Overview
Launched on 1 March 2024, FutureNow Green News (FNGN) is published by AGOG Live Pty Ltd Australia as an independent digital business media, events, and affiliated services marketing agency.
As a unique B2B platform – and for the curious public – FNGN exclusively focuses on environmental business, innovations, investments, policies, culture, and green-travel in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific regions. Our mission is to foster collaborative growth in green and blue economy trading partnerships, reduce climate risks, and promote investments and innovations in green industries. Additionally, we are committed to advancing people-to-people Relationships through business live events, webinars, Green Business-Match Asia Trade Tours for Australian Green & Blue industries and the ESG Future Foundations Forum To Build a Better Tomorrow.
For expressions of interest in participating in business-match FNGN Asia Tours 2026, please email ani@futurenowgreennews.com and ani@ani-imc.com for full details.
CLIMAX©MEDIA Training Academy is a FNGN propriety of Communications + Media Training Transformation workshops to empower Future founders, ecopreneurs, marketing professionals and spokespersons with cutting edge media training and tool box resources, including media data-bases. ‘Click send’ with confidence to be published.
FNGN is in direct response to the Australian Government’s Nicholas Moore Report (SEAES2040) Australia’s SoutheastAsia Economic Strategy to 2040 with recommendations to raise bilateral Regional Literacy between our Australia-Asian-Pacific neighbours.
Our Logo
The ‘Ginkgo’ is the perfect climate resilience symbol as a “living fossil” surviving over 270 million years. A symbol honoring values of prosperity, adaptability and resilience in the face of global climate change, having survived five localised mass extinctions and radical climate shifts. Well-recognised in Australia and the Asia region, the Ginkgo is our collective beacon of hope.
Our Purpose
Amplifying and Accelerating the Australia–Asia-Pacific Green & Blue Transition
Through in-depth FNGN Q&A interviews and rigorously fact-checked reporting, supported by our Asia-based contributors, regional business associations, and government trade platforms – FNGN delivers sharp cultural intelligence alongside real market insight across Australia, Asia-Pacific, ASEAN, and China.
We cut through noise to highlight policy direction, incentives, and credible joint-venture opportunities in green and blue sectors—alongside emerging innovations and informed perspectives. FNGN equips decision-makers with the facts, context, and signals shaping the region’s evolving low-carbon economy—driving momentum toward the targets set under the Paris Agreement for 2030 and 2050.
Clear insight. Real opportunities. A better, more sustainable future.
To Get Your Voices Heard & Your Projects Seen in the Media, drop Ani an email to ani@futurenowgreenenews.com
CEO + EDITOR in CHIEF
Ani Annette Allbutt-Golightly
Background and Expertise
25+ YEARS BUILDING PATHWAYS IN AUSTRALIA-ASIA-PACIFIC: Ani Annette Allbutt founded FNGN in 2024 after returning to Australia from 25+ years living in Japan, China and Hong Kong, driving integrated media communications campaigns’ and strategy + cross-cultural business-matching events in key Asian markets including Singapore, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, China, and now Australia. Ani is passionate about Building a Better Tomorrow – inspired by increasing Aust-Asia regional literacy- through FNGN digital publication, media communications, training workshops + events; and organising Australian delegations to participate in Asia cleantech Conferences & Expos, which she is very familiar with. Under her ANI-IMC-PR company founded in 2010 in Hong Kong, Ani has lead branding and media and communications campaigns for international clients of MNC’s, Architects, Property Developers, Luxury Brands, 5-Star Hotels and Resorts, business development for clients expanding in China of Seimens, Intel, Lend Lease, ANZ Bank, Queensland Gov. Investment & Trade: and sales director and program director for large-scale Expos and Conferences in China, Macau and Hong Kong – and lead 4 company market-entry start-ups and expansions into China and on 4 executive management committees for JOYCE Hong Kong, M.Moser Associates China, GHC ASIA PR China, International American Clubs Shanghai; and director on 4 large-scale expos, conferences, and B2B events in China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & IMPACT: City of Melbourne: Melbourne Climate Network Founding Advisory Committee member collaborating on strategy and branding; Australia Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (AustCham) respponsible for China media & publicity and keynote speaker events, rebranding collaterals collaboration, and Aust-China Business Awards + head of CSR charity programs.
