The Team

Site editor

Trish Riley is a Zimbabwean-born writer and communications specialist. With experience in journalism, and public relations, Trish has been developer and editor of several trade publications and regularly contributes articles for diverse sectors including aged care, animal care, construction and education.

Contributing writers

Cass Ravaga began her career as a linguist and has over 15 years of experience in that field. Her love for animals and interest in their intelligence and communication led her to study zoology and work in Equine Assisted Learning.

Cass lives on acreage in the Noosa Hinterland with her ​two young children and extended family.​

Claire Halliday has an extensive career as a full-time writer - across book publishing, copywriting, podcasting and feature journalism - for more than 25 years. She lives in Melbourne with children, two border collies and a grumpy Burmese cat.

Paul Eyers has worked as a journalist for a range of media publishers including News Corp and Network Ten. He has also worked outside of Australia, including time spent with ABS-CBN in the Philippines. His diverse experiences and unique journey have equipped him with a singular perspective on the world

Jarrod Brown combines his background in journalism, copywriting and digital marketing with a lifelong passion for storytelling. He has a strong passion for new and emerging consumer technology within the building sector. He lives on the Sunshine Coast - usually found glued to the deck of a surfboard.

Michael R Williams has been writing for regional newspapers for the past 3 years, including delivering the Longreach Leader to its 100th year. He is passionate about the opportunity journalism offers him to interview and tell the stories of Australians with a broad and diverse range of backgrounds. He is an obsessive reader and podcast listener.

Head of Content

Dan Barrett is a Brisbane-based content creator who has experience working for a broad range of Australian media organisations including SBS, Mediaweek, National Seniors Australia, and Radio National. He is passionate about human-centred digital communications, is one of Australia's earliest podcasters, and talks about TV to an unhealthy degree.