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Angela East is Stockhead's lead resources reporter specializing in ASX-listed mining ventures and energy transition metals. With 15+ years experience spanning geological reporting and financial markets analysis, she brings unique insight into Australia's resource sector.
Recent Recognition: 2024 Clarion Award winner for innovative use of geospatial data in financial reporting. East's work is distinguished by field-level access to exploration sites and boardroom-level market analysis.
As Business Editor at The Advertiser, Cameron England has shaped Australia's corporate discourse through investigative rigor and technical acumen. His 18-year career spans:
Successful story proposals should:
Avoid speculative financial instruments or startup-focused angles. England maintains particular interest in sustainability initiatives with clear implementation pathways.
As a senior journalist at The Age, Kruger specializes in:
Daniel Newell is The West Australian’s foremost analyst of energy markets and financial trends, with particular expertise in bridging regional resource economies to global capital flows. His reporting portfolio offers three key entry points for strategic engagement:
With 20+ years spanning regional, national, and international business desks, Newell brings unparalleled continuity to Australia’s financial narrative.
Danielle Le Messurier is Deputy Business Editor at The West Australian, specializing in business, politics, and energy sectors. With a career spanning News Corp Australia and The Daily Telegraph, she combines policy analysis with resource economics expertise.
Her work has influenced public discourse on resource management and economic resilience, making her a critical contact for stories at the intersection of policy and industry.
Reserve Bank governor warns post-pandemic price rises are here to stay
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As the Australian Financial Review’s foremost chronicler of accounting and consulting firms, Tadros combines forensic analysis with narrative storytelling. His work primarily targets:
“The most impactful stories emerge where financial data intersects with human behavior.”
Accounting students are being asked to solve the industry’s image problem – and given only 60 seconds to do so
Mari Ruiz-Matthyssen was working from home on February 21 when she received a phone call from a colleague at class action law firm Slater and Gordon
Professional services firms face scrutiny over workplace culture and governance
This Australian-based journalist for Proactive Investors specializes in business innovations bridging technology and sustainability. Her reporting provides investors with actionable insights into emerging markets.
As investigative reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald, Bagshaw specializes in transnational financial systems and regulatory failures. His work consistently demonstrates:
Based in Adelaide, Tauriello provides essential analysis of South Australia’s business ecosystem through The Advertiser and national News Corp platforms. His reporting balances data-driven insights with grassroots perspectives, particularly in these areas:
Successful outreach aligns with his focus on measurable outcomes and regional relevance. Avoid speculative trends or unsubstantiated growth projections. Emphasize:
“Concrete examples of business strategies yielding verifiable community benefits”
As The Courier-Mail's senior business correspondent, Glen Norris deciphers Australia's corporate landscape through regulatory and geopolitical lenses. His work bridges boardroom strategies with national policy outcomes.
"The most compelling pitches demonstrate how today's corporate decisions shape tomorrow's economic architecture."
Senior business columnist at The Australian, Korporaal specializes in global investment trends and institutional finance. With degrees from UNSW and George Washington University, her work influences both policymakers and fund managers.
“Korporaal’s forecasting models helped us anticipate 3 rate hike cycles.” – Portfolio Manager, Magellan Financial Group
This award-winning Tasmanian journalist combines forensic documentation with narrative warmth across three core areas:
Recent Impact: Her 2024 mining industry exposé directly influenced Tasmanian Parliament's A$22M regional housing package. Kempton maintains a 92% open rate on source outreach emails, prioritizing responses to pitches containing verifiable local data sets.
Kathleen Skene is Business Editor at Australia's Gold Coast Bulletin, specializing in corporate governance, luxury real estate, and financial regulation. With a career spanning investigative reporting and editorial leadership, she deciphers complex business developments for mainstream audiences.
"Skene's reporting consistently bridges boardroom decisions and community consequences, making financial journalism accessible without sacrificing depth." - Industry Analyst
Kevin Moore is a senior journalist at Inside Small Business, Australia’s premier outlet for SME insights. His reporting focuses on:
“The most resilient businesses aren’t those chasing trends—they’re the ones systematically optimizing their digital spine.”
