Over the past 21 years Strike Publications has published magazines about the Australian Defence Force and Defence Industry along with our CityWest News, which covers the Ipswich region and the local Defence precinct in southeast Queensland.

The company has established a solid reputation for informative and accurate reporting on local community and Defence matters. Our access to the Australian Defence Force enables us to forge strong links with Defence and connect our clients to the decision makers.

Strike Publications Pty Ltd is an independent company with a strong editorial policy focused on Defence plus local community.

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Strike Publications, publishers of DefenceToday, CityWestNews and DefenceLife magazines, has a mission: 'to promote Defence and the Community'.

This principle drives editorial policy, supporting the endeavours of the Defence Forces and the local community. Our professional team makes this happen.

The Strike Publications Team

Managing Director/Editor - John Armstrong
John is an ex-military officer with 24 years service and Editor for the past 19 years. He is a advocate of positive reform within the Defence Forces, promoting Defence as a profession of arms, and supporting the Defence industry.

Director/Finance Manager- Leann O'Donoghue
As a company director and operations/finance manager Leann has overall responsibility for the design and production of magazines produced by Strike, the management of financial matters, and employee HR.

Business Development - Chris Nelson
Chris is irrepressible as the executive responsible for corporate clients and business development strategies. He has a depth of experience in marketing, offering clients expertise in effective marketing campaigns.
 


News Editor - Darren Hallesy
Darren is responsible for the editorial content of CityWestNews magazine creating a balance of articles that portray news and views of the community plus Defence communities, centred on Ipswich and the Amberley Air Base.

Journalist - Dean Agnew
Dean is responsible for writing interesting articles and taking photos mainly for City West News magazine, which includes articles on Defence Force activities at RAAF Base Amberley along with Australian Army and Navy activities.

Graphics Production - Michelle Burt
Michelle is responsible for graphics production in the range of publications produced by Strike, which includes production work, quality control and liaising with clients on advertising copy requirements, deadlines and client satisfaction with their published advertisements.
Administrative Officer - Joanne Pollard
Joanne is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the company, including supporting the sales team, office administration and ensuring that administrative tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.