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Likeable Creative welcomes Mark Nevin to the team as new Account Director

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He has also worked client-side at REA Group, Seven West Media & Singtel. After moving back to WA, Nevin joined Distl...

State of Social wins WA’s Best Congress or Conference at the 2025 Australian Event Awards

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The 2024 edition, themed Alchemy, welcomed over 800 delegates and more than 30 speakers.

Spikes Asia opens for 2026 awards submissions; launches Creative B2B Award

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Spikes Asia will also bring back a week celebrating creativity, networking and learning.

Bestads Best TV of the Week: Uber’s ‘In Good Time’ via Mother New York

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The film was selected by this week's guest judge Josephine Wallin Ankarstrand, Creative Director at NORD DDB, Stockholm.

Sport dominates online as 14 million Australians visit sports sites during AFL and NRL finals – Ipsos iris September data

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The over 40s spent 2.4 times more time consuming sports content online than those under 40, while the over 40s are...

Kantar report warns: Obsession with short-term marketing is killing long-term brand growth

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New APAC white paper reveals brands are paying the price for ignoring emotional connection and long-term brand equity.

Don’t miss out on tonight’s PADC-U-There networking event at Lawson Flats

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Come grab a drink at Lawson Flats and catch up on industry buzz as we count down to this year’s PADC Skulls Awards.

Wildlings and Carat WA unleash the unicorn for Gambling Awareness

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To show how perilous unicorn-chasing can be, Wildlings produced a suite of creative materials aimed specifically...

Ella-Jane Williams joins Unify from Match & Wood as new Client Director

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“Ella’s arrival supports the continued investment into high quality people which is the DNA of Unify."

Western Australian directing duo cowboys join Clockwork Films’ national roster

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“Clockwork has backed us since day one,” says cowboys. “They’ve given us the space to experiment and evolve, and now..."

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Josephine Wallin Ankarstrand, CD, NORD DDB, Stockholm

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Block wins multiple awards at the Australian Good Design Awards

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Block received a Gold Award for State Library of WA Branding in Communication Design: Branding & Identity.

Ear Science Institute Australia appoints Initiative as new media agency of record

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Paige English said: “This partnership means a lot to our team professionally and specially to me personally."

TABtouch launches its new social feature ‘Bet Loop’ via The Brand Agency

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The campaign, depicts a humorous office scenario where a seemingly ordinary punter, "Harry" is the office’s favourite...

WAMA brings back end of year debate: “Is the traditional agency model… out?”

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The panel will unpack if it’s time to pivot to working with expert teams in-house or through niche partnerships...

Star-studded Channel 7 Telethon 2025 breaks records with $90M raised

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WA family donations over the weekend eclipsed last year, setting a new record for the community.

Robert Irwin retains title as Australia’s most popular broadcast personality – Top Talent Index

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Rebecca Gibney has also come out strong in the Top Talent Report, making her debut in 2025 on the overall list at no. 4.

PADC announces next Commune event, The Collaboration Effect: When smart media meets great creative – this Thursday

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This Thursday - Dav Tabeshfar, Paige English and Vici Richardson will join Dan Krigstein on the panel.

Marguerite Jordaan joins Kitchen Warehouse as Social Media Manager

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During her time agency-side, she led creative and social strategies for prominent WA brands such as Kleenheat, RAC...

Seven West Media celebrates Emily Whyte from Carat as their latest Agency All-Stars winner

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“Over the past month, Emily has played a key role in bringing several outstanding campaigns to life."

SCA promotes Melissa Henville and Emma Fry to sales leadership roles

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Fry has returned to SCA following maternity leave and has been promoted to Head of Agency, having previously held...

Made You Look unveils new mural for P&N Bank and Wildcats’ NBL26 Indigenous Round

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The launch event, held on October 13 at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, drew a huge crowd as fans gathered to meet...

West Australian Ballet launches integrated 2026 season campaign with Hypnosis

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The campaign opens the doors to new audiences. It extends an invitation to all people to experience the magic of...

Grill The Marketer’s final 2025 event hosts WA’s Champions of Change; Leigh Wood & Tess Palmyre

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“We’ve had an incredible year of guests, and the final instalment for ’25 is no exception! Can’t wait to host these..."