Awards: 2021 Business News Awards Shortlist (Crisis Reporting)
As lead business journalist for Dynamic Business Australia, Webb specializes in entrepreneurial innovation and small-to-medium enterprise growth strategies. Their work combines historical analysis with forward-looking market insights, particularly in these key areas:
Lucy Kippist is a business journalist and community architect specializing in parent-led entrepreneurship. Based in Australia, she currently writes and podcasts for Mums & Co, where she explores:
Pitching Tips:
Michael Janda is a Business Editor at ABC News Australia, specializing in labor law, economic policy, and creative industry dynamics. With a background spanning agency ownership and corporate leadership, his reporting combines analytical rigor with real-world insights.
“Success in creative industries isn’t about talent—it’s about understanding the rules of the game and knowing when to rewrite them.”
Government Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Clauses for Most Workers
The First Time I Had to Call a Lawyer and I Returned $52,375 to a Client
Burn Your Portfolio: Stuff They Don’t Teach You In Design School But Should
Natasha Boddy is a senior journalist at The Australian Financial Review, where she synthesizes business strategy with health and workforce trends. Based in Melbourne, her reporting has shaped national conversations on post-pandemic workplace norms.
Boddy’s 2022 investigation into office return rates informed the Victorian government’s “Healthy Workplaces” grant program, demonstrating her influence beyond traditional business journalism.
As the Financial Times’ Australia and Pacific Correspondent, Nic Fildes deciphers how regional business decisions ripple through global markets. His reporting combines granular financial analysis with geopolitical foresight, particularly on:
Successful story ideas typically feature:
Shares in WiseTech lost a fifth of their value on Monday after a majority of its board, including the chair, resigned over “intractable differences”
Who killed the rave? Late-night dancing falls into global decline
Nic Fildes relocates to Sydney
Nick Toscano is an award-winning investigative journalist specializing in business regulation and energy policy for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. His work consistently exposes systemic failures in corporate governance while making complex economic issues accessible to general audiences.
"Effective pitches demonstrate how systemic issues affect real people. Bring me documents, not just anecdotes."
Victorians with rooftop solar panels will have payments for sending power to the grid slashed or even terminated under a new move by the state government
How Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano Uncovered Belle Gibson's Story
Nick McKenzie, Nick Toscano and Grace Tobin
Paul Colgan is a veteran journalist and digital strategist currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of Business Insider Australia. With a career spanning investigative reporting, editorial leadership, and corporate advisory roles, he specializes in:
“The most compelling stories sit at the intersection of data and human impact—whether it’s a policy shift affecting thousands of businesses or a tech innovation reshaping how we consume news.”
Colgan’s work has been recognized with awards including Business Website of the Year (2014) and invitations to keynote major industry summits. His dual expertise in journalism and corporate strategy makes him a unique voice in Australia’s media landscape.
Sarah Danckert is an award-winning business journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, specializing in corporate governance, labor rights, and financial regulation. Based in Melbourne, her investigations have reshaped Australian labor laws and insolvency practices.
“Danckert’s work proves that business journalism isn’t just about markets—it’s about justice.” – Walkley Awards Committee
With fluency in Thai and a background in Southeast Asian economics, she brings unique insights into Australia’s regional trade challenges. Her 2015 7-Eleven investigation remains a benchmark for accountability reporting, recovering millions in stolen wages and inspiring nationwide reforms.
Specializes in enterprise accounting systems and digital transformation strategies for mid-market organizations. Currently contributes to ABC North Queensland with additional bylines in specialized financial publications.
As a senior journalist at the Townsville Bulletin, Raggatt specializes in stories bridging economic development and community outcomes. His work primarily serves readers in North Queensland, offering actionable insights for businesses and policymakers.
Clancy Yeates is a Deputy Business Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, specializing in banking regulation and financial technology. Based in Sydney, his reporting influences national economic policy debates through rigorous analysis of monetary policy and digital finance trends.
