‘Yen’ Mag Shares Sad News It’s Closing After 15 Yrs Of Indie Goodness

“With a tear in our eye, we announce that the latest and final issue of Yen goes on sale today,” it read. “We’re proud to go out on a high note, with an issue that emulates all that has gone before it and celebrates all the good things in our own backyard.”

Staff also thanked Yen’s loyal leaders, who have treasured its unique spin on the classic women’s lifestyle magazine since it launched back in 2002.

“Lastly, and most importantly, we want to thank you, the reader, for your lovely letters, your input, for subscribing or picking us up at the newsagency, for reading us online and for being part of the Yen community.”

With a tear in our eye, we announce the latest and final issue of Yen goes on sale today. We’re proud to go out on a high note, with an issue that emulates all that has gone before it and celebrates all the good things in our own backyard. There’s homegrown fashion and beauty, artist @frances_cannon’s Self Love Club and a guide to lost treasure. Plus we chat to a bunch of comedians, dancers, artists and charity heroes. Lastly, and most importantly, we want to thank you, the reader, for your lovely letters, your input, for subscribing or picking us up at the newsagency, for reading us online and for being part of the Yen community. So long and thanks! The Yen team

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In 2016, Yen’s monthly circulation was at 27,000; to put that in context, iconic Aussie mag Dolly had a circ of roughly 30,010 when it sadly folded in November last year.