Jessica has been covering lifestyle content for four years and previously worked as a content writer for news.com.au, covering everything from health insurance to camping hacks. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media, and has bylines across news.com.au, checkout, Escape and Body+Soul, where she now holds the title of Senior Health and Wellness Shopping Writer. Most of her time is spent testing and researching all things skincare, activewear and wellness, to help Australians find the products they’ll truly love. She is a pilates fanatic, a keen traveller, and an open book ready to share anything and everything about her best recommendations, because there’s no gatekeeping here.

Deirdre has been working in the home and lifestyle arena for over a decade, across a number of print and digital publications including Real Living, Homes +, Houzz Australia, CHOICE and the Bunnings Magazine. Helping readers make their home their happy place has always been a top priority for her, as well as creating content that ensures every household dollar is spent wisely. When not working, Deirdre is still somewhat obsessed with the home space, and spends her time making healthy snacks for her two young boys and building handmade furniture pieces in her shed.

Rosalyn has been working as a shopping writer and producer since 2022, and joined the team in November 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Communications & Media from The University of Notre Dame in 2020. She is an expert in helping shoppers get the best bang for their buck and make quality investments, covering a wide range of products – from appliances and tech to fashion and beauty. Her previous media experience includes over three years working at Nine Entertainment and writing for 9Product Reviews as well as interning at 2GB and Seven Network. In her downtime, Rosalyn plays The Sims, watches netball and spends time with her nephews, niece and cats.

Annabel began her career in media in 2022 before moving into editorial across print, digital and social for WHO Magazine. Previously she also produced content for some of Australia’s biggest titles, including Woman’s Day and TV Week. With a love for storytelling, a sharp eye for trends and an obsession with online shopping, she’s become the friend everyone texts when they want to know what’s actually worth buying. Now part of the news.com.au Checkout team, Annabel spends her days hunting down deals, testing buzzy products and creating scroll-stopping content across fashion, beauty and travel. When she’s not writing, she’s spending her time down at the beach or curled up with her favourite book.

Juna Xu is a freelance writer and journalist with over 11 years of experience covering beauty, fashion, lifestyle, interiors and health. Her work has appeared in publications including news.com.au, Body+Soul, Mamamia, Who, marie claire, ELLE Australia and Adore Beauty. Alongside running her own e-commerce business, Mosaic Mode, Juna has a not-so-secret obsession with shopping for skincare (especially K-beauty, which she proudly admits is her ultimate addiction). When she’s not writing, you’ll find her browsing the skincare aisles for hours, chilling with a face mask on at home or hunting down the latest beauty formulas overseas.

Allison is a freelance journalist with over 15 years experience covering all things health, beauty, food, travel and homes related. Working across publications including news.com.au, Body + Soul, Taste, Who, Woman’s Day, New Idea, 9Travel and Yahoo, there’s nothing she loves more than putting new and budget-friendly products to the test to help make life that little bit easier. As mum to two little ones with a love for exploring Sydney’s food scene and cooking, there’s nothing Allison loves more than finding handy buys to save time, money and sanity while navigating a busy schedule.

Erin Doyle is a freelance journalist with over 15 years experience, specialising in e-commerce, lifestyle, travel and entertainment. During her career, she’s worked for a variety of media outlets in Sydney, London and New York City including Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly, Marie Claire, ELLE, OK!, WHO, TV Week, Taste, Daily Mail Australia, Australian Geographic, Body & Soul and more. She loves nothing more than hunting down a bargain and when she’s not working, she loves making her dollars stretch further by digging up epic travel or flight deals.

An experienced news and lifestyle journalist, for the past 10 years Hannah has written for some of Australia’s most popular titles including the The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail Australia and The Sydney Morning Herald. She joined news.com.au in 2018 and has covered everything from beauty and fashion to health and homewares – you name it, she’s written it. She is obsessive about testing new products and sharing her first-hand experiences with Australian shoppers and believes good skincare and clothes shouldn’t cost the earth.

Melody has more than a decade’s experience in lifestyle media, previously holding senior editorial roles at Mamamia. She loves nothing more than trialling and reviewing the latest fashion, beauty, health and home products to help you decide if it’s worth spending your hard-earned money. When she’s not searching for the best bargains at work, she’s either on TikTok and Instagram getting easily influenced to buy the latest viral product or whiling away the hours online shopping from the comfort of her couch.

