The Visual Media Association has launched the Inkers, a support programme for emerging talent in the print industry, with sponsorship coming from Konica Minolta.

The nation’s widely read and highly respected print business media, Print21, is evolving its leadership structure, with current editor Wayne Robinson to retire in July. Senior journalist Jan Arreza will step up to be the editor, with publisher Lindy Hughson becoming managing editor.

Forme supplier and cutter Martin O’Brien Formes has been placed into administration, and will be liquidated, as the company owes significant sums in unpaid tax and unpaid superannuation contributions.

Mimaki has appointed Troy Craigie as its new sales channel manager for Western Australia and South Australia, effective from today (Monday).

Disgruntled Reacon company creditors CTRL Print and Printcraft have won the court battle to have Reacon Australia placed into liquidation. The fate of sister business mmw3degrees will be decided on Friday.

Australia’s major trade binding operation, Marvel Bookbinding, is in new hands, with owner and founder Wayne Eastaugh selling the business to Opus Group, the country's biggest book printer.

Colin Lamond, managing director of Perth-based Percival Print & Packaging, has joined the board of the VMA, as Stuart Fysh and Holly Masters come to the end of their time.

Global trade association Fespa will relaunch its Print Census, this time it says involving a new and more frequent approach to gathering and sharing vital industry intelligence with its members.

Konica Minolta Australia is launching a new B2 inkjet UV sheetfed press, the AccurioJet 30000, which is described as its most innovative digital UV inkjet press to date. It will be available from June.

The Visual Media Association is offering its members an accelerated route to achieve their sustainability goals, through entering a new strategic partnership with business environmental consultants Ecocrave.

Currie Group has been named the top-performing Canon Colorado partner in the Asia-Pacific region, and has secured a position among the Top 10 globally, ranking seventh worldwide, less than two years after the partnership began.

The 2025 Women in Print Breakfast Series has concluded, with the events delivering connections and insights between the industry’s women and allies at seven locations across the nation.

Impressu Print Group has ramped up its production power by installing a new B2 HP Indigo 15K HD Digital Press, and the new Canon Colorado M-series wide format printer, both supplied by Currie Group.

Ten apprentices from ten different New Zealand print operations will contest the BJ Ball Print Apprentice of the Year title, with the winner set to be revealed at this year’s Pride in Print event.

Printers are being urged to ensure their cyber security is at the highest level, as Print21 understands at least two major print businesses have been attacked by cyber criminals this week.

The country’s biggest regional newspaper publisher, Australian Community Media, is switching all its remaining 65 print titles to Saturday-only printing, some immediately, the rest over the next seven years.