Inside the Room Where Creativity Gets Judged: Tanvi Shah’s Creative LIAisons Experience

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I was assigned to the TV & Cinema and Online Film categories, and over the course of the judging days, I watched...

Barrie Quick announced as new General Manager of West Coast Radio

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Quick has held General Manager positions at 96FM and 6PR in Perth along with Sales Director and Sales Manager roles...

Bestads Best of the Week: Olga Basha ‘New Jeans’

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Each week Bestads showcases standout global advertising work as reviewed by an esteemed international creative...

St John WA launches ‘Here to Help’ campaign to highlight lifesaving support across WA

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Shoot locations included Margaret River, Balingup, Kalgoorlie, Coolgardie and Pinjarra.

Anthologie wins two GOLD at the Australian Good Design Awards across policy and health

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“Evidence for Impact is a policy framework designed to elevate investment in neglected disease R&D."

9News Perth teams up with Perth Glory coach for new fortnightly segment

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The fortnightly feature will see Perth Glory Coach, David Zdrilic sit down with 9News Sport presenter, Paddy Sweeney...

Top Jobs: Carat, Cancer Council WA and Rare

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As we gear up for Q4 and the final stretch of the year, Carat are thrilled to be expanding—three new roles are now open!

The One Club Launches The One Show Indies To Celebrate Independent Agencies

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The One Club for Creativity has today announced the most significant change to its global One Show awards in decades...

Howatson+Company named one of Australia’s top startups by LinkedIn ranking #3 on the 2025 list

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LinkedIn has today unveiled its 2025 Top Startups Australia list with Howatson+Co, CB Australian Agency of the Year...

Nova 93.7 increases overall lead in Survey 6 of GFK Perth Radio Ratings 2025

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Nova 93.7 Breakfast had a big increase of 3.2% - jumping up to 19.6% from from 16.4%.

Perth expat Nick Simkins forms new production company COUSIN; Ariel Martin first director on the roster

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COUSIN, a new production company headed by former Finch Executive Producer Nick Simkins, has opened its doors.

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Justin Joshua, Global Creative Lead, The LEGO Group

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Mamamia expands west with appointment of Jessica Steliou to Lead WA Sales

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Georgie Nichols, Chief Revenue Officer at Mamamia, said: "I’d also like to thank Chris Coufos and the Digital Loop..."

Peter Gavalas named Chief Executive Officer of Bonfire as founder Clay Cook moves to Executive Chairman role

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Gavalas has been integral to Bonfire’s success for over a decade as General Manager of Business Operations.

PADC opens early access tickets for 2025 Skulls Awards – November 14 at Perth Mess Hall

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Tickets for the 36th PADC Skulls Awards are officially open for early access to PADC Members and 2025 Skulls entrants.

Matthew Pavlich signs off from 9News Perth

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Viewers can watch Pavlich’s last sport bulletin live during 9News at 6.00 on Thursday.

New Cancer Council WA campaign aims to protect outdoor workers from UV exposure

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The campaign, originally developed by the Cancer Institute NSW and licensed for use in WA, will run on YouTube...

Boomtown launches Insiders program to develop next generation of regional media leaders

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The collective is now on the hunt for 10 up-and-coming agency strategists, planners or buyers to join the advisory...

2025 WAFL season sees strong growth across TV and streaming

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The WAFL Finals Series also saw robust gains, with the average total TV audience up 12% on 2024.

Dove marks International Day of the Girl with a call to “change the compliment” in new global campaign via Zulu Alpha Kilo, NY and Canada

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This International Day of the Girl, Dove is launching a global campaign created by Zulu Alpha Kilo New York and Canada.

Bestads Best of the Week: Midkey’s ‘The Quest’ via GAME Creative, Australia

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The ad was selected by this week's guest judges Imogen Tazzyman and Dan Noller, ECDs at McCann Manchester.

