Celebrating 100 days of cherries
Today Coretext is starting its celebrations of all things Australian cherry. Over 100 days, the…
Coretext. Leading R&D journalism and content creation
core n. the essence
text n. the body of information in a book, manuscript or document
text n. the body of information in a book, manuscript or document
What we do
Content creation, print and digital publications from concept to distribution, communications and media/editorial training
Publishing
Our print and digital publishing success is achieved through a rigorous process of client and stakeholder consultation, content development, in-depth research and interviews, meticulous editing, inspirational photography and design.
Communications
We deliver high-level strategic communications, public relations and media campaigns to engage, inform and motivate stakeholder or community awareness and understanding of science and innovation.
Training
Professional communication is our business. Building on this, we offer tailored training programs for researchers on how to tell the story of their work.
Books
The world still loves a good read and at Coretext Books, we write, design, print and distribute books that you will just love to hold and keep. Our tastes are mostly non-fiction (except for poetry) and include great histories, biographies, and peer-reviewed health guides.
Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling offers a dynamic new way to strategically apply longform journalism to complement abbreviated social media, e-newsletter or web content. It applies a compelling multimedia treatment to selected articles and case studies to showcase more fully your organisation’s stakeholder engagement.
Content that matters
We are editorial, design and publishing specialists
Our particular understanding of science, medical and agricultural research enables us to create bespoke print and digital publications in the food and agriculture, fisheries, health, natural resources and higher education sectors.
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Science is a wonderful journey. At Coretext, we revel in telling the story of that journey; your discoveries and achievements.
Our writers, based around Australia, combine professional journalism backgrounds with specialist qualifications, knowledge and experience in a wide range of tertiary disciplines. Our designers and photographers have international palmarès in magazine publishing. They are masters in the art of integrating words, images and graphics to deliver content that has clarity and purpose.
We work by the principle that content matters.
Coretext on the ground
Unburying the lead
We are always looking for the best story for our clients, but sometimes, there’s more than one story to tell.
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Coretext helps spread the word of the coming STEM revolution
Behind the scenes, Australia’s leading research organisations are working closely with primary and secondary school…
Which wheat variety produces the most profit?
During the growing season my father John often brings home heads of wheat picked from…
Prizing community: Rural Press Club of Victoria awards night
Brad Collis, editorial director, and Clarisa Collis, specialist writer and editor, attended the Rural Press…
Illustrations that draw you in
Whales sing and dolphins click and whistle, but what about fish? Do they have ‘voices’…
Photojournalism rewarded
Wagga Wagga-based Coretext writer Nicole Baxter illustrated the rewards of extra thought and effort behind…
A changing world needs clear written communication that elevates understanding.
In our core fields, the agriculture, health and higher education sectors are tackling some of the most important issues of the modern world and we believe that to deliver the right information in the right way at the right time, content matters.
Our Team
Meet the talent
Since our start-up in 2002, we have evolved to become a leader in R&D publishing and communication excellence.
Our team brings insights and perspectives from diverse backgrounds in education, work, and life. We are confident in our capacity to deliver. Our experience is our strength.
Brad Collis
Editorial director
Brad’s editorial touch has been present from our very first publication. He is a writer, photographer and founder of the business.
Adrienne Dolphin
General manager
Adrienne works closely with our clients from initial contact through to delivering the final product. She has more than 25 years experience in arts and publishing administration and management.
Tim Claeys
Creative director
An award-winning artist, illustrator and designer, Tim’s intuitive visual design gives Coretext publications a visual edge.
Nicole Baxter
Associate editor
Nicole excels at talking to and writing on farmers, agronomists, soil scientists and other farming professionals about Australia’s advancement as a modern, sustainable food producer. She and her family grow grain and other crops near Junee, NSW.
Clarisa Collis
Assistant editor
Clarisa (not related to Brad) has worked extensively in regional media, and has a strong appreciation for the opportunities facing rural Australia and the critical role of agricultural and biological sciences.
Catherine Norwood
Editor, specialist writer, lead trainer
After almost two decades reporting on and promoting communities in southern NSW, Catherine now writes for and edits a variety of projects for Coretext. Catherine also develops our plain English training programs for researchers and scientists.
Gio Braidotti
Editor, specialist writer
Gio writes on research from around the world, particularly in the areas of food, resource and energy security. Her PhD in molecular genetics allows her an insider’s perspective on technically complex issues.
Melissa Marino
Editor, specialist writer
Melissa’s people-focused journalism was developed over several years at The Age and The Sunday Age newspapers, Melbourne, where she covered rounds including federal politics and regional affairs.
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Victoria Amy
Sub-editor, production editor
Victoria is an experienced production editor with a background managing both print and online publications. She is expert at sub-editing technical writing for a lay audience.
Natasha Batten
Production assistant
Natasha has experience across several small publishers and brings her proofreading skills and web training to Coretext, where she ensures the smooth transition of our titles from raw copy to print and delivery.
Fiona James
Senior designer
Fiona will be contributing her design talents to Coretext’s creative team. Having segued into high-end digital design (including the design of education and language apps) Fiona strengthens Coretext’s commitment to design excellence which is central to our delivery of professional, purposeful, content for the full suite of today’s information products – from print publications to e-magazines, to web content and apps.
Our contributors
Excellent out-of-house collaborators throughout Australia are instrumental in the success of our publications. We rely on an experienced, empathetic, intuitive team of writers, communicators, photographers, illustrators and production specialists to take all our of projects beyond the ordinary.
Larry
Meeting and greeting
Larry makes visitors feel special, loves a pat and enjoys regular walks around the block, where there’s always a chance of sniffing out a good story.