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Mark Kennedy has commenced as Media and Community Engagement Manager at the University of the Sunshine Coast. He has returned to Australia after a two-year stint freelancing in Europe. Mark also holds journalism experience at Channel 10, the ABC and Sky News. 

Ellijahna Victoria has been promoted at Defence Australia to Assistant Director - Media, Army Headquarters. She has been with the team for almost four years and was most recently Acting Assistant Director.

Prior to joining Defence, Ellijahna worked as a media and communications adviser to federal politicians, following a career in journalism at the ABC and Nine. 

PR and communications agency, GLOWBORED PR, has been appointed by children’s nutrition brand, Odi Nutrition, to lead its Australian PR and communications strategy, supporting the brand's expansion into the Australian market.

Under the new appointment, GLOWBORED PR will deliver an integrated communications programme spanning earned media, thought leadership, corporate profiling, retail communications, and creator engagement. The agency will support key retail milestones, product launches, and broader business storytelling as the company establishes its Australian presence.

“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Odi Nutrition at such a significant moment in the company’s journey,” said Jeremy Hansen, Founder & Managing Director of GLOWBORED PR.

“Odi Nutrition has already achieved remarkable success in New Zealand by addressing a genuine need with products grounded in science and nutrition. As the brand enters the Australian market, there is an enormous opportunity to build meaningful conversations around children’s nutrition, educate families, and introduce Australian parents to a brand that is already trusted across the Tasman.”