Susannah loves nothing more than finding great deals to help make life easier for parents. She has written extensively on all things parenting for publications such as Practical Parenting, Babyology and Tell Me Baby and has worked for Finder, reporting on best buys for families. Susannah is a busy mum of two fast-growing girls, and uses her work finding the best products at the right price in her daily life.

Lauren is a consumer tech expert with five years’ experience in reviewing and writing about laptops, mobile phones, headphones, televisions and all the gadgets that make our lives easier. A former finalist in the Australian IT Journalism Awards, she previously worked at comparison site Finder as the Senior Shopping Writer where she reported on everything from tech gadgets to the latest home products. When she’s not busy testing new tech products, you’ll find her road testing the latest game releases. Prior to starting her career in journalism, she completed a Bachelor of journalism at the University of South Australia and worked as a media advisor for JB Hi-Fi where she sold the very products she now writes about.

Nick Broughall has been reviewing the latest technology and gadgets for over two decades. He’s edited leading Australian technology publications like Gizmodo, TechRadar and Finder; was a co-founder of gadget site EFTM, and currently runs BTTR.reviews. He is a regular finalist in the Australian IT Journalism awards and won the Best Reviewer award in 2016. These days, he tries to balance his gadget addictions with board games and bushwalking.

Laura Roscioli is a Melbourne-based writer and creative whose work explores sex, love, identity, and womanhood. Her work has been published in Harper’s Bazaar, Mamamia, Fashion Journal, Body+Soul, and The Age. She’s also the author of popular Substack The Things We Don’t Say.

A news, beauty and lifestyle journalist, Edwina is the senior manager of ecommerce content & strategy at News Corp, where she’s passionate about everything to do with adding to cart. She finds nothing more satisfying than discovering and sharing dazzling new products, gift ideas, deals and more with readers. With over a decade of experience in the Australian media industry, Edwina’s words, product reviews and opinion pieces have appeared in print and digital publications like The Sydney Morning Herald, Vogue.com.au, body+soul, The Daily Telegraph, The Herald Sun, Courier Mail, Mamamia and more.

Forging a career for herself as Australia’s first female technology reviewer on YouTube, Elly has spent the past decade working with multinational tech companies, reviewing their products and representing them at global events. Along with her passions for tech, YouTube and social media, Elly is also a writer, MC, and national television presenter. She’s been known to host large-scale events but these days she’s a little more subdued writing technology articles, geeking out and tweeting about popular culture from her lounge room.

Dr Zac Turner is a medical practitioner specialising in preventative health and wellness. With four health/medical degrees under his belt (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Sydney, Bachelor of Nursing at Central Queensland University, and Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast) and an ongoing PHD Doctorate at UNSW in Biomedical Engineering, his passion for health is unmatched and also led him to start Concierge Doctors, a telehealth service for preventative health and body optimisation.

Daniela Elser is an experienced journalist and editor who has worked in TV, magazines and digital during her 15 year career. After starting her career photocopying in the ABC newsroom, she later spent a lengthy stint as the Marie Claire features director before helping launch whimn.com.au. A lifelong fascination with the royal family can be blamed on a steady childhood diet of Tatler and Hello magazines. She was the only nine-year-old in her class who used to spend her recess reading books about Princess Margaret. Nothing has changed since then.

Isiah McKimmie is one of the most qualified and sought-after relationship and intimacy experts in Australia – she’s also the brains behind news.com.au’s Relationship Rehab column. She holds a master’s degree in relational psychotherapy, a master’s degree in science in medicine (sexual counselling / psychosexual therapy), a post-graduate diploma of sexology and a certificate from the prestigious Institute for the Advanced Studies of Human Sexuality. Compassionate, understanding and non-judgemental, she’s built her reputation on getting results.

After evolving a digital heart (not the pacemaker kind) out of inky veins, Jamie just wants an excuse to learn something new. But he’s fully aware his 32 years’ experience in the news industry has given him just enough knowledge to be dangerous. International affairs. History. Defence. Science. Space. Technology. He has a fascination for them all – particularly when it comes to social fallout. Translating tough concepts into common terms is his craft. His passion is to explore the big picture encompassing world events.

Holding a lifelong fascination with politics, global affairs and economics, Tarric got his start in journalism covering US politics for the American press. Since then his work has been published on four different continents and been featured in media outlets across the English speaking world. At news.com.au, Tarric provides readers with an insight into all manner of subjects, from the geopolitical realities of a rising China to the driving forces behind house prices.

