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Kult Australia established its Sydney presence in 2016 as an extension of Marco Cordes’ Kult Group. Under the directorship of Joel Thomas and David Conway, we provide a boutique approach to Australian model management as part of a formidable global group of independent agencies. Open in Australia for over 7 years, we identify and cultivate top talent for local and global brands. Spanning our Mens, Womens, Non-binary and Creators Divisions, we represent a diverse range of talent, creatives & industry leaders. Positioned as brand builders and image makers, we stand at the forefront of Australia's modelling and creative industry. Central to our ethos is the advocacy of diversity. We champion broad representation within Australian fashion and media, standing at the intersection of high-end image, commercial acumen, and inclusivity.

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Talent are a vital asset to any campaign, and can ultimately be the make or break factor, which is why finding the perfect model is crucial. At WINK, we represent a diverse range of talent to suit every project. We have an array of Sydney Fashion Models to suit any clothing and accessories campaign. We represent models of all sizes, including curve models, to cater for any sizing requirements needed for your fashion campaign. Additionally, we have Sydney Catwalk Models who are experienced on the runway. Our Sydney Commercial Models are also diverse in appearance and talent. If you need a TVC Actor or Print Model, we can provide you with the suitable fit. We represent Real Couples and Families if you are wanting authenticity in front of the camera. Our Sydney Promotional Models and Sydney Brand Ambassadors are experienced in learning the ins and outs about your branding and communicating your messaging to consumers. We understand the importance of promotional talent being an extension of your brand, so we ensure our talent know the expectations and are briefed accordingly. In addition to promotional talent, we also have dedicated Sydney Event Models who are skilled in host and hostess work. Our Sydney Event Staff are well presented and spoken, they are capable of trophy presenting, showing guests to tables, communicating requirements to guests and checking off names on a list. For our fitness and sports brands, we have the perfect Sydney Fitness Models to represent your product or service. Our fitness and sports talent are not only skilled with modelling, but are also proficient with certain fitness skills that may be required to fulfill a brief. We understand that age can play a huge part when choosing the correct model for your campaign. Which is why we have Sydney Classic Models and Sydney Teen Models who are equally as experienced with carrying out a specific brief. Our models range from 13 up to 80 years of age.

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Inc Models is an international modeling agency that represents the highest quality of female and male models in Sydney . we are a group of bookers with strong experience across the local market which is deeply rooted in our team’s long-term involvement in the local fashion and entertainment industries. Australia  It is one of the countries in the world that are so fashionable for its culture and the beauty of its people. There are many fashion shows and often runways for designers to promote their new seasonal clothes. The country brings hundreds of top fashion brands and designers. Inc Models supports you on your way. As an international modeling agency, we offer you knowledge about modeling and the best models locally.

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Top 20 Model Agencies in Australia

I'm an Australian-based creative, Model and Branding Coach with big dreams of helping aspiring Models make their way into the industry and thrive. I'm obsessed with: integrity, authenticity, a tidy home, smashed avocado, and being the person I needed when I was younger. PSA: I don't take myself too seriously, though I do take my work seriously.

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The only honest, professionally vetted go-to list you need to read of Australia’s top model agencies. The best in the business for new and experienced women, men, non-binary, classic, curve/plus-size, babies, toddlers, children, teenagers and pregnant models.

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I’m all about sharing professional and reputable industry knowledge and advice. So you’ve come to the right place to learn about the Top 20 Model Agencies in Australia! If we haven’t yet met – Hi! I’m Kate . Your girl next door Aussie model, Model Coach and new BFF in the industry. 

This article that I have prepared on the “Top 20 Model Agencies in Australia” has been written to help aspiring models based in all corners of Australia (from babies, children, teens through to women, men, non-binary, curve/plus-size, classic/mature and pregnant models) and their parents/care givers gain access to a professional list of reputable model agents to approach for representation. 

From my 15+ years working as a Model and my 20+ years working as a branding and marketing specialist, the below list of model agencies I know are the best in the business. These homegrown local agencies, many with international connections, will without a doubt take your modelling career to the next level.

FREE Download: Download + save for later “The Top 20 Model Agencies in Australia.”

Beware of model scams

Before we go any further, it’s a responsibility of any working professional in the creative industry to be readily open and transparent about the dangers, red flags and warning signs of model scams. The hunger (and a lot of the time – sheer desperation) for exposure, fame and fortune has led many aspiring models and their parents down the garden path to disappointment and being ripped off. Don’t let this be you, learn what to be on the lookout for.

Further reading: Avoid being exploited or a victim of a model scam. Learn How to tell if a Model Agency or Model Opportunity is legit. 

Further Reading: Model Agencies representing minors must follow strict legal requirements under Australian Law. Learn Office of the Children’s Guardian about employment for children.

Break the model myth: don’t wait to be discovered

There’s a common “model myth” that some lucky ones get discovered on the street, at the mall, or on the beach. Some of our favourite supermodels and Victoria’s Secret models were discovered in this exact way. So you’d be forgiven for thinking that this still happens. However it’s important to remember that we now live in a dramatically different time where standards, work practices and markets have changed.

The internet has opened up many opportunities for aspiring models that would never have been dreamed of in the industry 30 years ago. The internet allows model agents and model scouts to market their models instantly and worldwide at the click of a mouse. Social media also allows an ‘open door policy’ for any aspiring model, anywhere, to apply to be represented. 

If you’re an aspiring model, you can’t afford to wait around for the chance to be scouted. You need to put yourself out there to find work, and the best and most professional way to kick start your model career is by getting yourself signed with a reputable model or talent management agency. 

“Modelling is not a birthright purely based on how you look. Modelling is a job and a profession. In exactly the same way you’d apply for any other job in any other industry, there are certain prerequisites and criteria that need to be met, and also maintained, to be successful.” ~ Kate Heussler

Turn your dream into a reality

There are many reputable model agencies based in Australia. Sydney and Melbourne are the home of both fashion and commercial model agencies and are the two perfect cities to find your footing in the industry, and further develop your career. 

We all have a different look, physically and emotionally, so it is vital and far more important to find the perfect agency for YOU. This is where you will need to do your own in depth research and due diligence of your desired model agency, as their professional representation will not only benefit your career, it will also prevent the chance of you getting scammed or exploited.

Personal story

As a side note, I grew up in Darwin , capital of the Northern Territory, in Australia. For my international readers this is colloquially referred to as ‘crocodile country’ thanks to the movie export ‘ Crocodile Dundee ’. If you’re an Aussie, you know Darwin is NOT known for its model agencies or fashion houses that are nationally or internationally recognised. Fast track to today, I am now based in Sydney, and there’s a whole story in between my starting point and now – including living abroad and working with some amazing brands (all with zero connections, no ‘bank of mum and dad’, and no support).

Take it from me that if you come from a small town, don’t have any industry connects and don’t know where to start, know that THIS was exactly my entry point into the industry too – from scratch. Find something that works for you locally, and work your way up from there. It’s what I did, and I have no doubt you can too!

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The IT list: Top model agencies in Australia

If working as a model is your dream, there’s no better time to start than now. Read on for my comprehensive and reputable guide to the Top 20 Model Agencies in Australia. For context, this list does not include agencies that specifically classify as acting, influencer, management or promotional agencies.

IMG Models – Sydney

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Locations: New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Milan, Sydney. Divisions: Women, Men, Development, Celebrity, Influencers

IMG Models is the international leader in talent discovery and model management, widely recognised for their diverse client roster. The agency’s offices are located in six world capitals: New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Milan, and Sydney.

Mark McCormack founded IMG Models as a new division of the hugely successful IMG Worldwide. He believed models could be managed as talent in the same vein as professional athletes, actors, and other entertainers, and that their popularity could be leveraged into strong personal brands beyond the magazine page or runway. McCormack’s conviction resulted in the industry’s highest standard of excellence. By managing careers over bookings, a point of difference that has propelled IMG Models’ nonstop growth, the agency has claimed the vanguard for over two decades.