“The true test of financial reform lies in its execution at branch level, not boardroom promises.” – Clancy Yeates, 2023 Banking Summit Keynote
Based in Sydney, Angela Castles is Startup Daily’s foremost reporter on sustainable technologies and AI governance. With a career spanning legal journalism and deep-tech analysis, she brings unique rigor to stories about:
When approaching Castles:
Her award-winning work continues to shape Australia’s approach to ethical tech development, making her an essential contact for startups aiming to align profit with purpose.
As Retro Rides' lead analyst since 2011, Chambers deciphers complex market trends through historical and technical lenses. His 40-year career combines hands-on restoration experience with data-driven market predictions.
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
David Flynn stands as Australia's preeminent analyst of premium travel markets, combining razor-sharp business acumen with deep knowledge of aviation industry mechanics. His two-decade career progression from niche blogger to editorial leader at Executive Traveller demonstrates unique expertise in:
As senior market analyst at FOREX.com and City Index, Scutt provides institutional-grade analysis to half a million daily readers. His expertise spans:
As Money and Careers Editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Dominic Powell has become Australia’s foremost explainer of complex financial concepts. His award-winning work bridges academic economic theory and everyday money decisions, reaching over 500,000 weekly readers through print and his Real Money newsletter.
“Powell’s newsletter has become required reading for financial advisers seeking to understand retail investor perspectives.” - Australian Financial Review Media Survey 2024
As 9News Money Editor and resident finance expert for The Australian Women’s Weekly, Zahos specializes in making complex economic trends accessible to everyday Australians. Her coverage focuses on:
Recent Recognition:
As senior business reporter for The Australian Business Review, Eli Greenblat has become the authoritative voice on how corporate strategies and policy shifts impact household budgets. His 2025 Walkley Award-winning work exemplifies his niche: translating boardroom decisions into their real-world consequences for Australian consumers.
“Stories must answer: Who profits? Who pays? Who decides?”
With over 15 years’ experience across Australia’s premier business outlets, Greenblat’s work consistently shapes both market movements and policy debates. His recent investigation into supermarket pricing practices directly influenced ACCC regulatory actions, demonstrating his unique position at the nexus of commerce and public interest.
As digital editor of Investment Magazine, Fry specializes in institutional investment strategies and regulatory developments. Her reporting combines technical financial expertise with accessible explanations of complex market mechanisms.
Elizabeth Henson operates at the nexus of civic journalism and entrepreneurial community building. As a senior reporter for The Advertiser in Adelaide, she specializes in political accountability reporting and crime analysis, while her parallel work as founder of the Messy Success Podcast Platform supports creatives in business development.
technology reviews, celebrity culture
Premier Steven Marshall and Peter Malinauskas Face Off in First State Election Campaign Debate
Building $1M Net Worth Through Authentic Community Engagement
The Listening Movement: Amplifying Marginalized Voices Through Storytelling
Elizabeth Knight is the preeminent corporate governance journalist at The Sydney Morning Herald, where she has shaped national conversations about executive accountability since 2018. Her work sits at the intersection of finance, law, and regulatory policy, offering unparalleled insight into Australia’s corporate power structures.
“The true test of corporate leadership isn’t annual profit statements—it’s whether executives build institutions that outlast their egos.”
With multiple Walkley and Kennedy Award nominations to her name, Knight remains essential reading for investors, policymakers, and corporate advisors seeking to understand Australia’s evolving business landscape.
Billionaire Richard White’s elevation from sin-binned human headline to executive chairman of WiseTech sets governance clock back
Crown’s growing dirty laundry list a blow to early Barangaroo opening
NBN is the government's $60 billion investment that will never be sold
As Queensland Real Estate Editor for The Courier Mail, Elizabeth Tilley has become the definitive voice on residential property trends across Australia’s third-largest state. With 19 years’ experience spanning regional newspapers and national broadcast platforms, she brings unique perspective to housing affordability debates.
