Despite warnings of a cyclone the night before, 40 or so professionals from every corner of the media gathered in Sydney's Verandah Bar last Wednesday. With the outdoor location, it's a good thing the weather had cleared, but good drinks and conversation warmed up an otherwise chilly winter evening.
Rachel Hills, mb Sydney hostess
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At Verandah Bar June 20th 2007
Photos by Rachel Hills

Freelancer Dana Mrkich, shesaid.com editor Anna Warwick, and freelancer Jennifer McCarthy.

mediabistro.com host Rachel Hills and freelancer Dana Mrkich.

Hachette Livre publicist Emma Noble and Cameron Cresswell senior literary agent Sophie Hamley.

Courier Newspapers commercial writer Xavier Toby and Hachette Livre publicist Jaki Arthur.

Freelance writer/photographer Sam Tinson and New Matilda's associate Sallie Don.

ABC journalist Sarah Drury, three2seven.com editor-in-chief Kelly Smeeton, and New Matilda marketing manager Akshay Shanker.

mediabistro.com hosts Stephen Wood and Rachel Hills.

New Matilda marketing manager Akshay Shanker, freelancer Adam Bub, and Eyeblaster account manager Jordan Guiao.

CareerFAQs publishing assistant Helen Isbister, freelancer Rob Townsend, Sun Herald writer Laura Parker, and 3D World online editor Darryn King.

Sydney Morning Herald reporter Alan Mascarenhas and freelancer Adam Bub.

mediabistro.com host Rachel Hills, Australian Doctor writer Gabrielle Babbington, New Matilda marketing manager Akshay Shanker, and Eyeblaster account manager Jordan Guiao.

Madison features editor Jessica Irvine, freelancer Alexandra Carlton, GQ deputy editor Nick Scott, freelancer Sam Tinson, and Madison copy director Louise Stewart.

Madison copy director Louise Stewart and mediabistro.com host Stephen Wood.