In December 2013, IMG Worldwide was acquired by William Morris Endeavor, and is steadily growing into a unique global sports and entertainment platform.

Chic Management

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Locations: Sydney, Brisbane Divisions: Women, Men, Development, Bloggers, Chefs, Influencers, Talent

Chic Management was founded in 1992 and is now recognised as one of the world’s most respected model agencies. Chic Management manages the careers of some of the world’s leading names in modelling. Their clients are global, and Chic is often the first point of contact when looking for both emerging and established talent to represent their clients’ brands. 

Chic Management models have appeared in the world’s most recognised publications, appeared in campaigns for some of the world’s leading fashion houses and graced the international runways each season. The success of Chic Management is translated in its philosophy of managing careers of models with a defined, long term strategy. Chic Management works closely with their partners worldwide to manage the careers of their leading models.

The Chic Talent Management team is a dedicated team of media industry professionals with a diverse skill set enabling them to fully service their clients requirements- from brand development, endorsements, PR, brand licensing, publishing, profile building, musical theatre/acting and TV presenting to negotiation and overseeing contracts.

Chic Management encapsulates high fashion & commercial models, celebrity endorsements, music artist management, licensing and branding for their clients. They produce digital and photographic projects for models, talent and clients, product placement, photographers, make-up artists, hair stylists, interior designers, fashion designers, fashion stylists and full production facilities for stills and digital work. They have recently included Chic Bloggers Management and Entrée Management representing chefs as a full service strategy.

Chic prides itself in being a leader in the industry, by always moving into the future with creative, strategic ideas that not only benefit their talent but also the industry.

Vivien’s Models

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Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth Divisions: Women, Men, Curve, Development, Classic, Influencers

Vivien’s Model Management opened in Sydney in 1967 as the first of its kind in Australia, and was also the first model agency with no school of deportment attached. This was followed by branches in Melbourne in 1972, Brisbane in 1988 and Perth in 1996. 

On the world scale, Vivien’s is the second longest established agency in the world, and for that reason is internationally recognised as one of the leading agencies in Australia. There is a strong management team in each State, with most of the agents/managers having a long-standing association with the agency, ensuring expertise and efficiency in dealing with our talent and clients. 

Vivien’s fierce discipline and marketing led the agency in representing the top models in Australia and securing lucrative Australian deals and international representation on their behalf.  Vivien’s personal dedication to the needs of her models helped set industry standards and practices which remain to this day. Since 1967 Vivien’s has discovered, launched and managed the careers of many successful models who have gone on to achieve prominence and celebrity in not just the modelling world, but also in the spheres of television, film and music. Scouting through model searches plays a major role in Vivien’s success. 

The reputation and stature of Vivien’s has always guaranteed massive public interest, participation and publicity Australia-wide for their model searches. Vivien’s are constantly searching for special girls and guys with the goal of transforming a virtual unknown into model super-stardom!

Chadwick Models

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Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth Divisions: Women, Men, Development, Classic, Celebrity, Influencer

Chadwick Models has maintained a premier position in Australian and global fashion markets since it was founded in 1976. With 40+ years in business Chadwick’s has discovered and guided the careers of many of the most iconic models in the industry.

Household names like Elle MacPherson, Rachel Hunter, Megan Gale and Jessica Hart were all discovered through Chadwick Models. Current names, Adut Akech, Duckie Thot, Conlan Munari and Prince have since become leading names in the Industry. Chadwick Management also guides and develops some of the most viewed and influential social media identities in the country with a combined following of well over 10 Million. 

With a reputation for the highest level of professionalism, and the most sought after women and men in the industry, Chadwick’s enjoys close affiliations with all leading international agencies. Their leading position in the industry is a testament to a team of the most experienced and dedicated model managers and support staff in the country combining a level of service to our clients, affiliates and models that is second to none.

Boasting Australia’s premier Celebrity Management, together with Chadwick Models and Chadwick Influencer Divisions, they provide the most experienced, broad reaching and diverse Management Service available in Australia.

Scoop Management

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Location: Australia-wide Divisions: Women, Men, Classic, Bloggers, Digital, Talent, Influencers

Scoop Management is the commercial division of Chic Management, Australia’s leading model and talent management agency. Founded in 2006, they now specialise in television commercials, mainstream fashion and editorial work. The success of Scoop Management is translated in its philosophy of managing careers of models with a defined, long term strategy. They also work closely with their international partners to manage the careers of their talent.

Scoop Management encapsulates high fashion and commercial models, celebrity endorsements, licensing, product placement, photographers, make-up artists, hair stylists, interior designers, fashion designers, fashion stylists and full production facilities for stills and digital work. In recent years, they have included Chic Bloggers Management as a full service digital strategy.

Scoop prides itself in being a leader in the industry, by always moving into the future with creative, strategic ideas that not only benefit their talent but also the industry.

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Locations: Sydney, Melbourne Divisions: Women, Men, Non-Binary, Curve, Classic, Talent, Creators, Screen

Plus size model agency BELLA Models was founded in 2002 by Chelsea Bonner, a former international size 14 model. Chelsea believed many women sacrifice their health and happiness to fit a manufactured ideal of beauty, and she set about changing that dialogue to redefine beauty and the boundaries placed on fashion models. 

Chelsea’s passion for body positivity and mental health in the industry caught the attention of clients on a global scale and became the mantra of her BELLA tribe. Now an internationally respected agency, BELLA boasts ‘world first’ covers and main fashion editorials for curve models in Sports Illustrated, Women’s Health, Seafolly, Vogue, ELLE, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire to name a few.

The demand for BELLA’s holistic approach to model management was undeniable and in 2013 the brand launched a talent division, headed by Director Katherine Taylor. Originally from the UK, Katherine’s coveted role as Head Talent Manager saw her cast some of the biggest West End shows of the decade including Oliver, The sound of Music and The Lion King as well as countless TV commercials and TV Series throughout Europe and the UK.

BELLA established their main fashion board in 2015 under the experienced eye of Kerrie Press-May. With an impeccable career spanning more than two decades, Kerrie is highly regarded in the industry for her ability to scout and develop new models. Jacqui Morris and Sara Richardson joined BELLA in 2017, which saw the opening of their Melbourne office. Jacqui brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and an unparalleled sense of humour that has seen her through more than two decades in the industry. Sara has a keen eye for fashion and has booked her models on many high profile styling gigs. 

Kult Australia

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Locations: Germany, London, Scandinavia, Sydney Divisions: Women, Men, Non-Binary, Creators

Kult Australia opened the doors to its Sydney offices in 2016 as the most recent addition to Marco Cordes’ Kult Group. The brand dates back to its formative years, in 2001 in Germany, cultivating top male talent poised for sophisticated, global clientele. This recognition enabled the brand to establish a foothold in Europe, further its network into South Africa and eventually launch in Australia under the directorship of David Conway.

David has a ten year track record in both London and Sydney-based roles identifying talent, understanding the unique attributes of each of his models and developing longstanding careers. Kult Models are constantly featured in leading campaigns for Calvin Klein, Gucci, Valentino, Bottega Venetta, Versace, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy, to name just a few, and can also be seen in major publications.

Kult Australia saw additional potential for the Kult brand to foster female talent and in 2017 opened their books to expand its offering to their clients. Lizzi Leighton-Clark joined the Group with 15 years of scouting, development and model management experience and is Director of Kult Women.

The Kult Australia team continues the 16+ year legacy of the Kult Group, providing their talent a boutique approach to Australian model management as part of a formidable global group of agencies.

Priscillas Model Management

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Boutique: Sydney, Melbourne Divisions: Women, Men, Development, Celebrity

Priscillas Model Management is a Sydney-based, family-owned agency that has been fine tuning bright new faces for more than 20 years.

Priscillas represent top international and local female and male models. The agency’s founder, Priscilla Leighton Clark has been quoted “if you aren’t respectful, nice and well presented on a job, you’ll simply stop getting booked.