Leo scores Grand Effie at 2025 Australian Effie Awards for Suncorp; BMF takes out Effective Agency of the Year title; Aldi named Effective Advertiser of the Year; 2 Golds to Clems, VML

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Overall, six Gold Effies were awarded at the awards event tonight in Sydney, along with 21 Silver and 28 Bronze awards,

Made by Dyslexia reveals the economic cost of not harnessing Dyslexic Thinking in global OOH push via DDB Group Melbourne + Ocean Outdoor

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This global Dyslexia Awareness Day (8th October), Made By Dyslexia has launched a major global out-of-home campaign...

Dr Sinead Roarty announced as Chair of Judges for the 2025 PADC Skulls Awards

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Sinead has led global campaigns for brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Avon, L’Oréal, Subway, and Reckitt...

Top Jobs: Carat, Cancer Council WA and Rare

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As we gear up for Q4 and the final stretch of the year, Carat are thrilled to be expanding—three new roles are now open!

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed By Imogen Tazzyman + Dan Noller, ECDs, McCann Manchester

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Insiight enters OOH data race with free, open access launch

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By opening the platform free of charge until year-end, Insiight is removing cost and complexity as barriers for...

Block scores 7 shortlists at AGDA Design Awards

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"This recognition is testament to the trust of our clients and the craft of our team and collaborators.”

Ogilvy hires Kirsty Muddle from Dentsu for new CEO of Ogilvy Network ANZ role

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Ogilvy has today announced the appointment of Kirsty Muddle as its new CEO of Ogilvy Network ANZ.

Mark Braddock: The view looking east

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The word *advertising* sounds like the last sputter of a dying fax machine....

Cash Converters backs customers in ‘Lifeproof’ campaign via Howatson+Company and Carat WA

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The new campaign shows that Cashies is the friend that has your back when life throws challenges your way.

The Trade Desk encourages brands to reclaim control from big tech in ‘Own Your Future’ spot

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The ACCC’s 2025 Digital Platform Services Inquiry confirmed what advertisers already know: advertising technology...

Arnya Karaitiana’s LIA Non-Traditional jury Diary: The best work often lives where two threads meet – people and place together

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Many of the ideas wrestled with the environment — climate change, sustainability, the relationship between people and...

Samira Ansari: My Top 3 @ LIA

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Ansari presents her top 3 favourite campaigns from the Digital and Use of Social Media & Influencers competition.

Interactive Wheelmates platform empowers young drivers with real-world road safety skills via Road Safety Commission and The Brand Agency

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The centrepiece of the Wheelmates platform is Road Quests, an interactive game that places young drivers directly...

Seven Network’s Sunrise holds #1 spot across all key measures in Western Australia

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Seven’s Perth Sales Director, Damian Hampson, said: "Sunrise remains WA’s undisputed leader in breakfast television."

Samira Ansari’s LIA Diary Wrap-up: Hacks, banter and a unanimous Grand

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I love judging the LIAs for so many reasons. First off, we get to see all the work. There’s no pre-judging and no...

Gavin Chimes’ LIA Diary #2: “The spirit of this festival is the real deal”

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It was a total pleasure to chair a room full of smart, passionate, genuinely kind people. The type who can debate for...

Nine Perth hosts industry partners for exclusive quiz night at The Claremont Hotel

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Nine's Mitchell Dehnel and Isabella Wells, together with Sally Lynton and Johnette Swan, alongside quiz master...

WA footy fans flock to Seven’s record-breaking AFL Grand Final coverage

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In Western Australia, the match reached 746,000 viewers, with a Total TV audience of 539,000.

6PR brings the buzz to the Perth Royal Show: crowds flood for live broadcasts

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Presenters Simon Beaumont, Rusty Collett, Tod Johnston and Sean Linsday have enjoyed interacting with the crowds...

Crystal Hay’s Creative LIAisons Diary #1 and #2: “Never stop wondering”

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Day One is complete. But not without getting lost on the way to the LIAisons conference and stumbling into a crew of...

Gavin Chimes’ LIA Diary #1: Bread rolls, bold ideas and brilliant conversations

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Day 1 of judging Creativity in B2B and Transformative Business Impact. The jury is made up of brilliant creative...

Simon Langley’s LIA Diary Wrap-up: “Before long you’re very aware: you’re in Sin City”

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Vegas, baby. Twenty years have passed since I was last in Las Vegas - and remarkably, it felt exactly the same.

