The Project Blunder and Splendour in the Mud
This week saw The Project hosts hit with criticism once again and an unfolding Fyre Fest 2.0 at Splendour in the Grass. What do The Project and a member of One Direction have in common? Endless news stories. Louis Tomlinson, one of the more outspoken members of the band, was on The Project this Wednesday […]
Social media, its consequences and yet another price hike- this week’s roundup
This week has shown no mercy with non-stop influencer drama, questions around feel-good social content, and yet another price hike as the cost-of-living rises. Let’s dive in, shall we? In case you missed it Tammy Hembrow had her 3rd child, Posy, last month. Posting a revealing post-partum shot to her Instagram, many congratulated […]
Expert Comment: Fast fashion craze damaging the planet
As cost-of-living pressures intensify, Australians are tightening their belts, but experts warn buying cheaper alternatives often comes at a high price. The rise of fast fashion over the past decade has seen an influx of high-end looks at affordable prices as popular brands flood the market, but mass-produced designs may be harming the environment. […]
The Logies: Welcome Return or Controversial Nightmare?
The 62nd annual Logies Awards was certainly an eventful night in television after 2 years of cancelled events, keeping public relations professionals like us on our toes! From Lisa Wilkinson’s infamous speech sparking a court trial to be postponed to the MAFS cast being barred from the ballroom, it was truly a huge night […]
Media outlet accused of outing Rebel Wilson
Gather the PR troops! There is some damage control to do this week at a certain Sydney media outlet. The situation Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) has been accused of allegedly pressuring Australian actress, Rebel Wilson, to ‘come out’ in sharing her new relationship status. Last Thursday, Wilson revealed she was in a relationship with […]
Albo, Liam Payne and Missguided in this Week’s Spotlight
The last few days have been busy for the Public Relations world. Both globally and on home soil, we are seeing PR disasters and successes. On Aussie shores, the Albanese Government has broken records with its new ministry. The Labor Government has not only created a culturally diverse frontbench but set the record with […]
EXPERT COMMENT: Experts explain how Anthony Albanese’s makeover impacted his campaign
As Australia prepared to head to the polls earlier this year, one thing got the country talking – Anthony Albanese’s dramatic makeover. Not only had the Labor leader shed a staggering 18kg since 2021, he had also picked up a sleek new wardrobe, ditching the ill-fitting dark suits for trendier tailored threads and glasses. […]
ITNTW: Scomo’s last ditch attempt to get the younger votes
In my opinion, this year’s federal election campaign trail has been anything but boring so far, with ups and downs and moments where you are just left thinking, “what?”. But nonetheless it has eclipsed the country. The highlight this week was when journalist, Deb Knight, asked Mr Morrison and Mr Albanese to share their definition […]
The court case that has the whole world watching… literally
You would have to be living under a rock if you haven’t heard something about the Johnny Depp defamation case that has captured the world’s attention as of late. To recap, actor Johnny Depp is suing ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation over a 2018 op-ed she wrote about her alleged experiences surviving domestic violence. The […]