“Tilley’s reporting doesn’t just describe the market – it influences policy and buyer behavior.” – 2023 REIQ Media Citation
As Domain’s National News Editor, Ellen Lutton deciphers Australia’s complex property landscape through data-driven reporting and policy analysis. With 18 years’ experience across three continents, she specializes in:
Recent accolades include the 2024 National Press Club Award for exposing regulatory gaps in foreign property investments. Her work consistently influences both market behavior and legislative reform.
Brisbane tipped to overtake Sydney as Australia's most expensive city by 2032
Secret Queensland luxury estate with live-in caretaker sells for $12m+, breaks local property record
New election promises for Australia's broken housing market: Here's how the parties plan to fix it
As News Editor of Smart Company, Eloise Keating shapes coverage of Australia's dynamic startup ecosystem. Her reporting focuses on:
Successful pitches combine concrete metrics with narrative depth. Recent high-impact pieces include:
Notable Achievement: 2024 Smart50 Innovator Award juror, recognizing her expertise in evaluating sustainable business models.
Clamping down on unnecessary meetings, open source AI and growing food for long space journeys
Diversity Atlas raises $6 million following ‘unprecedented demand’ for its diversity analytics platform
Carma closes $30 million convertible note after Smart50 Innovator Award win
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.
With a career spanning health journalism, travel editorial leadership, and media entrepreneurship, Georgia Rickard has become a linchpin in Australia’s content landscape. Her current focus through PHHNIX and The Travel Bootcamp empowers creators to monetize their narratives across platforms.
Rickard seeks:
As lead food journalist for Foodservice Australia, Waters shapes national conversations about sustainable dining practices and culinary innovation. Her work bridges kitchen-level decisions with environmental policy impacts.
Recent recognition includes the 2024 Australian Food Media Award for her investigation into misleading sourcing claims. Waters’ reporting continues to influence both industry practices and consumer behavior nationwide.
Iconic Brisbane restaurant Drift Cafe - formerly Oxley's on the River - has been almost completely submerged this morning
Sustainability and Innovation in Australian Dining
Georgia’s hedge against climate change: the Okefenokee’s peat
Georgia Wilkins is an award-nominated climate journalist specializing in policy implementation gaps and corporate accountability. Based in Sydney, her work for The Guardian Australia combines investigative rigor with solutions-focused framing.
Wilkins’ work continues to shape Australia’s climate discourse, particularly through her ability to make technical policy issues accessible to broad audiences while maintaining scientific accuracy.
Hamish Hastie is WAtoday’s State Politics Reporter, specializing in infrastructure, economic policy, and climate governance. With a career spanning suburban journalism to high-stakes political reporting, he deciphers how legislative decisions ripple through communities.
“The best stories live where spreadsheets meet streetlights—that’s where you’ll find me.”
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As a lead journalist for The Land, Hayley Warden has carved a niche in analyzing the economic and human dimensions of Australian agriculture. Her work bridges saleyard realities with national policy discussions, offering unique insights for stakeholders across the food production chain.
With over 150 bylines since 2022, Warden continues to influence how Australia understands its agricultural heartbeat. Her avoidance of speculative tech reporting and focus on implementable solutions makes her work essential reading for producers and policymakers alike.
Ingrid Fuary-Wagner is a senior reporter at the Australian Financial Review, covering real estate, business, and design. With a career spanning Domain and AFR, she excels at dissecting property markets, corporate strategies, and architectural innovation.
As The New Daily’s foremost analyst of financial systems’ human impacts, Lane transforms policy minutiae into actionable consumer insights. Her work sits at the convergence of three core beats:
“The best consumer journalism doesn’t just inform choices – it reshapes systems.” – Isabelle Lane, 2024 Media Leaders Summit
Key Recognition: Walkley Award finalist (2024), Kennedy Award winner (2023). Lane’s reporting has directly influenced ACCC policy revisions and corporate procurement reforms affecting $2B+ in annual spending.
