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National survey reveals growth, resilience and rising pressures across Australia’s independent news sector

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The Local & Independent News Association (LINA)’s annual membership surveyed 77 publishers which collectively operate 139 news services, with more than a quarter of publishers (27%) running multiple newsrooms or mastheads. One third (34%) of publishers identified their news organisation’s future as being uncertain or at-risk. However, key indicators of sustainability, including median revenue and … Continued

National survey reveals growth, resilience and rising pressures across Australia’s independent news sector

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The Local & Independent News Association (LINA)’s annual membership surveyed 77 publishers which collectively operate 139 news services, with more than a quarter of publishers (27%) running multiple newsrooms or mastheads. One third (34%) of publishers identified their news organisation’s future as being uncertain or at-risk. However, key indicators of sustainability, including median revenue and … Continued

Trailblazing anti-vaping campaign for Aboriginal young people recognised for centring Aboriginal voices

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Key Facts: FLIP THE VAPE, an anti-vaping campaign developed by Mo Works in collaboration with the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Has won four industry awards in the past month: Victorian Public Healthcare Awards: Excellence in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing (Winner) Victorian Premier’s Design Award: Communication Design (Winner) Good Design Award: Social Impact (Winner) Australian Graphic Design … Continued

Canva Unveils 2026 Design Trends: The Year of ‘Imperfect by Design’

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Canva’s third annual Design Trends Report uncovers insights from millions of Canva users and billions of designs to predict the must-know visual trends for creators and brands in 2026. 90% surge in DIY-inspired searches, reflecting a shift toward raw, personal, and imperfect design. 85% increase in searches for Zine and Substack inspired layouts as creators … Continued

The Native Brand, P&G Studios and dentsu Entertainment Launch America’s First Brand Co-Produced Feature-Length “Microsoap” for the Vertical Video Era Produced by Pixie USA, Titled “The Golden Pear Affair”

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Trailer and series launch in January 2026; social-first distribution to be followed with a proprietary app experience LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Native, a clean beauty and personal care brand, P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, and dentsu Entertainment, a division of dentsu, today announced the first brand co-produced feature-length … Continued

With the dangers that come with online dating, gaming, and digital business, Faceproof takes the fear out of every interaction.

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Key Facts: https://share.synthesia.io/04917377-3526-4699-8614-ab65bef89acb    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 10 December 2025 www.faceproof.ai —   https://share.synthesia.io/04917377-3526-4699-8614-ab65bef89acb  Brisbane, AU – Today marks the official launch of www.faceproof.ai, a powerful online identity-verification platform developed by former Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers. Designed to help users regain control over who they connect with online. Faceproof meets the moment as Australia … Continued

Trailer Drops for Australian Feel-Good Musical Comedy “THE DEB” in Cinemas January 15, with Public Previews Jan 9-11

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Key Facts:   View Trailer HERE Download Trailer HERE Download first-look Images HERE   Rialto Distribution is excited to announce that the joyous new Australian musical THE DEB will hit cinemas nationwide from January 15, with the official trailer now available.   Set in the drought-stricken town of Dunburn, THE DEB follows big-hearted farm girl Taylah Simpkins, whose dreams of shining at the annual … Continued

SOPA 2026 Journalism Awards Open for Entries; Deadline Feb. 26

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HONG KONG–BUSINESS WIRE– The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to championing editorial excellence and press freedom across the Asia-Pacific region, announced today that the SOPA 2026 Awards for Editorial Excellence are now open for entries. The deadline for submissions is 3pm Hong Kong time on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Now … Continued

ST MARYS FIRE UPDATE: EPA EXTENDS EXCLUSION AREA

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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has updated its advice to members of the community as clean-up and investigation of the St Marys site continues following a fire at the Cooper’s Environmental Waste Recycling on Saturday 29 November. The EPA is undertaking further testing to assess potential contaminants in local waterways, including for Polychlorinated Biphenyls, or … Continued