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By signing up, you will be able to access services that are available only to members, and you will get the most out of your time with the Fairfax Digital network of sites. Of course, we will ensure your privacy and security are always protected.

We encourage all regular users to take the time to become a member - it's a free and simple process, and will add to your Internet experience on the Fairfax Digital network.

If you were already a member of the f2 Network (the old name for Fairfax Digital), then there is no need for you to create a new account for Fairfax Digital membership.

Benefits of membership:

Access to some Fairfax Digital websites

Fairfax Digital websites such smh.com.au, theage.com.au, rugbyheaven.com.au, and realfooty.com.au require users to register in order to gain access to content within the site. Registration is free, and only needs to be done once. Once registered, you are also a member of Fairfax Digital, and will have access to exclusive Fairfax Digital services.

Other websites such as afr.com, and brw.com, require users to become a member as well as subscribe to the print edition in order to gain access.

Newsletters
Fairfax Digital has more than 50 newsletters for members to choose from, covering daily breaking news, great shopping deals, the latest cars on the road, the latest business and financial news, and much more.

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Let us email you as soon as we have a new listing/article that matches your needs. Keep track with what matters most to you. Choose from News Alerts, Job Alerts, Real Estate Alerts, and Portfolio Alerts.

Premium Content:

Subscribe to and enjoy our selection of premium content, which is only available to Fairfax Digital members, including:

Crosswords and Puzzles: The Sydney Morning Herald Crosswords and The Age Crosswords Play 10 new crosswords a week for free, or select from thousands of other archived crosswords available for a small fee.

News Archives News Store allows you to search all Fairfax publications and ASX company announcements from 1990 to today. It's free to search, however a small charge applies if you would like to view the entire article.

PDA Subscriptions Some Fairfax Digital sites are now available in a number of portable formats, including services specially designed for PDAs.