Doll Wright, head of booking and scouting at Priscillas, with more than a decade of booking experience across Sydney and New York, describes the Priscillas ethos as “very paternal, ethical and respectful. I feel there is a resurgence of not only ‘naturally beautiful’, but strong, intelligent models with personalities.”

WINK Models

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Boutique: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA Divisions: Women, Men, Classic, Influencers, Sport/Fitness, Actors, Promotional

WINK Models was founded over a decade ago by entrepreneur and model, Taryn Williams. Since then, the agency has grown to represent over 400 models and actors across Australia. WINK Models has provided Australian models and promotional talent for some of country’s largest companies. They have worked with leading brands including Myer, Target, The Iconic, Samsung, Sephora, and many more.

As an agency they have extensive experience across a broad range of Fashion and Editorial work, TV Commercials, Print Advertising, Runway, Promotional Events and Influencers.

WINK proudly represent Australia’s premiere runway models, swimwear models, sports models, curve and plus-size models, actors and influencers. Their talent is diverse, ranging from 13 – 82 years of age, across numerous specialties including commercial, fashion, sports and fitness, promotional, event and influencer.

WINK admits that genetics plays its part, and they openly champion everybody and every body to ensure their talent comes armed with the intelligence, initiative and enthusiasm to elevate their clients’ brand. The opportunities are endless for you at WINK.

GIANT Management

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Location: VIC Divisions: Women, Men, Junior, Creative

Based in Melbourne, with exclusive clients both nationally and internationally, GIANT is regarded as one of the most dynamic modelling agencies in Australia. GIANT is known for its professionalism and top-tier talent, with a reputation for excellence. Having built solid relationships with some of the world’s most recognisable brands and respected modelling agencies, our focus is to be at the forefront of the industry helping mould our models’ futures by providing support, encouragement and one-on-one training wherever necessary.

Established in 1989 with a vision to set a new standard of professionalism for the modelling industry – GIANT continues to cement its position as a leading boutique model management agency in Australia.

Our goal is to build successful, lasting careers for models and creatives, by overseeing every stage of their development. At GIANT, we treat our talent as family. We focus on providing unrivalled support, encouragement and one-on-one training to prepare our models for successful careers in Australia and on the international stage. 

GIANT covers the whole spectrum of model and creative management. Our dedicated and savvy team are uniquely qualified to keep our clients at the forefront of the ever evolving world of modelling, and to ensure their talent are represented to their full potential. 

We work hard to ensure that the quality of our talent and the reputation of our exclusive agency are constantly upheld and continue to earn our position as Australia’s #1 boutique talent agency.

Silverfox Management

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Boutique: Sydney, Melbourne, New Zealand Divisions: Classic Women, Classic Men , Icons/Influencers

Times are changing and there’s no better way to break down the stereotype that “all models need to be young” like a model agency that exclusively represents models aged 30 to 80+ years of age. The Co-Founder and Managing Director, Bridgette Warne, is constantly seeking to promote age-positivity within the fashion and beauty industries.

Some quick statistics – 50% of the Australian population is over 37 years old. The wealth of those aged 55+ is growing at a faster rate compared to any other demographic. And, despite the GFC, those aged 65+ control 30% of the total wealth in Australia. Mind blown! 

Silverfox Management understands that brands continue to chase the affections of the young, while simultaneously saying 40 is the new 30, 60 the new 50 or even the new 45. They are actively reinventing the model industry, one silver fox at a time. Their mission is to represent Australia’s most in-demand models; those well-travelled trailblazers, whose beauty and intrigue transcends age. 

Five Twenty Model Management

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Boutique: Sydney Divisions: Women, Men

Boutique modelling agency Five Twenty are known for selecting models with unique features who can effortlessly represent global fashion trends.

Five Twenty is one of the top modelling agencies in Sydney because they represent talent who are passionate, professional and of course not too bad on the eyes.

They mainly focus on commercial and editorial work and represent both men and women. Some of their notable clients include Vogue, Fashion Journal and Harpers Bazaar.

Brooklyn Models

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Boutique: Melbourne Divisions: Women, Men, Non-Binary, Curve, Classic, Families, Actors, Creatives

Established in 2006 (formerly known as Brazen Models), Brooklyn Models has 15+ years of experience of meeting the needs of their clients, big and small, throughout Australia and overseas.

Brooklyn Models is a boutique agency; clients and their models receive a very hands-on, personalised service and all of the benefits that come with working with a dedicated, capable team. Their models receive training upon joining the agency, before they undertake any model jobs, to ensure they not only meet clients’ expectations on set, though also strive to exceed them.

Brooklyn Models is a progressive agency that adapts to the ever-changing fashion landscape. They’ve built a reputation to become one of the top Australian model agencies through their passion for diversity and inclusivity, which is evident in the beautiful range of talent they represent.

Bump Models

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Locations: Australia-wide Divisions: Pregnant, Mother/Child, Father/Child, Real Families, Cheeky (newborn-15 years), Street Cast (Acting, Presenting, Extras)

Bump Models™ launched in 2008 as a niche model agency in Sydney representing talent for fashion and commercial roles. They have evolved to also be renowned as Australia’s ONLY Pregnancy Modelling Agency in the Southern hemisphere. 

Clients can book a variety of Models from High Fashion to Girl Next Door. They work with clients for model and acting roles across fashion, lingerie, fitness, advertising, presenting, editorial, TV, commercials, body doubles, and extras work. Bump Models™ are especially popular for their newborn babies, toddlers, juniors & teens up to 15 years old (they call this division “Cheeky Bumps). Twins and triplets are in demand for regular TV roles, and are open to a vast array of talent with different looks; diverse ethnicity, shapes, sizes, skills, experience, disability – you name it and they’d love to work with you. 

Bump Models™ have had the honour of collaborating directly with International Directors on projects ranging from blockbuster movies, with featured & speaking roles, to high-end international TV commercials. For 13+ years they have built numerous reliable and long-lasting relationships with well-known companies in the creative industry, locally and abroad. Working with real families as opposed to strangers adds a genuine portrayal and natural glow to a production that is extremely difficult to replicate. Bump Models™ have been able to grow immensely over the years to service a unique client base for this reason. 

Bump Models™ are often referred to as “baby gurus”. If you have seen a birthing scene in a show that was filmed in Australia, or perhaps that of a particularly adorable baby in a TV Commercial, it was more than likely produced by them. They are often contacted by other companies for advice on baby related projects and alike, because they have years of experience in the particular field. They actively follow and promote a strict safe working environment for children: Kids Guardian . 

Harvey James Management

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Boutique: Hobart, Perth Divisions: Women, Men, Talent, Development , Events

Harvey James Management is a boutique model agency, talent development company & event consultation business headquartered in both Hobart, Tasmania and Perth, Western Australia.

HJM offers models for commercial, editorial, runway, pageant, and promotional work. Since launching in 2016, they have quickly gained a reputation for providing quality models for campaigns. HJM events have provided models with more work than ever, growing the business’ reputation as the go-to solution for training, events, special appearances & models.

As a newcomer to the industry, this is the best place to start. The HJM boutique program is designed to train fresh talent in a modern and relevant environment, focusing on each individual, designing a career around their models’ natural abilities. They offer teachings in presentation and deportment, and also in business and life skills. The forward-thinking modules include social media etiquette, personal branding, pageant training, skin care and management, and fashion photography theory and history.

Bettina Management

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Location: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast Divisions: Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen (3months – 16 years) , Families + Twins

Established in 1992, Bettina Management is an exclusive child talent agency and an industry leader in the placement of talent in TV commercials, TV shows, film and catalogues. Their talent features in fashion parades, musical theatre, mini-series, productions, promotions and events. There is every chance you have seen Bettina talent shine on your TV screens or on billboards in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Gold Coast!

Bettina Management represents talent from 3 months to 16 years, and families. They hold complimentary personal interviews to ensure they handpick children of engaging temperament and with unique looks.

