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Chris McMahon serves as a senior correspondent for The Townsville Bulletin, focusing on political accountability and environmental policy in Northern Queensland. His reporting emphasizes...
"Regional journalism plays a vital role in maintaining democratic accountability" - McMahon on media integrity
As one of Australia's most versatile media voices, Clare Stephens uniquely bridges fashion criticism, psychological inquiry, and digital culture analysis. Her work consistently explores how individuals navigate institutional systems - whether that's the fashion industry's sustainability pledges or healthcare institutions' handling of birth trauma.
"The most compelling pitches help me see familiar landscapes through radically new lenses - make me gasp at something I walk past daily."
Daniel Hatch bridges traditional journalism and modern content strategy as Managing Editor of Traction News. With 25+ years experience across Australian and international media, he specializes in:
Notable Achievements:
political commentary, sports journalism
Gareth Parker is Nine Network’s National News Content Director, steering political and business coverage across Australia’s largest media conglomerate. With bases in Perth and Sydney, his work intersects policy analysis, media innovation, and leadership strategy.
“The best journalism helps audiences connect policy decisions to their daily realities.” —Gareth Parker, 2024 Nine Leadership Summit
With 14 years’ experience spanning radio, TV, and digital platforms, Parker represents a new generation of Australian media executives blending editorial rigor with operational savvy. His 2025 appointment to the National Press Club board confirms his industry stature.
Harry Hollinsworth serves as Visual Content Strategist at The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia's most circulated newspaper. With 14 years' experience in image research and curation, he specializes in transforming archival materials into compelling visual narratives.
Recent recognition includes the 2023 Walkley Award for Visual Storytelling and the Pixel Prize for developing open-source image provenance tools. His work has been cited in 9 academic papers on visual semiotics.
stock image trends, AI art generation
As Deputy Managing Director of Future Women and columnist for Nine newspapers, Jamila Rizvi has redefined Australian media through her intersectional analysis of gender equity. With 15+ years spanning political advisory roles and editorial leadership, she specializes in translating complex policy into human-centered narratives.
Recent recognition includes the 2024 Culture Amp Emerging Culture Creator award for workplace innovation. Upcoming book Broken Brains (Penguin, 2025) explores healthcare access through memoir and policy analysis.
Jane Caro is a Walkley Award-winning Australian journalist and author whose work spans media commentary, education reform, and political analysis. She currently contributes to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Drum, with a focus on intersectional feminism and climate justice.
Avoid speculative tech trends or hyper-local politics. Instead, emphasize:
Lyrebird (Jane Caro, A&U)
Net zero will happen eventually. Either we will decide future generations are worth saving & get cracking, or the planet will destroy the ...
US student journalists go dark fearing Trump crusade against pro-Palestinian speech
John Lehmann is a leading Australian journalist and Managing Director of The Australian and The Daily Telegraph, specializing in media innovation, urban development, and sustainability. With a career spanning investigative reporting and editorial leadership, his work bridges policy and community impact.
“Two-time Newspaper of the Year winner steering The Australian through digital transformation.”
This award, from the News Media Awards, highlights his adaptive leadership in an evolving media landscape.
Khanh Tran (1999–2025) redefined student journalism through their work at Honi Soit, where they merged investigative rigor with grassroots activism. Their reporting focused on systemic inequities in education, particularly affecting disabled and international student communities. Tran’s landmark 2022 investigation into campus accessibility failures directly influenced AU$50,000 in university funding reforms, while their editorial leadership amplified underrepresented voices through participatory storytelling models.
"The best stories don’t just inform readers—they give them tools to rebuild broken systems."
Tran’s legacy continues through the annual Khanh Tran Investigative Journalism Grant, supporting student reporters pursuing accountability projects at Australian universities. Their work remains essential reading for understanding the power of campus media to drive societal change.
