Luke Benedictus has given his notice of resignation as editor of Men’s Health Australia.

Pacific Magazines CEO Gereurd Roberts said in an internal memo that Benedictus will finish up on November 19, 2018 due to family reasons, and start with online portal The Father Hood the next day as content director from his new office in Melbourne. He had been with the magazine for a decade.

Benedictus has agreed to contribute to Men’s Health from time to time, added Roberts.

Co-founded by Benedictus, Andrew McUtchen, and Jeremy Macvean, The Father Hood is geared towards fathers and fathers-to-be. Kids portal The Parent Brand and production company About Bob are partners in the new venture, as reported over B & T.

When asked about Benedictus’ new opportunity, McUtchen said his ability to relate with Australian men and his experiences as a father was a good fit to engage men who want to improve their fatherly skills.

Follow Benedictus on Twitter @lukebenedictus.

Ten Daily’s editors circle has been bolstered with three new faces.

At the top of the list, Network Ten announced today that Anthony Sharwood takes on the sports desk, backed up by many years’ experience at News.com.au, HuffPost Australia, and sports website PlayersVoice. “Just wandered into ten daily and nobody kicked me out so I think I'm the new sports editor. Excited!” read part of Sharwood’s Twitter profile description. Ten Daily managing editor Mel Cornford said Sharwood’s experience will be a vital asset in Ten Daily pushing forward with more sports content.

Lawrence Champness comes in on September 24, 2018 as Ten Daily’s new social media editor. He spent seven years at the ABC as a social media producer, plus stints at 2UE and Southern Cross Austereo.

Natasha Lee signs on as lifestyle editor. She joins from Daily Mail Australia, where she spent six months as assistant showbiz editor, and two years prior with Yahoo! 7 as morning e

Hit99.5 Sunraysia has welcomed Amy Hegedus to co-host its breakfast show with Michael Billings.

Hegedus was offered the job after a trial run with Billings — in the wake of co-host Amber leaving for Triple M Bundaberg in June — resulted in some brewing chemistry. Hegedus also had a short solo gig as Billings went on early paternity leave a few weeks back.

Previously, Hegedus worked a one-year run for a Hot 100 Darwin Saturday-morning show, and also has extensive marketing experience at ARN, NewsCorp Australia, and Hearst Magazines, among others.  

“We are thrilled to have Amy join the team and offer a new DNA to the show which compliments the already stellar line up on Hit,” said Southern Cross Austereo regional VIC/SA content director Luke Toohey, as reported over Radio Today.

“I know Amy and Billows are going to build a great relationship with listeners in Mildura and surrounds.”

Justine Cullen is stepping down this month as ELLE Australia’s EIC, Bauer Media announced today.

Cullen said the time had come to concentrate more on her family following a long service with the company. She had been with Bauer Media as an editor for ten years, including the last five years in charge at ELLE.

Current ELLE deputy editor Genevra Leek will be acting EIC pending the selection of a new head.

“Justine’s contribution not only to ELLE, but also to the magazine industry, has been significant,” said Bauer Media Australia GM for publishing Fiorella di Santo.

“Since launching ELLE five years ago, Justine has twice won PA Cover of the Year and has also secured consecutive year-on-year readership increases. She has continued to innovate and bring new ideas that keep the industry fresh, while also delivering engaging content that inspires readers. We want to thank Justine for her incredible contribution and wish her every success for the future.&rdqu

Grin Creative is publishing a new free quarterly magazine for Melbourne’s Avalon Airport.

Scheduled for release later this month, Avalon Inbound I Outbound offers content on various travel destinations in Australia and Asia. Some of the Australia content is aimed at generating interest in the Great Ocean Road and around Geelong.

The introduction of the new magazine is being timed to build up interest for the airport’s opening of a new international terminal in December 2018; budget carrier Air Asia will be the first to send flights to Avalon.

Grin Creative director Justin Jamieson said the company’s experience in publishing the National Geographic Traveller and get lost, among other magazines, will work towards the success of Avalon Inbound I Outbound.

“We're really excited to be working with Avalon Airport and adding this magazine to our already well-established publishing arm, which includes National Geographic Traveller, the award winning get lost mag

Emily Baker is now in action at The Mercury in Hobart, Tasmania.

Baker started this week after wrapping up affairs late last month at The Canberra Times, where she covered the education beat for the past two years.

She previously spent three years with Fairfax Media paper The Examiner in Launceston before going for a few months with Mindframe’s media advisory panel.