Bettina Management pride themselves on developing long-standing relationships with their expansive client list and offer the absolute best exposure for Australian talent. Their distinctive professionalism and prompt service are evident in dealing with parents and clients alike. This has allowed Bettina Management to remain as a pioneer in the dynamic and ever-changing media and entertainment industry.

themodels.com.au

Location: Adelaide Divisions: Women, Development, Special Bookings

The Models are an Adelaide based model agency born from a desire to see change within the local industry, adopting a fresh attitude by going back to basics to the true definition of the word AGENT. Established in January 2018, The Models runs by a simple philosophy: “By the models. For the models. With the models”. Founded by Rebecca Lawrence and Letitia Fitzpatrick, two women with over 40 years experience between them both as models themselves and as Model Managers, The Models knows what it’s like to be in a model’s shoes as well as what a model expects from agency representation. 

The Models pride themselves on working tirelessly for their models, ensuring every opportunity is presented and offered, being an agency that works for their models, not the other way around. The Models ensure their models are always included in every decision throughout their careers. They offer on-the-job training as they believe this provides a more thorough understanding of the fashion industry, learning through experience. 

The Models openly and actively supports The Model Alliance and its beliefs around model rights, health, safety and full transparency.

Merci Management

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Location: Sydney Divisions: Women, International/In Town

*A newcomer to watch. Proudly launched in 2021, Merci Management shows appreciation to the talent that is undiscovered, and excited to be uncovered. Founded by Thomas Gillmann and Alexis Elliot, formerly from a working background with Chic Management, they are both experienced and passionate industry insiders. 

Merci Management is borne from a strong conviction that new and emerging talent deserves a representation that truly reflects the unique nature of every individual entrusted to their care.They acknowledge their talent who are yet to reach their full potential and recognise those who are well established and looking for their next adventure. 

They have been quoted “It is a humbling privilege to represent and mentor talent and one we take personally. 2021 is a year so brimming with promise after the challenging year that’s just passed, so we say merci (thank you) for this bright sparkling new beginning and look forward to taking you on this journey with us as we discover, nurture and elevate the abundance of talent on our shores and beyond.”

Thomas Gillmann has 15 years of international editorial, production, contract negotiation, and talent management experience, with a global eye for identifying exceptional qualities that resonate with the evolving focus on diversity and inclusion that is at the forefront of international talent briefs for editorial and runway in 2021 and beyond. 

The Merci approach is a combination of creative, personalised talent management, that incorporates trust, the highest ethical standards, and a focus on the social values that look to a future of inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.

Pride Models

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Locations: Adelaide, Melbourne, Darwin Divisions: Women, Junior (female 5+), Development, Promotional 

Launched in 2008, Pride Models takes an individual and nurturing approach to the management of their talent. The majority of the models they represent work across Melbourne & Adelaide, and in most cases can travel between the two. 

Pride Models understand that ‘new faces’ require a balance between schooling and modelling, so they work with parents and guardians to ensure that modelling doesn’t negatively impact on academic priorities. Pride Models scouting predominantly in Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin, and have discovered some of the most sought after new faces in the industry today. 

themgmt.com.au

Boutique: Sydney Divisions: Talent Management, Development

THE.talent management is an exclusive management service for established, well-known faces in the entertainment industry. Their in-house media services “THE.media” boasts a management service for brands, publications, media platforms and podcasts. Their model scouts “THE.scout” is a boutique model management service that concentrates on scouting and developing talent for commercials, print advertising and editorial modelling opportunities. 

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You’ve now got the insiders list of the Top 20 Model Agencies in Australia…what are you going to do with all of this knowledge? Nothing because you think you’re not good enough. Oh no. Star this blog as a favourite in your web browser so you can come back and stalk *cough* research some more? Great answer! 

It’s important to note each of the model agencies listed here have different locations, divisions, and requirements for the models they represent. My personal tip…Research what those requirements are BEFORE you apply. 

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Sydney is often spoken of as australia’s largest market for the baby and kids modelling industries. that’s why you’ll find that many of the nation’s leading child talent agencies have offices right here in the city.

And, of course, as Australia’s longest-running child talent agency, Bubblegum Casting has our very own office in Sydney. 

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In fact, although our first office opened in melbourne way back in 1981, sydney is our largest market with our client base and talent book growing year on year..

Since our new owner and managing director Adam Jacobs took the reins, we’ve worked hard to make Bubblegum Casting one of the top child modelling agencies in Sydney. 

We’ve hosted some incredible events for our Sydney-based models that have been super fun to be a part of. We’ve also broken new ground by offering some fantastic in-house workshops aimed at improving the skills of the models on our books. 

Thanks to these workshops and the dedication of our Sydney team, many of the models on our books have enjoyed success working with some of Australia’s leading brands. We can even count a teen star or two among our wonderful kids. 

As we continue to grow, we found it necessary to move our Sydney office to a new location and you can now find us at our new address  — 108/30 Fisher Road, Dee Why, NSW 2099

If you’re a company or photographer looking for a fresh face for your latest campaign or shoot, then our Sydney team will be more than happy to help. 

And if you’re a parent with dreams of seeing your child on the catwalk or on the front cover of a magazine, then luckily for you, you’ve just found one of the most dedicated child and teenage modelling agencies in Sydney. 

Seriously, we love making dreams come true so give us a call on  1800 491 828   and let’s get working on your child’s career.

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Our clients love our Sydney-based models

The Harbour City is our largest market and as a result, we’ve become well respected as one of the most reputable baby, child, & teen modelling agencies in Sydney. 

In recent years, we’ve been inundated with briefs from some of the most well-known brands looking for Sydney child models for their latest campaigns. 

These big names include  Bunnings, Harcourt Education, Vic Roads, Herald Sun,  and  Just Jeans  among many more.  And when big brands want talent for their TV commercials, guess who they come to? That’s right, we’ve booked our kids TV commercials with names such as  Oreo, Wendys, Kraft, SPC, McDonalds, Ikea, Toyota, VW, Holden,  and  Sony . 

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Some of our talented kids have also worked on productions including  Summer Heights High, As The Bell Rings,  and  Pass The Plate . 

We even have a few little stars who have performed on the big stage in productions for  The Australian Opera  and in shows such as  Oliver . 

But that’s just a tiny sample of the work our Sydney-based child models have booked. If you want to know who else we’ve worked with, then go right ahead and check out  our work . You’ll be surprised just how many big names you recognise. 

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Bubblegum are great. They signed up baby Hubert and within 4 months he was already given the opportunity to be on TV! Everyone at Bubblegum are really easy to deal with and they a wonderful agency.

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What a professional outfit, from the very beginning of the process. All the staff we interacted with really showed endless passion for what they do and it clearly showed in the final photos that were produced. They made us all feel special even though you see so many families on a day to day basis. Thank you.

My daughter has recently joined Bubblegum Casting and they’ve been amazing from the first interview with Adam and right through to booking her first job. Maria and the team in the office have been fantastic and super helpful. Can’t wait for what’s next!

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At Bubblegum, we represent some of Australia’s brightest young stars, but even so, we’re always on the lookout for fresh new faces and talent – whether you’re in Melbourne , Sydney , Brisbane , Perth , and Gold Coast .

If your child is aged anywhere from 3 months to 17 years of age, and you think they might have what it takes to shine in front of a camera or on stage, then we want to hear from you.

We’ll set up a quick informal chat where we’ll get a feel for your child’s suitability for working in the industry.

The lucky kids that make it onto our books benefit from in-house workshops and coaching sessions to help them brush up on their skills. They’ll also get great advice and tips from the Bubblegum team, some of whom have worked as child models and actors themselves! We’ll even arrange a portfolio shoot with our in-house photographer.

We want all the kids on our books to have their chance to shine and if that means working twice as hard to make it happen, then that’s what we’ll do!

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Talent is fierce

We represent the beautiful, the diverse and the unique — our commercial models are featured in everything from local fashion catalogues to global lifestyle campaigns.

