About DBN

Established and first printed in April 2003, The Doll & Bear News in Australia magazine is 100% Australian Owned & Produced and is independently owned.

DBN is a specialty magazine for Doll, Bear & Miniature, Collecting Enthusiasts… with fantastic Articles, The Show & Events Calendar & Reviews, Artists Profiles, What’s New?, Doll & Bear Help and much more!

Recent change of ownership in July 2006, has seen DBN’s quality information be presented with an updated look, and now includes the DBN Website, for the total collecting experience!

DBN will continue to inform enthusiasts with exciting, accurate and the latest information on Antiques, Vintage, Modern & Heirloom Doll, Bear & Miniature Collectables with 3 exciting issues released each year; 1 April, 1 August and 1 December. Plus… additional information, photos and downloads on the DBN Website for ‘The total collecting experience!’ 

Meet the team...

DBN: Ann Longford

Editor, Advertising Manager and Public Relations.  With extenstive training in the publishing industry and her past experience, Ann makes this unusual job description seamless.  Ann will assist you with anything.

Office Manager: Robyn L.

As Office Manager it is Robyn that has everything organised for DBN, from your e-mails, phone messages, accounts, subscriptions, to articles.  Robyn works tirelessly to ensure that deadlines are met.

Proof Editor: Debbie M.

Writer and poet, Debbie excels as DBN's Proof Editor.  Debbie enjoys the endless hours and challenge of editing to bring you your quality website and magazine.

Promotions: Dianne O.

With formal training and more than 30 years of experience, Dianne promotes DBN to Australia and the World.  Dianne see's a fantastic future for DBN, and has exciting promotion ideas planned for DBN.

Artwork Advisor: Keith P.

Accomplished Australian graphic & sketch artist, Keith is available to DBN for artwork advice, raising the quality artwork that DBN Advertisers and Readers now enjoy.

DBN Consultants

Sharing their expertise with DBN Readers;