A new craze that originated in Queensland near Slacks Creek has attracted some criticism. Is this new fad dangerous or involve the wearing of silly hats? No, it is rear window car stickers that depict the family of the owner of the car.

A new campaign in support of the paper and printing industries has kicked off in Australia. Two Sides Australia is looking to enlist the support of paper and print companies from around Australia to defend its actions to the broader community.

Printing supplies company Bermuda has expanded into Queensland opening a new distribution centre in Brisbane. The new centre in the Brisbane suburb of Virginia has been set up to provide consumable printing services to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

Global inkjet printer manufacturer Domino is now offer label press manufacturing following the launch of its new N600i four colour press.

The annual marketing forum hosted by the Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) will have plenty on offer for print services companies. While digital is gaining an ever-more significant presence in the marketing world, according to ADMAs chief executive Jodie Sangster there are still plenty of opportunities in the direct marketing industry for Aussie print companies whether they come from Slacks Creek in Queensland or Subiaco in Western Australia.

Womens Network Australia (WNA) will be holding a business networking luncheon on Thursday, July 14 from 11:30 am to 2:15 pm. Member firms in nearby Slacks Creek and surrounding areas will be printing brochures to hand out at the luncheon. WNA members who bring a door prize to the event will be allowed to place a brochure and/or product samples on attendees seats.