Our actors star in commercials, shows, and films directed by some of the biggest names in the industry.

From musical theatre performers to comedians to sports stars and beyond — we represent a hugely diverse spectrum of creative individuals.

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No matter how specific or unusual your requirements are; if we haven’t got the right talent on our books, we’ll hunt them down for you.

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Our talent agents will review your application and invite you for an interview if they feel you have potential.

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Following the interview, if our talent agents feel you have what it takes, you will be offered a contract.

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After joining Hunter, book your photoshoot and the team will work their magic and kick off your journey to becoming a star.

Now Hunting Actors, Models, Creatives & Influencers

We’re on the lookout for talented people looking for professional representation in the industry.

Actors, models, creatives, and influencers — if you want to take your career to the next level, then we want to talk to you.

Remember though, we only represent the fiercest talent!

Got a Kid with Star Potential?

Check out Bubblegum Casting — making dreams come true since 1981! From in-house workshops to professionally shot portfolios, they’re raising the standard for kids talent agencies everywhere. Boost your child’s career with Bubblegum Casting and secure opportunities with Australia’s leading brands and top-tier production companies!

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We hunt talent for the biggest brands and production companies in Australia and beyond. If you want to work with the best of the best, then you’re in the right place.

A fantastic agency! They create a simple and enjoyable experience for everybody! Love it!!

Great company to work for, always looking after their talent, would have no hesitation in working with them again

Great expeince working with HT team completed my first project Prompt response and briefing about each project is very help full

Hunter Talent has always had excellent communication. Information regarding shoots and auditions are always communicated clearly and the team are very friendly, open and helpful!

Fantastic agency! Very friendly and helpful. Will always put you forward in roles that best represent you as an artist!

Hunter Talent is the adult division of the highly successful ‘Bubblegum’ children’s casting agency. I sought them out when I moved to Melbourne to provide me with opportunities for acting work on screen. I knew producers would be seeking adults as well as young people when casting talent to fill all roles. I have been a member of MEAA (Actors Equity) for over thirty years and have vast experience in the industry. I have made thousands of dollars of income so far with Hunter as my representative. They are great communicators, exceptionally friendly and have decades of experience. I look forward to exciting new roles as Hunter keeps presenting me with opportunities.

I am new into this entertainment industry and Hunter Talent has been super supportive in my journey. I have successfully been able to grab a few projects through them! Their communication is clear and up to date at all times. They have responded promptly to my queries. I would highly recommend this agency.

The team at Hunter Talent communicate really well and are very efficient when it comes to auditions and jobs. Friendly team!

A great and supportive agency. I adore their guidance in my performing career

The team at Hunter Talent have always been extremely lovely and supportive throughout my time working with them. I am grateful to have the support of a team of professionals that are fantastic at what they do and encourage me in my career path!

Hunter Talent are a fantastic organisation. Highly professional and caring. Love collaborating with these guys.

I've been with Hunter Talent for a year or so and am so glad I joined. I have landed various auditions and scored a few jobs. They work tirelessly to submit you for campaigns and are super friendly! Couldn't ask for more in an agent.

Love the team, great communication!

I got my first tv gig with Hunter Talent, my excitement couldn’t be explained. I am thankful and looking forward to more opportunities that will lead to a fulfilled career in entertainment. My experience so far has been effortless.

Great Team! Very supportive and happy to assist anytime! It's been such an wonderful journey with HT, feeling very welcomed since day 1!

Thank you Hunter! I have worked with Hunter Talent for almost a year. They are attentive and are always putting me forward for new opportunities. I have booked a lot of work with them and appreciate their personal touch.

Absolutely amazing experience. I had a warm welcome and felt comfortable for the entire shoot.

Nothing but positive experiences when working with Hunter Talent agency. Every process is made easy when working with the team.I look forward to continually working closely with the team!

Just want to thank Hunter Talent for putting me up for an Australia's Seniors Insurance TV add - my first professional add acting after being a musician for 39 years! Everything organised so well and I had a blast doing it. Fantastic film crew etc etc etc. Here's to more in this field and looking forward to seeing it on air in Feb or March 2024!

Booked a TVC a couple of weeks ago and had a great experience with Hunter Talent! They were so lovely, communicative and quick to respond to my questions! Thank you HT :)

I feel so blessed to have Hunter Talent as my Agency, they are top tier! Being constantly put forward for jobs and advised on every step toward success makes this work so special. Hunter is more like a family unit than anything, I adore them! Absolutely consider Hunter Talent, it’s well worth it 🏼 🏼

The entertainment business is tough to navigate. It doesn’t end with just booking gigs. It requires having the right mix of skills, creativity, time management & patience. Having a killer team in your corner, helping sharpen your game, is the difference between feeling alone or supported. The Hunter Talent team, are the best, they’re absolute beasts, they won’t stop until it’s hunted & the kill is on the table. The team are beyond supportive of myself, my creativity & guiding me with absolute professionalism. 5 stars killers.

Such an incredible agency. Very professional, but also are the kindest group of people and communicate very effectively. Got my first job within a month of being signed!

Got my first shoot with Hunter talent and only started about 2 months ago, thank you for all the amazing work.

Amazing experience working with the team Atmosphere was beautiful. In the way. The art was designed was amazing. The support that we got from Hunter Talent was amazing, I’m excited for more opportunities in the future

Professional and diligent and polite. Amazing people to work with. I'm looking forward to the next gig. I know I'll be looked after, again.

A great and caring team. Couldn't ask for more <3

I love the experience, they help you throughout the process.

The team at Hunter Talent as absolute rock stars! After just a couple of job submissions, I was cast in a snack food TV Commercial. The process was slick and smooth from start to finish and I can't wait to grow this partnership more with the team. Thank you Hunter!

Hunter Talent is always personal, professional, and wonderful to work with.They are always hard working and dedicated to represent their talent to the best of their abilities. I’m happy to be a client!

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Hunter FAQs

Frequently asked questions, who are hunter talent.

Hunter Talent represents actors, models, creatives, and influencers aged 18 years and over.

We’re dedicated to unearthing the brightest talent and matching them with the best opportunities. Whether you’re an actor or a model, a creative or an influencer, you want to work with Australia’s leading brands, right? Well, we can help with that. With decades of experience in the industry, our agents have the contacts to get your portfolio in front of the right people.

We’re also a sister agency to Australia’s longest-running child talent agency Bubblegum Casting. While Bubblegum specialises in child talent.

Can anyone join Hunter Talent?

Yes and no. We represent actors, models, creatives, and influencers aged 18 and over.

We love people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and cultural backgrounds.

If you have talent, the will to succeed, and a solid work ethic, then you could be a good fit for Hunter Talent.

If you think this industry is good for a quick buck, then sorry but we probably won’t be able to work together.

How do I join Hunter Talent?

Call us old-fashioned, but we like to meet before we sign anyone to our books.

You can fill out our online application form and we’ll be in touch if we think you might be a good fit for the agency.

Who are your clients?

Hunter Talent has helped many of Australia’s leading brands and production companies find the right talent for their projects.

You can check out our list of clients right here . You should recognize a name or two 🙂

How much work will I get?

That’s the million dollar question right there.

The truth is that we have no idea as it all depends on your suitability to a role and a client’s requirements.

One thing we are sure of is that we’ll promote the hell out of you.

If a suitable brief comes in, we’ll make damn sure the right people see your portfolio.

The rest is up to you.

How many people do you represent?

We’re a boutique agency and that means that we place quality over quantity in everything we do.

We have about 300 super-talented folk on our books and we can vouch for the professionalism of each and every one. We can probably even tell you how they all like their coffee too.

Can I be a member of more than one agency?

That’s a definite no.

Seriously, when two agencies put you forward for the same role, it looks super unprofessional for both you and the agencies involved. Don’t do this thinking you’ll get more work because it could hurt your career.

How much commission do you take?

This depends on the job in question but our commission ranges from 10 – 20%

Do you charge fees to join the agency?

