The Courier, published by Fairfax Media, moved to its current premises in 1982, after previously being located in Sturt Street.

Director of publishing and sales Jade Morrison said the sale of the offices would have no impact on the business itself or services to advertising clients or readers.

“The Courier remains committed to serving the Ballarat community, no matter where our offices are situated within the city,” Ms Morrison said.

“To operate efficiently and effectively, we need the very best, modern facilities.

“The sale of our offices is another positive step in the process of repositioning our business in a rapidly changing media landscape.”

The Courier is expected to finalise plans for its new office location in 2015.

The Creswick Road building will be for sale through Colliers International, Ballarat.