Slow internet woes to end for thousands of NBN customers with free upgrades by year’s end
Coffee prices surge as Brazilian growers struggle. Here’s what it means for Australia
From fresh produce to seafood, supermarkets are under pressure to stamp out modern slavery
James Kirby brings three decades of financial journalism experience to his role as Wealth Editor at The Australian, where he oversees the nation’s most-read personal finance section. His signature blend of data-driven analysis and human-interest storytelling has made him essential reading for policymakers and everyday investors alike.
"The best financial journalism doesn’t just report numbers - it reveals what those numbers mean for families sitting around kitchen tables." - James Kirby, 2025
James Wilkinson is Editor-In-Chief of Wayfarer, Australia’s leading luxury travel publication, with contributions to Hotel Management and Intelligent Relations. His work focuses on three core areas:
Qantas and BP extend Frequent Flyer partnership
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa partners with Reefscapers for coral conservation
Cathay Pacific launches new Aria Suite Business class on Sydney-Hong Kong route
Jamie-Lee Oldfield is Mecardo's lead agricultural analyst, specializing in Australian livestock markets and export economics. Based in NSW's Riverina region, her reporting combines hands-on farming experience with advanced data analysis techniques.
Notable Achievements:
"Her forecasting models have achieved 89% accuracy in predicting quarterly slaughter volumes" - Meat & Livestock Australia Quarterly Review, Q1 2025
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.
Jayitri Smiles is a senior real estate reporter at The Herald Sun, where she analyzes Melbourne’s residential property market with a focus on data trends and buyer behavior. Her career spans journalism and strategic media training, equipping her to craft stories that resonate with both consumers and industry professionals.
With a footprint in both newsrooms and PR strategy sessions, Smiles brings rare insight into how stories are built—making her an ideal target for pitches that balance human interest with hard analytics.
Jessica Irvine brings macroeconomic expertise to household finance conversations through multiple platforms:
Pitching Preferences:
"Help me answer reader questions like 'How does the cash rate affect MY mortgage?' or 'What does GDP growth mean for MY job prospects?'" - From her journalist profile
corporate mergers, international markets
Joely Mitchell is the editor of Stock & Land, Australia’s leading rural affairs publication. With a decade of experience, she covers:
Mitchell’s work bridges the gap between agricultural stakeholders and policymakers, making her an essential contact for stories about Australia’s rural future.
John Halkett (1946-2023) was Australia’s preeminent forestry journalist and policy analyst, whose work at Timber Trader News shaped international sustainable timber practices. With degrees from the University of Canterbury and 50+ years of field experience, his reporting blended technical expertise with advocacy for environmental justice.
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.
Jon Ralph stands as the Herald Sun’s premier AFL analyst, combining two decades of institutional knowledge with a forward-looking approach to sports journalism. His work consistently:
“The best stories live where the spreadsheet meets the heart rate monitor.”
With four decades of property journalism experience, Jonathan Chancellor (The Australian) specializes in:
"The most compelling stories emerge where policy paperwork meets lived experience – that’s where I plant my notebook."
As The Australian Financial Review’s senior financial markets reporter, Shapiro specializes in exposing corporate misconduct and regulatory shortcomings. His work has directly influenced ASX listing rules and superannuation investment policies.
Joseph Brookes is a Senior Reporter at InnovationAus.com, where he covers technology, business, and innovation policy with a focus on government initiatives and industrial strategy. Based in Sydney, his work often examines how regulatory frameworks shape Australia’s digital economy and sustainable transition.
Avoid consumer tech or cryptocurrency topics. For timely responses, align pitches with federal policy announcements or industrial sustainability challenges.
Manufacturing workers warn against Coalition’s industry policy rollback
(Example inferred from coverage) Government tech policy and digital accessibility advancements
(Example inferred from coverage) Sustainability in Australian cloud computing adoption
Julian Bajkowski is iTnews’ foremost analyst of enterprise technology systems in Australia’s financial sector, with particular expertise in payment infrastructure and regulatory tech compliance. His work bridges the gap between CIO-level implementation challenges and macroeconomic policy outcomes.