No, we do not charge fees to join the agency. However, we do require you to pay for portal subscriptions that are critical casting tools for the entertainment industry.

We also require you to have high-quality, professional headshots. If you don’t already have headshots, we can organise a shoot with one of our amazing in-house photographers for a reasonable fee.

Do I need to sign a contract?

Yes, we have a commission agreement that you sign when you join the agency. This is a legally binding document and it’s there to protect everyone involved (that means you too).

The commission agreement is usually for a period of twelve months as this gives us plenty of time to put your forward for suitable opportunities.

The commission agreement can be terminated at any time by mutual consent because after all, sometimes things just don’t work out.

How Much Do Child Models Get Paid in Australia?

Child models can earn upwards of $20,000 a year. Jobs range from a hundred dollars to a few thousand. Child models who model in TV commercials, billboard advertisements, and magazine shoots often have the largest earnings. Children can earn up to $10,000 for one job. Sometimes companies even pay $200 an hour!

Models can earn royalties from commercials or photographs that have been used multiple times. Thus, models have the chance to earn more than their initial paycheck.

Talent we represent

Want to break into the world of modelling and acting?

Our agency is dedicated to helping aspiring models and actors achieve their dreams. We have a team of experienced industry professionals who will guide you every step of the way, from helping you create a portfolio to finding the right auditions and casting opportunities. With us, you’ll have access to a wide network of industry contacts, and we’ll provide the support and guidance you need to succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career.

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Sydney dominate Carlton as Swans tighten grip on top of AFL ladder in SCG Marn Grook match

Sport Sydney dominate Carlton as Swans tighten grip on top of AFL ladder in SCG Marn Grook match

Sydney have soared two wins clear on top of the AFL ladder but were left with several concerns after crushing Carlton by 52 points at a heaving SCG.

The Blues exploded out of the blocks on Friday night to lead 27-1 midway through the opening term.

But it was all pain from that point on as Sydney piled on 14 of the next 16 goals to soar to the 17.15 (117) to 9.11 (65) victory.

The third quarter was particularly brutal as Sydney dominated the centre clearances 7-1 on the way to posting seven goals to two.

The result lifted Sydney two wins clear of second-placed Geelong, and marks the first time since 1945 the club has won nine of its first 10 matches.

Even if third-placed Essendon beat North Melbourne as expected on Sunday, the Swans will still be one and a half wins clear on top.

But the Swans were left with several concerns.

Star midfielder Isaac Heeney, who kicked three goals from 24 disposals in another hot display, was left hobbling after injuring his ankle late in the match.

Robbie Fox was subbed out in the third term after appearing to dislocate his right shoulder when he was bowled over by a sliding Jordan Boyd.

And the Swans will also be sweating on what the match review officer makes of Chad Warner's high fend-off that struck Carlton ruckman Marc Pittonet flush in the face with a forearm/elbow.

Warner was a standout with three goals and 28 disposals.

Nic Newman racked up 32 disposals for Carlton, but Sam Walsh (20 possessions) struggled for influence after being tagged by James Jordon.

Star Blues defender Jacob Weitering was subbed out at half-time after struggling through a corked quad he suffered in the opening term.

Look back at how the action unfolded in our live blog.

• 12:35 PM 12:35 PM Fri 17 May 2024 at 12:35pm Chad Warner wins the Goodes-O'Loughlin Medal
• 12:19 PM 12:19 PM Fri 17 May 2024 at 12:19pm FT: Sensational Sydney crush Carlton by 52 points
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Sydney fans will sleep soundly tonight and can enjoy the rest of this weekend safe in the knowledge that their gap at the top has grown a little bit. The Swans are the real deal, and proved it yet again tonight.

That's it from me tonight! The blog will be back tomorrow as Sir Doug Nicholls Round continues, and I hope you will join us then. Goodnight!

Chad Warner wins the Goodes-O'Loughlin Medal

No surprises there, despite some other stand outs. Warner was pretty breathtaking tonight, especially when the game was there to be won in the second quarter.

Warner finishes up with 28 disposals, three goals, 14 score involvements and 561 metres gained. And a whole lot of sidesteps.

FT: Sensational Sydney crush Carlton by 52 points

How do you stop them? I guess you could ask Richmond, who remarkably are the only team to beat Sydney this year.

But when they are really cooking, and their engine room is playing as well as this, it's hard to see many teams coming close. This was a clinical win, built from a resolute base of team defence and elite pressure and elevated by incredible individuals like Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney.

Carlton might have reached a tipping point with their injury list, and certainly without Jacob Weitering in the second half they looked very light on down back. The Blues looked tired and unable to match the Swans physically, which probably is to be expected.

The Swans are now two games clear on top of the ladder, and by most metrics the best team in the league right now. There is a long way to go before we get to September and the games that really matter but right here, right now, Sydney are the best team in it by some distance.

Into the final minutes of this one

We're into the part of the season where fatigue is starting to hit every team, which explains the fairly pedestrian pace this dead rubber of a last quarter has been played at.

Sydney are a couple of minutes away from a convincing win.

Hayden McLean with the accidental goal! Everything's coming up Sydney

McLean was trying to chip a little pass to Joel Amartey in the goalsquare there, but overhit his kick.

No matter, the ball easily cleared Amartey and his defender and instead trickled through for another goal. Been that sort of night for Carlton.

James Rowbottom won't be denied! Another Sydney goal

Chad Warner broke a couple of tackles and dished off to Rowbottom who broke a couple more. He threw the ball on his boot and watched it tumble end over end and straight through the middle.

Sydney's midfield has had a day out.

George Hewett kicks Carlton's ninth for the night

So the heat is already well and truly out of this one, but the margin is now under 40 points. I reckon we'll see some goals at both ends in this quarter, not unlike last night's bizarre shootout in Darwin.

Better pressure from the Blues inside 50 forced the turnover and Hewett marked the squaring kick directly in front of goal.

Isaac Heeney has three and the Swans hit straight back

Heeney and Warner seem locked in a little battle tonight, with Brownlow votes up for grabs and goals seemingly easy to come by.

Both now have three goals, the latest for Heeney coming from a 40 metre set shot from an angle.

Zac Williams kicks a goal for Carlton

Nick Blakey got a little bit excited and tried to take on the whole Carlton defence with one of his lizardy runs, but Williams wasn't having it.

His tackle was excellent, and the set shot from the resulting free kick just carried the line.

3QT: It's all Sydney as the Swans bust out to a 45-point lead

Not the contest we had hoped for, or thought we were getting during the first quarter. Instead Sydney have completely overwhelmed Carlton, who have run out of options and a little bit of fight in that third quarter.

There's just no stopping Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney right now, but every single Swan out there is playing his role to perfection and at 100 per cent intensity at all times. They've suffocated Carlton to breaking point, and now all there is to determine is the final margin.

Sydney will soon be two games clear on top of the ladder, Carlton could soon be out of the top eight.

Matt Kennedy pulls one back for Carlton

Just moments after Charlie Curnow hit the post from a long-range set shot, Kennedy converts from much closer range.

Muted celebrations as the third quarter winds down.

Hayden McLean takes the Sydney lead out to 52 points

Remember Carlton kicked the first four goals of this game. It has been an absolute hammering since about halfway through the first quarter.

So many goals are coming from straight from centre clearance, and the same is true there. Heeney laces out McLean, McLean finishes it off.

Harry Cunningham finishes off another slick Sydney move

End to end in the blink of an eye, Sydney have cut Carlton to ribbons after quarter-time tonight.

Cunningham was the final link in a sumptuous handball chain from half-back, and having run about 100 metres to get the footy he wasn't going to waste his moment. Great goal.

Chad Warner has three! What a performance!

At some point, Michael Voss might want to think about putting a Carlton player somewhere in the vicinity of Chad Warner.

He was just lurking about 15 metres off the pack inside 50, all by himself. Eventually the handball came out to him, and he's just not missing tonight. Sydney running away with it now.

Sam Wicks kicks another Sydney goal! It's an avalanche!