GUEST EDITOR / WRITER & FNGN MEDIA+COMMS TRAINER
Prue Gallaghar brings sharp insight and a dose of wit to lead FNGN Training Programs, our Media + Communications Services, and ‘People’ features.
Prue is a public relations/communications seasoned professional with more than 30 years’ experience in Australia and also based in London and New Zealand. She has worked as an account executive in public relations consultancies and as a Press Officer for a high-profile government organisation (The Design Council of Great Britain); she was an internal communications manager with IBM, and worked in-house doing media and trade relations for Logica UK.
She has successfully delivered media training, story-telling, crisis communications, and business communication seminars and education to top corporate managers and executives.
Whether she is writing IPO documentation, corporate profiles, media releases, or developing employee engagement strategies, she says the starting point is always the same: “what do we want the audience to know, feel, and do?”.
Previous roles have also involved organising media conferences and exhibition viewings and, in the UK, trade show stand participation, and the organisation of large-scale awards schemes and ceremonies that involved royalty, the Prime Minister’s office, and captains of industry.
During the early 2000s she worked as a freelance PR consultant and writer for Rowland Pinder Public Relations, working directly with several residential and commercial property developers (such as Lendlease), and property investment entrepreneurs like John Hopkins.
Versatility is a key strength. A wordsmith seasoned writer of media interview articles, advertising copy, brochures, business and executive profiles, newsletters, blogs, website copy, consumer and B2B AI safe multi-purposed media information, and speeches. Recently, Prue completed a ‘line-by-line’ edit of a book which is expected to be the basis of a Netflix series.
former EDITOR IN CHIEF
FutureNow Green News is entering its next phase of growth, with changes to the editorial team. Scott is no longer with the organisation, and we thank him for his past contributions.
Scott Podmore
Scott Podmore is an award-winning journalist, content strategist, and media entrepreneur with 30+ years’ experience in communications, publishing, and digital storytelling. As Editor-in-Chief of Future Now Green News, he drives narrative strategy focused on the people, projects, and innovations powering a more sustainable world. Scott is also founding shareholder and Head of Content at Hydrogen Systems Australia, helping position breakthrough green hydrogen technology on the global stage through sharp messaging, investor storytelling, and strategic media outreach. His background spans journalism, PR, investor relations, and storytelling for clean-tech, modular housing, entertainment, and travel and regenerative tourism sectors. Whether working with founders, governments, or green visionaries, Scott brings a passion for turning complex ideas into compelling content that inspires change.
Key Achievements
Scott Podmore’s career spans more than three decades across journalism, publishing, and strategic communications. A former journalist and editor with News Ltd, he has earned more than 20 journalism and publishing awards for excellence in writing, editing, and editorial leadership. His work as an author includes two bestselling books — Icons of Australian Music: Jimmy Barnes and Conversations With Mediums — both celebrated for their depth, authenticity, and storytelling craft. Scott has channelled his expertise into shaping impactful narratives that bridge mainstream media with the emerging green economy. His ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant content remains a hallmark of his professional success.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Dr Jonathan P. Hutt
Contributor- East Asia
PhD in Chinese History (ANU, Canberra), Jonathan combines academic expertise with senior airline leadership. He has published in Chinese and English, and held roles including Deputy GM (Strategy) at Spring Airlines—China’s most profitable carrier—where he led new Asia routes, partnerships, and international marketing. He later served as Commercial Director at Hong Kong Express, driving brand, government relations, and sales. Now based in Australia.
Diane Espley
Contributor- Asia
Based in Hong Kong, Diane is a serial entrepreneur and global connector. Formerly an Advertising Strategy Director with leading 4A’s agencies, she has built a career at the intersection of branding, market entry, and cross-border networks. Diane is active in the Slow Food Movement, AI Hong Kong, and supports international brands expanding into Hong Kong and China.
Jonathan Brown
Contributor – China
Based in China with 30+ years in senior leadership roles across the UK, Dubai, Jakarta, Hong Kong, and China, Jonathan offers unmatched on-the-ground expertise in navigating policy, strategy, and expansion. He advises businesses on entering and growing in China with a pragmatic, opportunity-focused approach.