WordPress & WooCommerce website for The Lord Howe Island Signal – Independent Island Newspaper

Open The Signal Website

The Lord Howe Island Signal is a long-standing community newspaper, proudly published on the island since 1954. It was revived under the stewardship of Stephen Sia, who has curated and modernised the publication over the past eight years. Today, The Signal thrives as a digital community platform — where locals contribute stories, images, and insights into island life.

• Platform: WordPress
• Theme: Newspaper by tagDiv (designed for modern news and magazine sites)
• E-commerce: WooCommerce (for digital subscriptions and merchandise)
• Strong editorial layout with a focus on readability and accessibility
• Community-led content model — open submissions of articles, photos and artwork
• Mobile-friendly and SEO-optimised to serve both locals and island visitors
• Maintains an active digital archive, preserving island stories and heritage

The website provides a vibrant, democratic space for local voices while acting as a historical archive and lifeline to the community — designed to keep readers engaged, informed, and connected in both digital and print formats.