It's a bloodbath in the centre clearances now. The Swans are just walking straight out the front door and raffling off goals.

Adams, Grundy and Wicks combined that time with slick hands. The latter nailed the goal, and half the team got together to celebrate.

Isaac Heeney has two and it's all Sydney now

This is kinda what we feared might happen in this third quarter, as Sydney look just about ready to blow Carlton off the park now.

James Jordon's set up kick was great, but Heeney is just too strong for any Blues defender when he goes forward. He marks and goals from close range.

Chad Warner bursts out of the middle and kicks another!

Pristine Sydney football from the centre clearance! Grundy to Rowbottom, Rowbottom to Warner, Warner to goal.

Amartey got pretty handsy with the Blues defender on the line to usher the ball through, but the umpire was happy enough. Warner was even happier.

Isaac Heeney kicks his first of the night

With Weitering now out of action, that Carlton defence is going to be stretched all night. The Swans did well to bring it to ground, and McDonald's little tap gave Heeney the chance to snap another one through.

Curnow's early goal is quickly cancelled out.

Jacob Weitering has been subbed out

He copped a cork in the first quarter and clearly has been hampered by it, but at half-time the Blues have pulled the trigger on making that sub.

Carlton can't take a trick on the injury front.

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News Roundup Spring 2024

CEGE Spring Graduation Celebration and Order of the Engineer

Forty-seven graduates of the undergraduate and grad student programs (pictured above) in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering took part in the Order of the Engineer on graduation day. Distinguished Speakers at this departmental event included Katrina Kessler (MS EnvE 2021), Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and student Brian Balquist. Following this event, students participated in the college-wide Commencement Ceremony at 3M Arena at Mariucci. 

UNIVERSITY & DEPARTMENT

The University of Minnesota’s Crookston, Duluth, and Rochester campuses have been awarded the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, joining the Twin Cities (2006, 2015) and Morris campuses (2015), and making the U of M the country’s first and only university system at which every individual campus has received this selective designation. Only 368 from nearly 4,000 qualifying U.S. universities and colleges have been granted this designation.

CEGE contributed strongly to the College of Science and Engineering’s efforts toward sustainability research. CEGE researchers are bringing in over $35 million in funded research to study carbon mineralization, nature and urban areas, circularity of water resources, and global snowfall patterns. This news was highlighted in the Fall 2023 issue of  Inventing Tomorrow  (pages 10-11). https://issuu.com/inventingtomorrow/docs/fall_2023_inventing_tomorrow-web

CEGE’s new program for a one-year master’s degree in structural engineering is now accepting applicants for Fall 2024. We owe a big thanks to DAN MURPHY and LAURA AMUNDSON for their volunteer work to help curate the program with Professor JIA-LIANG LE and EBRAHIM SHEMSHADIAN, the program director. Potential students and companies interested in hosting a summer intern can contact Ebrahim Shemshadian ( [email protected] ).

BERNIE BULLERT , CEGE benefactor and MN Water Research Fund founder, was profiled on the website of the University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF). There you can read more about his mission to share clean water technologies with smaller communities in Minnesota. Many have joined Bullert in this mission. MWRF Recognizes their Generous 2024 Partners. Gold Partners: Bernie Bullert, Hawkins, Inc., Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and SL-serco. Silver Partners: ISG, Karl and Pam Streed, Kasco, Kelly Lange-Haider and Mark Haider, ME Simpson, Naeem Qureshi, Dr. Paul H. Boening, TKDA, and Waterous. Bronze Partners: Bruce R. Bullert; Brenda Lenz, Ph.D., APRN FNP-C, CNE; CDM Smith; Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA MN); Heidi and Steve Hamilton; Jim “Bulldog” Sadler; Lisa and Del Cerney; Magney Construction; Sambatek; Shannon and John Wolkerstorfer; Stantec; and Tenon Systems.

After retiring from Baker-Tilly,  NICK DRAGISICH  (BCE 1977) has taken on a new role: City Council member in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. After earning his BCE from the University of Minnesota, Dragisich earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas. Dragisich retired in May from his position as managing director at Baker Tilly, where he had previously served as firm director. Prior to that, he served as assistant city manager in Spokane, Washington, was the city administrator and city engineer in Virginia, Minnesota, and was mayor of Chisholm, Minnesota—all adding up to more than 40 years of experience in local government. Dragisich was selected by a unanimous vote. His current term expires in December 2024.

PAUL F. GNIRK  (Ph.D. 1966) passed away January 29, 2024, at the age of 86. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 24, at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T), where he started and ended his teaching career, though he had many other positions, professional and voluntary. In 2018 Paul was inducted into the SDSM&T Hardrocker Hall of Fame, and in 2022, he was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame, joining his mother Adeline S. Gnirk, who had been inducted in 1987 for her work authoring nine books on the history of south central South Dakota.

ROGER M. HILL  (BCE 1957) passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 90. His daughter, Kelly Robinson, wrote to CEGE that Roger was “a dedicated Gopher fan until the end, and we enjoyed many football games together in recent years. Thank you for everything.”

KAUSER JAHAN  (Ph.D. 1993, advised by Walter Maier), PE, is now a civil and environmental engineering professor and department head at Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. Jahan was awarded a 3-year (2022- 2025), $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The grant supports her project, “WaterWorks: Developing the New Generation of Workforce for Water/Wastewater Utilities,” for the development of educational tools that will expose and prepare today’s students for careers in water and wastewater utilities.

SAURA JOST  (BCE 2010, advised by Timothy LaPara) was elected to the St. Paul City Council for Ward 3. She is part of the historic group of women that make up the nation’s first all-female city council in a large city.

The 2024 ASCE Western Great Lakes Student Symposium combines several competitions for students involved in ASCE. CEGE sent a large contingent of competitors to Chicago. Each of the competition groups won awards: Ethics Paper 1st place Hans Lagerquist; Sustainable Solutions team 1st place overall in (qualifying them for the National competition in Utah in June); GeoWall 2nd place overall; Men’s Sprint for Concrete Canoe with rowers Sakthi Sundaram Saravanan and Owen McDonald 2nd place; Product Prototype for Concrete Canoe 2nd place; Steel Bridge (200 lb bridge weight) 2nd place in lightness; Scavenger Hunt 3rd place; and Aesthetics and Structural Efficiency for Steel Bridge 4th place.

Students competing on the Minnesota Environmental Engineers, Scientists, and Enthusiasts (MEESE) team earned second place in the Conference on the Environment undergraduate student design competition in November 2023. Erin Surdo is the MEESE Faculty Adviser. Pictured are NIKO DESHPANDE, ANNA RETTLER, and SYDNEY OLSON.

The CEGE CLASS OF 2023 raised money to help reduce the financial barrier for fellow students taking the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, a cost of $175 per test taker. As a result of this gift, they were able to make the exam more affordable for 15 current CEGE seniors. CEGE students who take the FE exam pass the first time at a rate well above national averages, demonstrating that CEGE does a great job of teaching engineering fundamentals. In 2023, 46 of 50 students passed the challenging exam on the first try.

This winter break, four CEGE students joined 10 other students from the College of Science and Engineering for the global seminar, Design for Life: Water in Tanzania. The students visited numerous sites in Tanzania, collected water source samples, designed rural water systems, and went on safari. Read the trip blog: http://globalblogs.cse.umn.edu/search/label/Tanzania%202024

Undergraduate Honor Student  MALIK KHADAR  (advised by Dr. Paul Capel) received honorable mention for the Computing Research Association (CRA) Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award for undergraduate students who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research.

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AKASH BHAT  (advised by William Arnold) presented his Ph.D. defense on Friday, October 27, 2023. Bhat’s thesis is “Photolysis of fluorochemicals: Tracking fluorine, use of UV-LEDs, and computational insights.” Bhat’s work investigating the degradation of fluorinated compounds will assist in the future design of fluorinated chemicals such that persistent and/or toxic byproducts are not formed in the environment.

