Fespa Australia members and print industry professionals braved the driving rain in Sydney last night to gather in a convivial atmosphere at Sydney Rowing Club and network with peers and colleagues.

Jet Technologies has appointed Siahn Fiveash to its Print Division as new BDM, marking another step in the company’s investment in expertise, innovation and long-term customer partnerships.

Print professionals met in Melbourne for a Dscoop HP Indigo Sustainability Exchange, gaining behind-the-scenes insight into how Indigo press consumables are recovered and repurposed at Close the Loop’s recycling facility.

VMA is seeking greater pricing stability and clearer long-term forecasting, amid a new proposal by AusPost to further raise the price of basic postage stamps by 8.8% from mid-2026.

HP Indigo’s Planet Partners hardware recycling program, implemented in collaboration with Currie Group, is reshaping how print businesses in ANZ manage end-of-life presses and components.

G2 Systems has successfully installed a second EcooGraphix Computer-to-Plate system in Papua New Guinea, which is now fully operational at Moore Printing PNG.

HP’s Carlos Lahoz spoke to Jan Arreza to explain why the newly created Sustainable Print Manifesto matters, and how collaboration can drive a greener future for print.

Orora delivered a strong HY26 result, with its Cans division driving growth as investment in aluminium capacity, conversion capability and decoration technology translates into higher volumes and earnings.

Mergers in the software and technology space often spark as many questions as they do opportunities, and the recent combination of Print ePS and CAI Software is no exception.

HP and ePac have signed a large-scale commercial agreement to the tune of $50 million, which will deepen both companies' long-standing strategic relationship.

Founded by print industry leader Andrew Ward and friends, the Head Above Water 24-Hour Swimathon returns this March, aiming to surpass $1m in funds raised for mental fitness across Australia.

ECO3’s offset printing plates and chemicals will increase in price globally as of 1 March, with the continued rise in the cost of aluminium, along its treatments and processing, being cited as the reason.

From culture and career pathways to technology and trust, the Inkers Bring Your Boss Sydney event delivered practical insights for print employers navigating workforce change.

At 33, IVE Group project manager and Sydney's Marker representative for The Inkers program, Zaf Haq, is helping redefine the future of Australia’s print industry.

Edale has appointed Brendan Martin as senior marketing manager, strengthening its commercial leadership team as the business builds momentum into 2026.

Currie Group NZ has been awarded the 2026 HP APJ Service Excellence Award, recognising exceptional performance in service delivery, customer experience, and technical excellence.