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CPRA is the national body representing Communication and Public Relations professionals. We support Australia's communicators.

Visit www.cpra.org.au to stay up-to-date with the latest news.

21/08/2026

PR Fundamentals is back and our September SME lineup is ready for the next generation of comms and PR professionals.

Over five weeks, participants work through the core disciplines that underpin our industry: media relations, digital and social, AI and technology, measurement and evaluation, and an introduction to the industry to kick things off. Each session is led by an SME who works in that space every day.

Not sure about the full program? Every session is also available individually, so you can choose the topic that's most relevant to where you are right now, or where you want to go next.

Meet the industry experts behind the course 👉

Sessions start Tuesday 8 September.

Enrol in the full program or pick the session that's right for you: https://www.cpra.org.au/events-programs/training/pr-fundamentals/

19/08/2026

The wait is over. The shortlist for the 50th Golden Target Awards is here.

Congratulations to every individual, team, agency and campaign that made the cut. To be shortlisted in the milestone year of Australia's longest-running communication and PR awards is something to be genuinely proud of.

See the full shortlist: https://www.cpra.org.au/golden-target-awards/shortlist/

Now for the moment of truth. Winners will be crowned at the National Awards Night on Thursday 17 September at the Sheraton Grand Sydney, Hyde Park. It's a celebration 50 years in the making, and you won't want to miss it.

First release tickets are on sale now: https://nectarcc.eventsair.com/cpra-golden-target-awards-2026/gta-registration-form-2026/Site/Register

Secure your seat, book a table for the team, and join us for the industry's night-of-nights.

07/08/2026

Our Principal Partner lineup for CPRA Conference 2026 is complete. Medianet joins as our second and final Principal Partner.

For over 40 years, Medianet has helped Australian organisations make sense of a complex and changing media landscape. As our industry reimagines how it works, redefines its standards, and refocuses on what earns trust, that depth of experience speaks for itself.

As Amrita Sidhu, Managing Director of Medianet, puts it: "Navigating the changing media ecosystem requires better data, stronger relationships, and tools built on trust."

That's exactly what we're building toward on 17 & 18 November at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

Standard tickets are on sale now.

Read the full announcement here: https://www.cpra.org.au/news-item/24394/cpra-completes-principal-partner-lineup-for-2026-conference-with-medianet

30/07/2026

Tomorrow night is your last chance to enter the CPRA Golden Target Awards 2026.

For 50 years, these awards have recognised the campaigns that changed minds, the teams that delivered above and beyond, and the practitioners who pushed Australian PR forward. This year's program has been one of our strongest yet — and there is still time to be part of it.

If you've been thinking about entering, it's now or never. Late entries close 11pm AEST, Friday 31 July.

Your work belongs in the room.

Enter Now: https://www.cpra.org.au/golden-target-awards/

21/07/2026

⏰ Final call: Mastering the Media Release

This is your last chance to register for Mastering the Media Release happening this Friday with Senior Editor and Trainer Julie Shannon.

Learn how to write media releases that actually get picked up, work through real examples from government, corporate and not for profit sectors, and get feedback on your own writing. You're welcome to bring an example from your organisation if you'd like to workshop it on the day.

Spots are almost gone, don't miss out 🔗 https://www.cpra.org.au/eventdetails/35928/mastering-the-media-release

17/07/2026

One week left to have your say: what does AI mean for the future of women's careers in PR?

That's one of the questions this year's Global Women in PR Annual Index is exploring, alongside the issues it has tracked since 2019: leadership and boardroom representation, flexible working, harassment, and inclusion.

Last year's research showed progress, but slow and uneven. Male-dominated boardrooms dropped from 61% to 51%, yet 85% of respondents said more must be done on women's boardroom presence.

The more women who take part, the stronger the picture. The Index is open to women across agency, in-house, freelance, independent and consultancy roles, and takes just a few minutes.

It closes next Friday, 24 July 👉 https://globalwpr.com/annual-index/

16/07/2026

Ready for your next move in comms or PR?

Browse the latest opportunities on the CPRA Jobs Board, updated regularly with roles from across Australia's communication and PR industry. Sign up for our weekly Jobs Alert so you never miss a listing.

Start exploring 👉 https://www.cpra.org.au/careers/find-a-role/

14/07/2026

One of the sessions we're most looking forward to at the CPRA Conference 2026 just got its speakers confirmed.

Yatu Widders-Hunt, Wayne Denning and Mayrah Sonter are joining us on 18 November in Melbourne for Everything Your First Nations Agency Wants You to Know — an open and honest conversation about what authentic and meaningful First Nations communications actually looks like in practice.

This is a safe space to ask the questions you may have been too afraid to raise. And there's no better room to have it in.

Standard tickets on sale now — https://www.cpra.org.au/events-programs/conference/

17-18 November | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

10/07/2026

Mastering the Media Release 📅 Friday 24 July

Early in your PR or comms career? Or just want to sharpen your media release writing? This short course is for you.

Senior Editor and Trainer Julie Shannon will walk you through how to draft media releases that actually get picked up. You'll work through real examples from government, corporate and NFP organisations, and you can even bring one of your own to discuss on the day.

You'll learn how to:
✅ Write engaging headlines, straplines and leads
✅ Develop interesting story angles
✅ Prepare quotes that sound like your spokespeople
✅ Manage political and strategic messaging
✅ Negotiate with subject matter experts

Spots are limited, so grab yours now 👉 https://www.cpra.org.au/eventdetails/35928/mastering-the-media-release

08/07/2026

⏳ Three spots left.

Our Strategic Communication Planning program returns on Thursday 23 July, led by CPRA Chair and Phillips Group Managing Director, Helen Hutchings.

With more than 25 years of experience and the 2023 PRIA Leader of the Year award to her name, Helen is a respected voice in strategic communication and stakeholder engagement.

The program runs over three weeks, with a 2-hour live session every Thursday, covering the full communication planning process from defining your challenge through to measuring impact.

If you've been thinking about it, this is your last chance: https://www.cpra.org.au/events-programs/training/strategic-comms/

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