ETHAN BOTMEN  (advised by Bill Arnold) completed his Master of Science Final Exam February 28, 2024. His research topic was Degradation of Fluorinated Compounds by Nucleophilic Attack of Organo-fluorine Functional Groups.

XIATING CHEN , Ph.D. Candidate in Water Resources Engineering at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory is the recipient of the 2023 Nels Nelson Memorial Fellowship Award. Chen (advised by Xue Feng) is researching eco-hydrological functions of urban trees and other green infrastructure at both the local and watershed scale, through combined field observations and modeling approaches.

ALICE PRATES BISSO DAMBROZ  has been a Visiting Student Researcher at the University of Minnesota since last August, on a Doctoral Dissertation Research Award from Fulbright. Her CEGE advisor is Dr. Paul Capel. Dambroz is a fourth year Ph.D. student in Soil Science at Universidade Federal de Santa Maria in Brazil, where she studies with her adviser Jean Minella. Her research focuses on the hydrological monitoring of a small agricultural watershed in Southern Brazil, which is located on a transition area between volcanic and sedimentary rocks. Its topography, shallow soils, and land use make it prone to runoff and erosion processes.

Yielding to people in crosswalks should be a very pedestrian topic. Yet graduate student researchers  TIANYI LI, JOSHUA KLAVINS, TE XU, NIAZ MAHMUD ZAFRI  (Dept.of Urban and Regional Planning at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology), and Professor Raphael Stern found that drivers often do not yield to pedestrians, but they are influenced by the markings around a crosswalk. Their work was picked up by the  Minnesota Reformer.

TIANYI LI  (Ph.D. student advised by Raphael Stern) also won the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation (DDET) Fellowship for the third time! Li (center) and Stern (right) are pictured at the Federal Highway Administration with Latoya Jones, the program manager for the DDET Fellowship.

The Three Minute Thesis Contest and the Minnesota Nice trophy has become an annual tradition in CEGE. 2023’s winner was  EHSANUR RAHMAN , a Ph.D. student advised by Boya Xiong.

GUANJU (WILLIAM) WEI , a Ph.D. student advised by Judy Yang, is the recipient of the 2023 Heinz G. Stefan Fellowship. He presented his research entitled Microfluidic Investigation of the Biofilm Growth under Dynamic Fluid Environments and received his award at the St. Anthony Falls Research Laboratory April 9. The results of Wei's research can be used in industrial, medical, and scientific fields to control biofilm growth.

BILL ARNOLD  stars in an award-winning video about prairie potholes. The Prairie Potholes Project film was made with the University of Delaware and highlights Arnold’s NSF research. The official winners of the 2024 Environmental Communications Awards Competition Grand Prize are Jon Cox and Ben Hemmings who produced and directed the film. Graduate student Marcia Pacheco (CFANS/LAAS) and Bill Arnold are the on-screen stars.

Four faculty from CEGE join the Center for Transportation Studies Faculty and Research Scholars for FY24–25:  SEONGJIN CHOI, KETSON ROBERTO MAXIMIANO DOS SANTOS, PEDRAM MORTAZAVI,  and  BENJAMIN WORSFOLD . CTS Scholars are drawn from diverse fields including engineering, planning, computer science, environmental studies, and public policy.

XUE FENG  is coauthor on an article in  Nature Reviews Earth and Environment . The authors evaluate global plant responses to changing rainfall regimes that are now characterized by fewer and larger rainfall events. A news release written at Univ. of Maryland can be found here: https://webhost.essic. umd.edu/april-showers-bring-mayflowers- but-with-drizzles-or-downpours/ A long-running series of U of M research projects aimed at improving stormwater quality are beginning to see practical application by stormwater specialists from the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. JOHN GULLIVER has been studying best practices for stormwater management for about 16 years. Lately, he has focused specifically on mitigating phosphorous contamination. His research was highlighted by the Center for Transportation Studies.

JIAQI LI, BILL ARNOLD,  and  RAYMOND HOZALSKI  published a paper on N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) precursors in Minnesota rivers. “Animal Feedlots and Domestic Wastewater Discharges are Likely Sources of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Precursors in Midwestern Watersheds,” Environmental Science and Technology (January 2024) doi: 10.1021/acs. est.3c09251

ALIREZA KHANI  contributed to MnDOT research on Optimizing Charging Infrastructure for Electric Trucks. Electric options for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks (e-trucks) are still largely in development. These trucks account for a substantial percentage of transportation greenhouse gas emissions. They have greater power needs and different charging needs than personal EVs. Proactively planning for e-truck charging stations will support MnDOT in helping to achieve the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals. This research was featured in the webinar “Electrification of the Freight System in Minnesota,” hosted by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies. A recording of the event is now available online.

MICHAEL LEVIN  has developed a unique course for CEGE students on Air Transportation Systems. It is the only class at UMN studying air transportation systems from an infrastructure design and management perspective. Spring 2024 saw the third offering of this course, which is offered for juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Research Professor  SOFIA (SONIA) MOGILEVSKAYA  has been developing international connections. She visited the University of Seville, Spain, November 13–26, 2023, where she taught a short course titled “Fundamentals of Homogenization in Composites.” She also met with the graduate students to discuss collaborative research with Prof. Vladislav Mantic, from the Group of Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis at the University of Seville. Her visit was a part of planned activities within the DIAGONAL Consortium funded by the European Commission. CEGE UMN is a partner organization within DIAGONAL, represented by CEGE professors Mogilevskaya and Joseph Labuz. Mantic will visit CEGE summer 2024 to follow up on research developments and discuss plans for future collaboration and organization of short-term exchange visits for the graduate students from each institution. 

DAVID NEWCOMB  passed away in March. He was a professor in CEGE from 1989–99 in the area of pavement engineering. Newcomb led the research program on asphalt materials characterization. He was the technical director of Mn/ROAD pavement research facility, and he started an enduring collaboration with MnDOT that continues today. In 2000, he moved from Minnesota to become vice-president for Research and Technology at the National Asphalt Pavement Association. Later he moved to his native Texas, where he was appointed to the division head of Materials and Pavement at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, a position from which he recently retired. He will be greatly missed.

PAIGE NOVAK  won Minnesota ASCE’s 2023 Distinguished Engineer of the Year Award for her contributions to society through her engineering achievements and professional experiences.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced ten inaugural (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines awards, with a potential $1.6 billion investment nationally over the next decade. Great Lakes ReNEW is led by the Chicago-based water innovation hub,  Current,  and includes a team from the University of Minnesota, including PAIGE NOVAK. Current will receive $15 mil for the first two years, and up to $160 million over ten years to develop and grow a water-focused innovation engine in the Great Lakes region. The project’s ambitious plan is to create a decarbonized circular “blue economy” to leverage the region’s extraordinary water resources to transform the upper Midwest—Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Brewing one pint of beer generates seven pints of wastewater, on average. So what can you do with that wastewater?  PAIGE NOVAK  and her team are exploring the possibilities of capturing pollutants in wastewater and using bacteria to transform them into energy.

BOYA XIONG  has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 40 Under 40 Recognition Program by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. The award was presented at the 2024 AAEES Awards Ceremony, April 11, 2024, at the historic Howard University in Washington, D.C. 

JUDY Q. YANG  received a McKnight Land-Grant Professorship Award. This two-year award recognizes promising assistant professors and is intended to advance the careers of individuals who have the potential to make significant contributions to their departments and their scholarly fields. 

Professor Emeritus CHARLES FAIRHURST , his son CHARLES EDWARD FAIRHURST , and his daughter MARGARET FAIRHURST DURENBERGER were on campus recently to present Department Head Paige Novak with a check for $25,000 for the Charles Fairhurst Fellowship in Earth Resources Engineering in support of graduate students studying geomechanics. The life of Charles Fairhurst through a discussion with his children is featured on the Engineering and Technology History Wiki at https://ethw.org/Oral-History:Charles_Fairhurst#00:00:14_INTRODUCTION

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