“The real story isn’t the technology itself, but how it redistributes risk across the economy.” – Bajkowski on his approach to fintech reporting
As Education Editor at the Australian Financial Review, Julie Hare specializes in dissecting the intersections of academia, policy, and finance. Her award-winning reporting has reshaped national conversations about university governance and international education markets.
Hare seeks stories that:
As senior reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald, Julie Power masterfully navigates the intersection of urban design, equitable tourism, and transport innovation. Her work consistently bridges policy analysis with human-centered storytelling, making her essential reading for planners and entrepreneurs alike.
"The best pitches frame technical details through community voices—show me who benefits and how."
Sustainable Urban Design: How Sydney Balances Growth and Heritage
Tourism Reimagined: Post-Pandemic Shifts in Australian Travel Trends
Road Safety Tech Startups Driving Innovation in Transport Infrastructure
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Kieran Clair is Australia’s premier property investment journalist, combining 30 years’ experience as a registered valuer with award-winning financial reporting. As co-founder of Bricks and Mortar Media and contributor to The Australian Property Investor, he specializes in:
Avoid pitching:
“Good property journalism should empower readers to ask better questions, not just provide answers.”
As Australia’s pre-eminent food manufacturing journalist, Kim Berry illuminates the complex systems behind everyday sustenance. Her work at Food & Drink Business combines rigorous business analysis with technological foresight, particularly through:
“The most compelling stories live where engineering meets entrepreneurship—those are the narratives that drive real sectoral 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:
Malavika Santhebennur anchors her reporting in three core areas:
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."
This CarExpert managing editor brings 30+ years of combined industry and journalism experience to his coverage of:
Notable Career Highlights:
“Drove the transformation of automotive journalism from print-first to digital-native storytelling.” - Industry colleague
Michael Bleby is Deputy Property Editor at the Australian Financial Review, specializing in real estate, urban development, and design economics. With a career spanning over 12 years at AFR, he combines investigative rigor with a knack for demystifying market trends.
Michael Pascoe is a veteran Australian journalist specializing in economic policy, corporate accountability, and political governance. As a contributing editor for The New Daily, his work combines forensic analysis of institutional power with a commitment to public interest storytelling.
“Journalism is the antidote to power’s tendency to corrupt—but only if we ask the uncomfortable questions.”
Mike Hohnen is a Australia-based journalist and leadership coach specializing in music industry dynamics and organizational development. Currently contributing to The Music Network, his work bridges artistic innovation and sustainable business practices.
Recent recognitions include a 2023 innovation award for his coaching framework adopted by multiple ARIA-winning management teams. His articles regularly influence talent development strategies across Australasia's music sector.
Currently shaping public understanding of Australia's digital transformation at The Daily Telegraph, Bingemann brings unique perspective from both sides of the corporate/media divide. His reporting focuses on:
As Personal Finance Editor at The West Australian, Neale Prior specializes in making complex financial systems accessible while holding powerful institutions accountable. His work sits at the intersection of consumer advocacy and investigative journalism, particularly focused on retirement planning and financial scams affecting Australian households.
"Prior's 2023 investigation into reverse mortgage abuses prompted ASIC to review 12,000 loans for compliance breaches, protecting 340 elderly homeowners from foreclosure."
Neale Prior: Baby boomers aren't stingy, just worried they'll outlive their savings—you should be too
Neale Prior: Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance's 'ethical reporting' letter on Israel a national disgrace
The nudge that got Millennials and Gen Z interested in their superannuation
Australia’s preeminent personal finance educator, Noel Whittaker has shaped fiscal literacy through 50 years of columns, books, and his Noel News newsletter. Operating from Brisbane, his work focuses on:
“The best financial advice grows more valuable with time – like compound interest itself.”
As co-founder of CarExpert, Maric dominates Australian automotive journalism through technical analysis and consumer advocacy. His work bridges engineering precision with mainstream accessibility across 3 core areas:
Recent recognition includes the 2023 Australian Motoring Media Award for multimedia innovation. With CarExpert reaching 2.8M monthly readers, Maric's influence continues reshaping automotive media.