Economist and journalist Jason Murphy is one of Australia’s most popular writers on the topics of business and the economy. His career began in the federal Department of Treasury but he soon found another use for his economics training and his love of graphs. He is a writer who takes complex topics and makes them understandable. Murphy has worked for the Australian Financial Review and been published all over the internet, covering topics that matter to Australians, like employment, interest rates and the cost of living.

Ben Nash is a financial adviser and founder of Pivot Wealth, a money management company that helps people invest smarter. Ben is an author, podcaster, and adviser since 2011, and has been listed in the top 50 most influential financial advisers in Australia since 2017, recognised as the Best Client Servicing Adviser in Australia and for Excellence in Education. Ben’s content draws on practical experience to deliver simple, tried and tested strategies in an easy-to-understand way.

James joined news.com.au in 2014. As well as building a loyal readership through his reality TV recaps and popular Sunday newspaper column, he has turned his satirical eye to major news events – hitting the road to report on everything from federal elections to Harry and Meghan’s final royal tour.

Steve Zemek began his career in his native Queensland before moving to Sydney with Australian Associated Press in 2014. He worked as an NRL journalist for five seasons, covering the game all over Australia and in New Zealand before making a career pivot towards court reporting in 2019. He joined NCA NewsWire in mid 2020 as a Sydney-based court reporter where he has covered some of the state’s biggest cases.

Rebecca Le May has been a journalist for more than 20 years, including 13 years as a reporter and bureau chief for AAP in Perth. She started out her career as a finance reporter, then moved into general news, covering politics and courts. Rebecca now has a hybrid role with NCA NewsWire, covering both finance and general, and contributing to sub-editing. Fun fact: She is a keen photographer and her favourite subject is her cat. She can also recite The Young Ones word for word.

Nina Funnell is a Walkley award winning journalist, sexual assault survivor advocate and founder of the #LetUsSpeak movement, who has created the Justice Shouldn’t Hurt Campaign in exclusive partnership with news.com.au.

Mary began her career working for ex-Vogue editor and chief Kirstie Clements and has since done everything from PR to tutoring at The University Of Notre Dame. She even had a brief stint as the world’s worst personal assistant. Mary’s most passionate about pop-culture, fashion and whatever is making women mad.

Matthew joined news.com.au in 2021 as a sports reporter after completing a Journalism and International Studies degree at UTS. He is a self-professed sports nerd and has a particular interest in Formula One, AFL, NBA, tennis and swimming. When he’s not watching sport, you’ll find Matthew shanking balls on the golf course and spending too much time tinkering with his AFL Fantasy team.

Mitch has emerged as one of the leading racing analysts in Australia. His expert tips can be found at Betsy.com.au and he features regularly on SEN & RSN radio.

Dane is a seasoned video producer at News.com.au, bringing a wealth of expertise in crafting compelling visual narratives. With a keen eye for storytelling, he combines technical proficiency with creative flair to produce engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. Dane’s commitment to journalistic integrity and innovation is evident in his work, contributing to News.com.au’s reputation as a leading source for dynamic and impactful video journalism.

David McCowen is a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering the automotive industry. A passionate car enthusiast, you can spot him behind the wheel of the latest models.

Eleanor Wicklund is a lifestyle reporter at news.com.au. She began her career at Mamamia, wearing many hats across social, video and editorial and then dove into writing full-time at Kidspot as a parenting and lifestyle writer. Eleanor enjoys writing about (and trying out) the latest wellness or fitness trends, investigating the newest food hack on TikTok and unpacking beauty and skincare crazes. When she’s not writing articles while walking on her standing desk treadmill, she’s leading her hiking club on trails, hosting Sydney’s first-ever ‘reading party’ or binge-watching Made in Chelsea.

James is a Digital Content Creator at news.com.au and is part of the News Corp Australia’s digital real estate team. His previous experience includes working for Sky News Australia.

​Clareese is a Court Reporter at NewsWire. She previously covered breaking news for the outlet after completing the 2023 NewsCorp cadet program, where she worked at The Australian, news.com.au, The Daily Telegraph, the National News Network and NewsWire.

Miranda began her media career in 2020 after graduating from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Media and Communications. She joined news.com.au in 2023 and is passionate about creating engaging, audience-led content.

