Our Team

Peter Gearin is editor of The Mandarin. He was previously The Mandarin's Special Reports Editor and a former assistant editor of The Sydney Morning Herald.

Melissa Coade is The Mandarin’s news editor based in Canberra's parliamentary press gallery. She has had various government, communications and legal roles, and has written for the Law Society of NSW journal (LSJ) and Lawyers Weekly.

Julian Bajkowski is a research and technical-driven reporter with over 20 years’ experience in technology and cybersecurity journalism. Julian has also been an adviser in public policy and corporate affairs for Mastercard and eftpos.

Dan Holmes is a journalist with The Mandarin. Dan joined the Mandarin in 2024, after working with the Daily Advertiser in Wagga. Previous publications include Crikey, The Canberra Times and The Guardian. He was a awarded a Master of Media Practice by Sydney University in 2022.

Felicity Neale is The Mandarin's Production Chief and Subeditor. Her previous experience was with Standard & Poor's and investment banks. She's based in Melbourne.

Richard Austin has been with the publication for over eight years and has extensive knowledge in Australia’s media industry. He was The Mandarin’s Associate Publisher and Partnerships Director before becoming the Managing Director.

Jessica Glass supports our commercial team by showcasing brand partnerships and bringing digital campaigns to life.