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CSIRO has appointed Michael Coombes as National Media Manager, based in Queensland. He was recently Media and Communications Director at Elevate Communication. Prior to this, Michael was at Seven for nearly three decades, where he held roles including as Director of News and Deputy News Director.

Sharnee Rawson has been appointed Head of Marketing and Communications ANZ at EV charging provider, JOLT Australia. She was previously at Guardian Australia for seven years, most recently as Head of Commercial Content. Prior to this, Sharnee pursued a career in journalism, which includes roles at The Courier Mail and The Sunday Mail.

Vero has entered into a partnership with the Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific (CJT), under which the agency will provide pro bono communications and implementation support for CJT’s “Not Alone. Not Silenced” campaign.

The campaign aims to support journalists in managing online hate speech, cyberbullying, and threats through a 10-month fellowship programme, including webinars, in-person workshops, and remote mentorship.

“Journalists today are working under increasing pressure, both professionally and emotionally,” said Nitikarn Ladasathean, Media Relations Director at Vero in Thailand. “Through this collaboration with the Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific, Vero aims to contribute to a more sustainable media ecosystem by supporting journalists beyond just the stories they produce.”