The Age Update On Subscription Price Increase In June
The Age has sent an email update to subscribers notifying them of a subscription price increase starting in June 2025. Below is a screenshot of the email update.
The Age newspaper Premium Digital plan is increasing from $7.20 to $8.70 per week (billed at $37.49 monthly), the Starter Digital plan from $5.00 to $6.00 per week (billed at $25.99 monthly), and the Essential Weekend plan from $10.00 to $11.85 per week (billed at $51.25 monthly).
The table below shows the percentage price increase for each plan (weekly);
| Plan | Old Weekly Price ($) | New Weekly Price ($) | Percentage Increase (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Digital | 7.20 | 8.70 | 20.83% |
| Starter Digital | 5.00 | 6.00 | 20.00% |
| Essential Weekend | 10.00 | 11.85 | 18.50% |
Here is what The Age had to say about the price increase:
“We want to let you know about an upcoming change to your subscription. From your next payment, your subscription price will increase to $37.49 per month.
Your subscription gives you more than just the news. You have unlimited access to theage.com.au and the app, where you can find:
Our award-winning journalism, including investigations, in-depth reporting, and analysis from leading columnists you won’t find anywhere else.”