Lydia Lynch (The Australian) specializes in dissecting evolving landscapes across media, finance, and corporate governance. Her reporting combines forensic analysis with narrative flair, particularly when examining:
Seek stories that reveal systemic shifts rather than isolated events. Recent pieces demonstrate particular interest in:
With three decades shaping Australian public discourse, Mark Forbes bridges journalism and corporate strategy. His expertise spans:
Prioritize data-driven stories demonstrating:
Avoid:
"Effective communication builds bridges between policy intent and operational reality."
As Editor-at-Large for The Daily Telegraph, Matthew Benns has become Australia's foremost analyst of media law and public broadcaster accountability. His investigative work focuses on three key areas:
With 30+ years experience spanning Fleet Street to Sydney newsrooms, Benns brings unparalleled historical context to contemporary media challenges. His work continues shaping Australia's media policy landscape through rigorous investigative reporting and strategic editorial leadership.
Matty Holdsworth spearheads digital strategy at Queensland's premier news outlet, The Courier-Mail, with a focus on transforming regional journalism through technology. His work emphasizes:
Focus on measurable digital engagement strategies rather than opinion-driven pieces. Highlight Queensland-specific case studies with clear data on reader behavior or content performance.
"Successful modern journalism requires marrying investigative rigor with platform-specific storytelling - it's not either/or, but rather mastering both."
Misha Ketchell is editor and executive director of The Conversation Australia and New Zealand, where he oversees one of the world’s most influential academic journalism platforms. With a career spanning investigative reporting, media policy, and startup leadership, he specializes in:
Pitch Priorities:
“The best stories emerge where academic rigor meets real-world impact.”
Focus on evidence-based solutions to media sustainability challenges, particularly those involving cross-sector collaboration or technological innovation. Avoid consumer tech trends or celebrity-driven narratives.
Currently shaping global narratives as Director of Publicity at Michael Cassel Group, Cooper brings a journalist’s rigor to entertainment PR. His decade-long journalism career at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age established him as Australia’s foremost investigator of music industry power structures.
“The best pitches mirror Cooper’s own work – they’re equal parts investigative depth and theatrical flair.”
Nick Tabakoff is an award-winning journalist specializing in media, energy, and innovation sectors for The Australian. With a career spanning major publications including The Daily Telegraph, his work combines investigative depth with strategic industry analysis.
Prefers data-rich pitches with executive access over broad industry trends. Avoid consumer-facing tech or renewable energy policy angles unless tied to corporate strategy.
Currently contributing investigative features to Tasmanian Inquirer and producing documentary podcasts for Schwartz Media’s 7am, Manning specializes in:
Awarded the 2021 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for his bushfire crisis investigation Body Count, Manning combines forensic financial analysis with narrative storytelling. Avoid pitches involving celebrity culture or consumer technology.
Quentin Dempster is a Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist specializing in Australian media policy, political accountability, and public sector governance. Currently a political editor at The New Daily, his work combines forensic analysis of institutional failures with advocacy for a robust ABC.
“The ABC’s enemies want you to feel defeated. We must demand its restoration as a pillar of democracy.”
With 30+ years at the ABC and ongoing advocacy through ABC Friends, Dempster remains Australia’s most authoritative voice on preserving independent journalism. His career offers a masterclass in holding power to account.
Sophie Boyd, a journalist at The Age, focuses on media innovation, cultural narratives, and the ethics of digital journalism. Her work often explores:
As Head of News (Pacific) for Radio Free Asia's BenarNews, Armbruster shapes coverage across 14 island nations. His three-decade career blends traditional investigative rigor with innovative digital storytelling techniques.
"Armbruster's work exemplifies the power of sustained, respectful engagement with Pacific communities." - Walkley Foundation citation
Pitches should align with his mission to amplify Pacific voices through:
Tim Elliott is a Sydney-based journalist and author renowned for his contributions to literary journalism and cultural analysis. His work at the Sydney Morning Herald and international publications like The Financial Times explores media ethics, storytelling innovation, and societal shifts.
Elliott’s career highlights include critiques of media-power dynamics and advocacy for ethnographic storytelling. While he avoids tech-centric trends, his work remains essential for understanding journalism’s evolving role in democracy.
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