Welcome to the Coast Current contact page. Here you will find the quickest way to reach the right person or department, our editorial team, our registered office and phone numbers, and our procedures for corrections and complaints. We are committed to transparent, accountable journalism and we invite you to get in touch.
Who owns and operates Coast Current?
Coast Current is owned and operated by Southern Cross Press Pty Ltd, a New South Wales company (ACN 623 891 045). The Editor-in-Chief, Alex Chen, has overall responsibility for editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. Our registered office is at Level 14, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
Our funding comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. All sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled and affiliate links are disclosed. Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions. For full details see our ownership and funding disclosure and our advertising and affiliate disclosure.
How do I contact the right desk?
Use the function email addresses below to reach the appropriate team directly. Each address is monitored by the relevant desk and should be used for the purpose listed. For general enquiries, use info@coastcurrent.net.
- editorial@coastcurrent.net – For feedback, comments or questions about editorial content and standards.
- newsdesk@coastcurrent.net – For news tips, story ideas and breaking news submissions.
- tips@coastcurrent.net – To securely share documents, documents or confidential information (see Tip Us for guidance).
- press@coastcurrent.net – For media enquiries and interview requests.
- corrections@coastcurrent.net – To report an error in a published article (see Corrections Policy).
- complaints@coastcurrent.net – To lodge a formal complaint about content or conduct (see Complaints Procedure).
- factcheck@coastcurrent.net – To suggest a fact-check or query the accuracy of published material.
- legal@coastcurrent.net – For legal notices, subpoenas and takedown requests (see Copyright & Takedown Policy).
- privacy@coastcurrent.net – For privacy-related inquiries and data requests (see Privacy Policy).
- advertising@coastcurrent.net – To discuss display advertising, sponsorship or commercial partnerships.
- partnerships@coastcurrent.net – For content licensing, syndication and strategic partnerships.
- publisher@coastcurrent.net – For matters concerning the publisher, Southern Cross Press Pty Ltd.
- copyright@coastcurrent.net – For copyright queries and permissions.
- affiliate@coastcurrent.net – For questions about affiliate links and disclosure.
- sponsored@coastcurrent.net – For enquiries about sponsored content and native advertising.
Who is on the editorial team?
The editorial team is led by Editor-in-Chief Alex Chen, supported by a Managing Editor, a Politics & Public Affairs Editor, a Business & Economy Correspondent, a Culture & Society Editor, and a Standards & Fact-Checking Lead. Full profiles and contact details are on our Our Team page.
Key editors include Emma Nguyen (Managing Editor), Liam O’Brien (Politics & Public Affairs Editor), Sophie Campbell (Business & Economy Correspondent), Charlotte Singh (Culture & Society Editor), and Thomas Walsh (Standards & Fact-Checking Lead). Each article is written by a named journalist, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. For a complete list of the newsroom and editorial staff, visit our-team.
What is the registered office and phone number?
Our registered office is Level 14, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. The main switchboard number is +61 2 5550 1800. For editorial matters, the editorial line is +61 2 5550 1900. You may also reach the Editor-in-Chief directly on +61 2 5550 1901.
These numbers are answered during business hours (AEST). For after-hours emergencies or breaking news, please use the editorial email address. Our ACN is 623 891 045. Southern Cross Press Pty Ltd is incorporated in New South Wales.
How do I report a correction or make a complaint?
If you have identified an error in one of our articles, please email corrections@coastcurrent.net with the article URL and the correction required. For formal complaints about editorial content, journalistic conduct, or any breach of our standards, please use complaints@coastcurrent.net. We handle all submissions in accordance with our published policies.
Our detailed Corrections Policy explains how we investigate and correct errors. Our Complaints Procedure sets out the process for raising a complaint, including timelines and escalation. You can also send a confidential tip via our Tip Us page. We aim to acknowledge all corrections and complaints within two business days.
Our commitments
- We publish corrections and clarifications promptly and transparently, with a clear note on every corrected article linking to our corrections policy.
- We fact-check every article before publication and maintain an independent fact-checking process led by Thomas Walsh.
- We clearly label all sponsored content, affiliate links and commercial partnerships, and ensure they never influence editorial conclusions.
- We protect the identity of confidential sources and handle all tips securely via our encrypted tip line.
- We uphold the Australian Press Council’s principles of accuracy, fairness and privacy in all our reporting.