Rhiana Merota’s Creative LIAisons Diary #1 and #2: 25 before 25… With a little help from Creative LIAisons

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At the end of the day, we’re all human. We’ve all got ‘life’ doing life things outside of work. Kindness and a smile...

Half fixes don’t cut it: Ashley & Martin and KWP+Partners take aim at quick hair loss fixes

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“Apparently a lot of men and women are bothered by hair-loss. I wouldn’t know because I have fantastic hair."

PADC and TalentPay host “The Production Playbook: Streamlining the Complexities” panel

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The panel featured Talentpay Head of Production Jess Kay, Photographer & Director Mauro Palmieri, Sandbox...

The West Australian is supporting the next generation of journalists with The Debrief

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“This partnership reflects our commitment to developing local journalism talent,” said Sarah-Jane Tasker.

Bestads Best of the Week: Spark New Zealand ‘Split’ via Colenso BBDO, Auckland

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Each week Bestads showcases standout global advertising work as reviewed by an esteemed international creative...

ATime&Place scores Grand LIA + Gold in Creative Use of Data category for ‘The Suzuki Index’

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Melbourne agency ATime&Place has just won the Grand LIA in the Creative Use of Data category at LIA for Suzuki...

Road Safety Commission and The Brand Agency launch ‘Caught in a Flash’ campaign to raise awareness of new safety cameras

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The “Caught in a Flash” campaign aims to clearly explain the purpose of new safety cameras to beyond just ‘speeding’.

Top Jobs: Cancer Council WA, Rare and Pathfinder Marketing

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The Engagement Team at Cancer Council WA is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Officer...

Phoenix Santamaria and Rory Moore’s Creative LIAisons Diary #2: The Grand Prix Benchmark & Six Jury Room Insights

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It’s 11:56pm. The man on the other side of the table with a silver name tag pinned to his suit flips over his final...

9News Perth welcomes primary school kids to join Junior Weather Watch initiative

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The campaign, led by 9News Perth weather presenter Scherri-Lee Biggs, will see the news team visiting a local primary...

Creative LIAisons pitch bold phygital ideas to Westfield ANZ in AKQA led workshop

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Thirteen teams of ten Creative LIAisons attendees from across the globe were challenged to ideate, make and pitch...

SWM announces major partnership with Perth Royal Show celebrating the WA community

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This year’s program will feature ‘Seven Stars Day’ on Wednesday 1 October, where people can meet 7NEWS presenters...

Matthew Chen’s Creative LIAisons Diary #1: You’re not just a creative, you’re a human

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13,000+ km away or 8000+ miles as the locals would say, sits a city that is unapologetically exaggerated… Las Vegas.

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Mike Roe, Chief Creative Officer, Hanson Dodge, Milwaukee

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Seven West Media and Southern Cross Media announce merger plan

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Seven West Media (SWM) has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Southern Cross Media (SCA) to merge the two...

The Brand Agency, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure launch “Tom’s Story”, to urge young drivers to take road safety seriously

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The campaign builds upon the "Red Plate. One Mate." initiative launched in December 2024, which introduced new...

Berlin and West Australian Music capture WA’s wild music spirit in new brand identity

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WAMCon, the Week’s two-day industry conference drew 295 attendees, doubling its record attendance.

7NEWS partners with Bloom Luna Light Journey to illuminate Perth’s north

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“Seven West Media is thrilled to be the chosen media partner for Bloom Luna Light Journey."

Vale Martin Whittle: WA media mourns the loss of true industry legend

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One of the industry’s genuinely great guys and among the finest media professionals ever to work in Australia...

New Daniel Johns film ‘What If The Future Never Happened?’ to premiere nationally this November

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After years in development, What If The Future Never Happened? - a new film reimagining the early life of Daniel Johns.

Chapter and Likeable Creative launch new MercyCare brand platform: “When Life Needs”

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The platform showcases MercyCare’s hands-on support across every stage of life, from early learning to aged care.

Inside Emergence Creative with Cathal Mongey: pitches, panels, and new perspectives

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We're a team of four - an illustrator, writer, musician, and project manager. By blending physical and digital media...