to Southern Independent Publishers Pty Ltd (SIP), publishers of the Wollongong & Northern Leader, Lake Times, Kiama Independent and The Coast – A Taste of The Illawarra, a monthly lifestyle publication.

SIP is a wholly owned subsidiary of IPMG, a family business with extensive interests in printing, marketing services, magazine distribution, merchandising, digital media and property.

SIP is based in the beautiful seaside village of Kiama, NSW, and has invested in the latest publishing technology to ensure the efficient delivery of a high quality product for the benefit of our advertisers and and our readers.

Employing some 40 local staff, SIP is a significant contributer to the economy of the Illawarra.