Carly joined news.com.au as an Audience Producer in Feb 2025. She began her career at News Corp in 2019 and has led teams as a Social Editor at Mamamia and Kidspot, driving platform growth through the launch of innovative content series. Carly now combines editorial insight with real-time data to produce high-quality content that stands out from competitors.

Joel Dawson is a Video Producer at news.com.au. He’s been editing video for nearly a decade, working across podcasts, social media, and live streams to craft content that’s quick, clean and built to grab attention. Before joining news.com.au, Joel spent our years at the Daily Mail, sharpening his skills in fast-paced digital storytelling.

Ella McIlveen is a video journalist at news.com.au, having joined the team early in 2025. Ella began her career as a social media producer at Daily Mail Australia, where she honed her skills in copy and SEO, allowing her work to resonate with a large audience. Ella has a passion for storytelling and helping people make a difference.

Sean Capel is a Senior Video Producer at news.com.au. He is an enthusiastic storyteller with a deep background in filmmaking, media, advertising and journalism with decades of experience writing, video editing, directing and producing. Sean joined News Corp in 2016 and has worked to build their video experience ever since, working on breaking news, documentaries, satirical commentary and award-winning campaigns for such publications as News.com.au, The Daily Telegraph and The Australian. In 2023, he joined News.com.au exclusively. As a passionate video creative, Sean’s goals have always been about telling tonally rich stories of all types designed to excite, engage and feel.

Nick is a video producer at news.com.au with over a decade of experience in video production. He has written, shot, directed and edited everything from TV commercials to social content. His work is driven by a passion for well-crafted, compelling storytelling.

Gavin has spent over a decade as a journalist and news editor across news.com.au, The Australian and SBS News, with his reporting taking him everywhere from Berlin’s underbelly to rural China. A visual storyteller at heart, he spent three years as News Corp’s Head of Vertical Video before returning to his home turf to lead news.com.au’s premium video output. His parents still don’t know what any of that means.

As a proud Wiradjuri woman, Maddison comes from a long line of storytellers. She joined News Corp in 2022 working with both the metro and local newspapers. In 2024 she made the digital switch to Audience Producer at news.com.au, which she loves since she’s so Gen Z (she wishes). Maddi has a broad background in marketing, communications, and editorial — basically, her love for producing content in all forms knows no bounds!

Harrison Christian is a senior reporter at news.com.au. Before joining the team in July 2025, he worked for 10 years as a reporter in New Zealand and published four nonfiction books set in the South Pacific

Belinda is a Real Estate Digital Editor at News Corp Australia. She has a strong interest in royals and entertainment. She joined news.com.au in 2021. Her previous experiences include working for News Corp’s community newspapers and The Daily Telegraph. When she isn’t quoting lines from The Simpsons and Seinfeld at her co-workers, she’s boring them with details about her pop vinyl collection.

David Wu joined the news.com.au team as a reporter in mid-2025. He has been in journalism since 2015, having previously worked at Sky News Australia, Daily Mail and The Daily/Sunday Telegraph. He has covered politics and international yarns, and particularly enjoys chasing breaking and crime news. Outside of work he loves to travel and is passionate about rugby league, motorsport and tennis.

Annette Sharp has been reporting on society, celebrity and sin for 25 years. She enjoys a deep dig. She doesn’t much enjoy watching the decay of Sydney society – though it does make for a good story from time to time.

Anthony Keane writes about personal finance for News Corp Australia mastheads, focusing on investment, superannuation, retirement, debt, saving and consumer advice. He has been a personal finance and business writer or editor for more than 20 years, and also received a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning.

Nelson Groom graduated from the University of Technology with a Bachelor of Communication in Writing. He has over a decade of experience writing for a range of global outlets. His specialty lies in shining light on the darker side of life. He is also the author of Belly of the Beast: On the Road with Sticky Fingers. His debut novel The Auction is coming soon. Nelson was born and lives in Sydney.

Bianca has been a news, lifestyle and entertainment journalist for seven years, working at SBS, Daily Mail Australia and Yahoo. After a stint of freelancing between kids, she joined news.com.au as the Night Homepage Editor at the beginning of 2025.

Ben’s first video was made with Windows Movie Maker and MS-Paint in Year 5 on his family computer. Since then, Ben’s career has taken him into radio, live sports, music, social media and around Sydney on an electric bike. A keen eye for visually engaging content and a finger on the pulse of emerging trends, Ben joined News Corp in 2023 as a Social Video Producer. Highly caffeinated.