Claire Stuchbery

Executive Director

Claire Stuchbery joined LINA from 1 July 2022 after a 20-year career in media policy, stakeholder engagement, policy development and communications.

Previously, Claire worked in policy and stakeholder engagement for First Nations Media Australia, the peak national body for First Nations not-for-profit broadcasting, media and communications.

Claire also worked in a range of senior management roles with the Community Broadcasting Foundation, ran her own media agency, worked in street press publications and was a broadcaster and board member at a number of community radio stations, including most notably, continuing volunteer roles at PBS in Melbourne.

Clare Hastings

Executive Support Officer

Clare has a Bachelor in Journalism and has worked in the communications space for over 20 years. She has worked across a variety of sectors including education, government and professional services. Before joining LINA in February 2024, Clare ran a content marketing business where she helped technology executives build their authority and influence.

Clare brings expertise in managing a variety of technology platforms to streamline LINA’s processes and drive productivity across the team.

Outside of work you’re most likely to find Clare with her nose in a book or her feet in the sand. She is based in Helensburgh, New South Wales, where she lives with her husband and two daughters.

Nell O’Shea Carré

Policy & Strategic Communications Officer

Nell has a background in journalism, communications and marketing, and has a Master of Documentary Filmmaking. She has previously conducted four significant surveys and written reports examining the work of journalists and the media landscape in Australia.  Before joining LINA in January 2024, Nell worked as a freelance Communications Consultant.

Based in Melbourne, Nell leads LINA’s media and government relations and policy contributions to strengthen diversity within Australia’s news media landscape and highlight the importance of public interest journalism. Get in touch with Nell via email.

Adrian O’Hagan

Technical Manager

Adrian has worked in web development for agencies and brands alike, and worked at Private Media for close to seven years in both Product Manager and Head of Engineering roles.

He has co-presented at WordCamp on Building Powerful Subscription And Membership Sites That Scale, and has extensive experience with acquisition flows, subscription flows and retention in the media space.

Based in Melbourne, Adrian is also an avid beekeeper, keen parkrunner and proud family man.

Emma Marshall

Membership Engagement Coordinator

Emma comes to LINA with a background in radio and digital content distribution. She worked as a Digital Courier Operator at Nine for 8 years, prior to which she had presenter roles at Nova and SBS Pop Asia.

Emma brings expertise in social and digital platform expertise, including database systems focused on the sharing of content across media organisations. In her spare time, Emma produces podcasts. Emma is based in Macquarie Park, New South Wales.

To learn more about joining LINA, if you’re an existing member with a question, or if you would like work with our members, contact Emma via email.

Zahra Khalid

Data & Insights Analyst

Zahra has a background in qualitative research at Lahore University of Management Sciences where she worked as a Research Associate and undertook primary research, analysis and qualitative data coding.

She has co-authored an academic research paper and worked on policy recommendations for organisations such as the World Bank Organisation and PwC. She has an Honours degree in Political Science.

Zahra migrated to Australia from Pakistan five years ago and has since had a career break to raise a young family. She is based in Canberra.

Evie Dinkelmeyer

Communications Officer

Evie has a degree in professional communications, where she garnered skills across public relations, journalism, advertising and media. Her key focus was in PR tailored for non profit organisations, an interest honed through a minor in contemporary politics. 

She loves Melbourne’s sustainable fashion industry, and was most recently part of the graduate press team for the Melbourne Fashion Festival. 

At LINA, her focus is on building awareness of hyperlocal independent news publishers, and communicating the impact of local news in communities. Feel free to contact her via email for communications enquiries.

Jon Bisset, Chair

Jon is the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) . He is passionate about the non-profit and charity sector having spent more than 25 years as a Chief Executive and non-executive director.

Jon is also CEO of RPH Australia, the peak body for the Radio Reading Network, community media empowering Australians with a print disability. The CBAA and RPH Australia’s member stations actively broadcast nationwide to an audience of over 5 million people per week.

Jon is also a Non-Executive Director of Infoxchange and of Connecting Up Australia, non-profit organisation’s using technology to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in our community and increase digital inclusion and a Non-Executive Director of Spots and Space Pty Ltd.

Jacky Barker

Jacky is the founder of In the Cove, one of the longest continuously running hyperlocals in Australia since its launch in 2012. Jacky has worked to promote hyperlocals in Australia and has met with hyperlocal publishers overseas.  In 2016, she went to the UK where she met with Centre for Community Journalism to learn about their hyperlocal movement.

Jacky has received numerous awards recognising her work as provider of local news and information for the community.

Prior to establishing In the Cove, Jacky worked as a solicitor in government, private practices, an ASX listed Multinational and a National Retailer. She is also a director of Got a Pen and a founding member of The Sydney Library of Things.

Emma Bones

Emma has broad ranging skills across operations, strategy, governance and finance, with a focus on charities. She is currently the General Manager of the Sydney Environment Institute. She is a registered Chartered Accountant and spent four years working as a tax accountant and adviser.

She was previously Director, Ideas at the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas where she led the program of work to understand the landscape of hyperlocal media in Australia and assess the need for support.

Emma has previously worked as a management consultant, developing strategies and designing operating models for government agencies and not-for-profits.