I grew up reading the Smash Hits in the UK.  However it wasn't until years later that I found out that the magazine was published in other countries.

This page will concentrate on the Austrlian Publications from 1984 and 1985.

The Australian edition of smash Hits began in November 1984 as a fortnightly release and was edited by James Manning.  The magazine blended some of the content from it's parent publication but included locally generated material.

Originally published by Fairfax Magazines it was later purchased by Mason Stewart Publications.  Over the years the magazine became a monthly and then bi-monthly.  On the 30th March 2007, it was announced that the Australian version would cease publication due to low readership.  The issue that was originally schedualed to be released on the 9th May 2007 was subsequantly cancelled.

At the moment I have very little, a couple of the full issues and others as only pictures of some of the covers.  

If anyone has complete scans of any of the issues that were released in Australia I would be greatful If you got in contact so I can share them here for everyone.  

Thank you.