Melbourne Express
Former free newspaper in Melbourne, Victoria
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Melbourne Express was a free newspaper distributed on weekday mornings at railway stations in Melbourne, Australia. It was published by Fairfax Media.
TypeDaily weekday newspaper
OwnerFairfax Media
FoundedFebruary 5, 2001
Ceased publication
September 7, 2001| Type | Daily weekday newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner | Fairfax Media |
| Founded | February 5, 2001 |
Ceased publication | September 7, 2001 |
| Website | themelbourneexpress |
History
Melbourne Express was launched on 5 February 2001.[1][2] A day earlier, mX, another free newspaper also aimed at commuters that was distributed in the evenings, was launched by News Corporation.
Melbourne Express ceased publication on the 7 September 2001, just seven months after its initial foundation.[3][4] The final edition featured a single frontpage headline stating "Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish" with short explanation explaining the reason for the decision.
