NewsLifeMedia

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NewsLifeMedia (News Life Media Pty Ltd) is an Australian lifestyle and news media publisher that manages digital and print brands such as news.com.au, Body+Soul, and other food, fashion, home and lifestyle titles, including their subscription and e-commerce operations.

Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia
Owned by News Corp Australia

About NewsLifeMedia

NewsLifeMedia (News Life Media Pty Ltd) is an Australian lifestyle and news media publisher within the News Corp Australia group, based at 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills in Sydney. It has historically managed a portfolio of digital and print brands covering news, health and wellness, food, fashion, home and lifestyle, including well‑known titles such as news.com.au, Body+Soul and various magazine and specialty sites. As part of News Corp Australia, NewsLifeMedia is tied into the wider News+ network and subscription operations that support metro mastheads like The Australian and the Herald Sun, along with other digital products and e‑commerce offerings.([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0366015D%3AAU?utm_source=openai))

A NewsLifeMedia charge usually appears on a bank or card statement when you’ve taken out a digital or print subscription, signed up to a trial that rolled into a paid plan, or made a one‑off purchase tied to one of News Corp Australia’s news or lifestyle brands. Many of these subscriptions bill on a recurring 4‑weekly or monthly cycle and may start with a discounted introductory period (for example, AU$14 every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks for certain News+ digital plans, then reverting to around AU$28 every 4 weeks) or low “$2 a week” intro pricing that later steps up to the standard rate.([pressreleasepoint.com](https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/full-digital-access-14-billed-every-4-weeks-first-12-weeks-min-cost?utm_source=openai)) You may also see temporary authorization holds when you first subscribe or update your payment method—these are test charges used to verify the card and should drop off automatically within a few days if the transaction is not completed.

If you’re unsure why you were charged by NewsLifeMedia, first log in to the website or app of the News Corp brand you use (for example, The Australian, Herald Sun, or another News+ network site) and check your account’s “Subscriptions” or “Billing” section for active plans and invoices. Then compare the billing currency, amount and date to your bank statement; remember that several titles are processed centrally through News Corp Australia’s subscription systems, so the descriptor may not match the exact publication name. If you still can’t identify the charge, contact News Corp Australia customer service using the main subscriptions/support contacts (for example, via the contact form on newscorpaustralia.com or by calling +61 2 9288 3000, or emailing admin@newscorpaustralia.com) and provide the last four digits of your card, the transaction date and amount so they can locate the account, answer questions, cancel future billing or arrange a refund where appropriate.([newscorpaustralia.com](https://www.newscorpaustralia.com/contact-us/?utm_source=openai))

Bank Statement Variations

4 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to NewsLifeMedia.

  1. PAYPAL *GOOGLE GOOGLE Sydney AUS
  2. PAYPAL *GOOGLE NEWSLIF Sydney AUS
  3. PAYPAL *LEGIIT Sydney AUS
  4. PAYPAL *WHFE ENG Sydney AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of subscriptions or purchases can show up as a NewsLifeMedia charge?

NewsLifeMedia is part of News Corp Australia’s publishing arm, so charges typically relate to digital or print subscriptions, trials or special offers for brands in the News+ network (for example, The Australian, Herald Sun and related lifestyle verticals), as well as some magazine or e‑commerce products run under the same billing system. Many of these are recurring digital‑only or digital‑plus‑print bundles billed every 4 weeks, often after a discounted intro period.([newscorpaustralia.com](https://www.newscorpaustralia.com/?utm_source=openai))

What are common billing amounts for NewsLifeMedia or News Corp Australia subscriptions?

While exact pricing depends on the title and offer you selected, many News Corp Australia news and lifestyle subscriptions fall in the range of roughly AU$14–AU$52 per 4‑week period after any trial or introductory discounts. For example, a common News+ metro offer is AU$14 every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then AU$28 every 4 weeks for ongoing full digital access; The Australian’s standard digital plans similarly revert to around AU$44 every 4 weeks after its intro pricing.([pressreleasepoint.com](https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/full-digital-access-14-billed-every-4-weeks-first-12-weeks-min-cost?utm_source=openai))

How do I cancel a NewsLifeMedia or News+‑related subscription so I stop being charged?

To cancel, sign in to the website or app for the publication you subscribed to and go to your account or subscription settings; many News+ offers can be managed there, but some require contacting customer service. If online cancellation is not available, you can reach News Corp Australia’s subscriber support team (who handle NewsLifeMedia‑related subscriptions) using the contact options on newscorpaustralia.com or by calling their main customer service line so they can terminate renewal and confirm your final billing date.([newscorpaustralia.com](https://www.newscorpaustralia.com/contact-us/?utm_source=openai))

Why was I charged by NewsLifeMedia after a discounted or trial period ended?

Most NewsLifeMedia and broader News Corp Australia subscription offers clearly state that they auto‑renew at the standard rate after a promotional or trial period ends, unless you cancel before the renewal date. For instance, some news+ packages bill at a reduced rate for the first 8–12 weeks and then automatically move to the full digital or print‑plus‑digital price every 4 weeks; if you didn’t cancel in time, you’ll see the higher, regular charge continue.([pressreleasepoint.com](https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/full-digital-access-14-billed-every-4-weeks-first-12-weeks-min-cost?utm_source=openai))

How can I request a refund or dispute a NewsLifeMedia charge I don’t recognize?

Start by checking whether anyone in your household signed up for a News Corp Australia subscription or trial using your card or shared devices, then review your online account for billing history. If you still believe the charge is unauthorized or you were billed in error, contact News Corp Australia support (for example via the contact form on their site, by emailing admin@newscorpaustralia.com, or phoning +61 2 9288 3000) with the transaction details and ask them to review and, where their policies allow, credit or reverse the charge; if they confirm no account is linked to your card, follow up with your bank to raise a formal dispute.([newscorpaustralia.com](https://www.newscorpaustralia.com/contact-us/?utm_source=openai))

Why do I see a small or duplicate NewsLifeMedia charge, or a pending authorization that later disappears?

When you first subscribe or update your payment method, NewsLifeMedia’s payment processor may place a temporary authorization hold (sometimes a small amount or a $0/$1 check) to verify your card, which can show up as a pending charge and then fall off automatically. In some cases, if you attempted sign‑up more than once or changed offers, you might see multiple pending items, but only one real transaction will settle; if a small test amount doesn’t reverse within a few business days, contact News Corp Australia support or your bank for clarification. (Authorization‑hold behavior is described by many card issuers and is standard across online subscription services.)

How do I contact customer service about a NewsLifeMedia or News Corp Australia subscription on my account?

For subscription and billing queries, use the contact options provided on the relevant publication’s “Contact us” or “Help” page, or the general News Corp Australia contact page, where you can submit a web form. You can also reach News Corp Australia via their main Australian customer service number, listed by third‑party directories as +61 2 9288 3000, or by emailing admin@newscorpaustralia.com, which many customers use for account, payment and delivery issues.([newscorpaustralia.com](https://www.newscorpaustralia.com/contact-us/?utm_source=openai))

Can NewsLifeMedia charges relate to more than one publication or bundle on the same bill?

Yes. Because NewsLifeMedia operates within News Corp Australia’s centralized subscription systems, a single recurring charge can cover bundled access across multiple News+ network sites (for example, a metro newspaper plus access to other digital titles) rather than just one brand name. That’s why your statement descriptor might reference NewsLifeMedia or News Corp instead of the specific site you read; checking your online subscription details will show exactly which inclusions your plan covers.([newscorpaustralia.com](https://www.newscorpaustralia.com/?utm_source=openai))

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