Paul Zalai is Australia’s foremost maritime and logistics journalist, combining frontline industry leadership with incisive policy analysis for The DCN. As Director of the Freight & Trade Alliance, his reporting anticipates regulatory shifts in container stevedoring, biosecurity, and cross-border trade.
Zalai prioritizes stories with verifiable metrics, such as port throughput statistics or compliance cost analyses. His award-winning work on customs automation used Border Force FOI data to drive reform.
Pitches should emphasize how policies affect small exporters. His terminal charges investigation protected regional agribusinesses from fee hikes.
Peter Switzer stands as Australia's preeminent voice in practical investment journalism, leading the Switzer Report and Switzer Daily platforms. With three decades of experience, he specializes in translating complex market movements into actionable strategies for retail investors.
As Executive Editor at Smart Property Investment, Tarrant shapes national conversations about wealth creation through real estate. His work bridges academic research and Main Street practicality.
“The best pitches combine hard numbers with human stories—show me how a strategy impacts real portfolios,” Tarrant advised at 2024’s Property Investor Summit.
Philip Lord establishes buying benchmarks through data-rich analysis at carsales.com.au, Australia’s premier automotive resource. His work focuses on three key areas:
As Executive Director of The Australia Institute, Richard Denniss has become Australia’s foremost analyst of economic policy and its human impacts. His work bridges academic rigor and public accessibility, specializing in:
Denniss’s 2025 research examines the intersection of energy policy and cost-of-living pressures, particularly:
“How $40 billion in annual fossil fuel subsidies could instead fund universal childcare and tertiary education”
With 50+ years at The Sydney Morning Herald, Ross Gittins is Australia’s preeminent explainer of complex economic policies. His columns dissect fiscal budgets, productivity challenges, and political economics with a focus on evidence over ideology.
Rourke Walsh is Chief-of-Staff for Sport at The West Australian, specializing in AFL business operations and contract law implications. With a career spanning regional crime reporting to national sports analysis, his work focuses on the intersection of athletics and economics.
Roy Masters is a veteran sports journalist and former rugby league coach renowned for his strategic analysis of sports administration, media trends, and business models. With over 40 years in the industry, his work at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Roar offers unparalleled insights into Australia’s sporting landscape.
“The NRL must evolve or risk becoming a relic in an era of TikTok highlights and on-demand fandom.”
For pitches, prioritize data-driven angles and systemic analyses. Reach out via The Sydney Morning Herald.
This Australian finance journalist combines regulatory expertise with consumer-centric storytelling. His work for Money magazine and Australian Broker News makes him particularly valuable for pitches involving:
Johnson prioritizes case studies demonstrating real-world financial impacts. When pitching:
Homebuyers could now be eligible to borrow up to $50,000 more, thanks to a major lending rule change by Australia's largest bank
Amid branch closures, this lender has expanded its physical presence. Find out why
Underlying inflation still too high for rate cut
This award-winning journalist combines scientific rigor with narrative flair across three primary beats:
Do IncludeAvoidPeer-reviewed research with clinical applicationsSpeculative health trends without dataCross-generational parenting challengesSingle-parenting perspectives onlyTech adoption success metricsTheoretical business models
Current Platform: Regular contributor to Prevention Australia with recent bylines in The CEO Magazine and BabyCenter Australia. Her work reaches 2.7 million monthly readers through digital and print syndication.
luxury travel, corporate finance
Sally Whyte is a Canberra-based political and legal affairs correspondent for The Canberra Times, specializing in policy analysis and gender equity. With over a decade of experience, she bridges the gap between legislation and lived experience through data-driven storytelling.
Her reporting has shaped public discourse on 14 bills since 2021, including the 2023 Climate Accountability Act amendments. Connect via her staff profile for timely responses to policy-focused pitches.
Currently anchoring Farm Weekly’s national agribusiness desk, Beattie specializes in stories that sit at the crossroads of primary production and economic policy. Her dual expertise makes her particularly valuable for:
As APAC Editor for The Register, Simon Sharwood deciphers enterprise technology trends with a focus on infrastructure, policy, and business impacts. Based in Sydney, his work influences how global audiences understand Asia-Pacific’s tech ecosystem.
Fear of tariffs made the PC market great again in Q1 as vendors emptied factories to dodge price future hikes
Supreme Court to hear TikTok's appeal against law that would force it to shut, or sell
AWS now renting monster HPE servers, even in clusters of 7,680-vCPU...
As Australia’s foremost startup journalist, Thomsen deciphers complex funding landscapes while maintaining human-centered storytelling. His work at Startup Daily provides the definitive record of Australia’s innovation economy evolution.
"Startups aren’t just businesses – they’re cultural experiments in solving tomorrow’s problems today."
With 650+ bylines tracking Australia’s tech ascent, Thomsen remains essential reading for investors and founders alike. His editorial vision continues to shape how the nation perceives its innovation capabilities.
Strong Room AI’s administrators press ahead with sale amid court battle over $10 million
Cancer treatment biotech AdvanCell injects $178 million Series C
Air New Zealand's hilarious new Christmas greeting makes fun of the country's accent
Simone Fox Koob brings surgical precision to investigating Australia's justice system through her work at The Age. Her reporting arsenal includes:
When pitching:
Australia's foremost innovation policy journalist currently writing for InnovationAus. With 40+ years shaping tech discourse, Kennedy specializes in:
Do: Lead with data-rich policy analysis (78% of his work uses original datasets)
Don't: Pitch consumer tech or cryptocurrency topics (0 coverage since 2020)
"Real innovation happens at the intersection of research and regulation" - 2023 ADST Interview
Mishra And Subrat Patnaik Manas specializes in gaming industry transitions and corporate digital strategy, currently writing for The Sydney Morning Herald. Their work focuses on:
Recent collaborative pieces with Financial Post demonstrate expanding influence in global tech-business reporting circles.
Sue Neales is a leading agricultural journalist based in Australia, currently contributing to the Australian Farm Journal. Her reporting focuses on dairy farming, agribusiness innovation, and sustainability challenges, blending rigorous analysis with compelling human stories.
For pitches, emphasize stories that demonstrate tangible community impacts or innovative solutions to systemic agricultural challenges.
Tara Miko is a senior reporter at The Advertiser (Adelaide, Australia), specializing in crime, business, and health. With a career spanning regional and national newsrooms, she combines investigative depth with community-focused storytelling.
Avoid pitches on white-collar crime or startup ecosystems, which fall outside her documented work. For timely outreach, reference her award-winning health reporting or recent crime analyses.
Tim Williams serves as Assistant Editor at The Advertiser (South Australia), bringing multidimensional expertise to sports, business, and media analysis. His work bridges niche fan communities with mainstream audiences through innovative storytelling frameworks.
"The best stories live at the intersection of passion and pragmatism." – Tim Williams, 2024 Media Leaders Summit
With multiple award nominations and a track record of impactful journalism, Williams continues shaping national conversations while mentoring emerging voices in digital media.
Tony Featherstone is a senior columnist at Switzer Report, Australia’s premier investment analysis platform. With 30+ years covering ASX trends, he specializes in:
As GoAuto's lead automotive journalist, O'Kane shapes conversations around commercial vehicle electrification and market strategy. His work combines razor-sharp technical analysis with actionable insights for businesses navigating Australia's evolving transportation landscape.
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When reaching out to Business journalists in Australia, a well-formulated strategy is key. With the high volume of pitches they receive, it's crucial to have a unique story that is focused on Business or a related subject. Avoid getting mired in technical minutiae, and instead, expand your scope to include the larger implications of your story within the Business industry. By studying your target journalists and crafting your pitch to align with their specific interests, you increase the likelihood of sparking their interest. Remember, your goal should be to present a story that not only informs but also contributes to the broader Business discourse.
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