Do you mean platforms to create content (design/video/editing), platforms to publish/distribute (social, video, blogs), or platforms to sell/monetize? Below is a compact, practical list covering all three — with the best options used by creators in Australia plus why each is useful.

Design & quick content creation

• Canva — easy drag‑and‑drop for social posts, thumbnails, simple video; Australian-founded and widely used by creators and small businesses. (canva.com)
• Adobe Creative Cloud / Adobe Express — industry standard for pro design, photo and video work; Express is faster for social assets.
• Figma — UI/design collaboration and prototyping (great for teams).
• Affinity Photo / Affinity Designer — one‑time‑purchase alternatives to Photoshop/Illustrator.

Video creation & editing

• DaVinci Resolve (Blackmagic Design) — pro-grade editor, color and audio tools; Blackmagic is an Australian company and Resolve is a top choice for creators who need a powerful free/paid editor. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Adobe Premiere Pro / Premiere Rush — industry standard and easier Rush app for quick edits.
• Final Cut Pro — Mac-optimized pro editor.
• CapCut — fast mobile-first editor for short-form video.

Asset marketplaces & templates

• Envato (Elements / Market) — huge library of templates, stock video, graphics and mockups (originally Australian‑founded; acquired by Shutterstock in 2024). Great for affordable ready-made assets. (shutterstock.com, investor.shutterstock.com)
• Shutterstock / Storyblocks / Pond5 — large stock libraries for premium assets.

Publish / distribute (where to post)

• YouTube — dominant video platform and search second only to Google; essential for long-form and evergreen content.
• TikTok — best for short-form viral reach, especially younger audiences.
• Instagram (Feed/Reels/Stories) — visual storytelling and shopping integration.
• Facebook — broad reach, useful for community groups and ads.
• LinkedIn — best for B2B and professional thought leadership.
  (Usage and time‑spent patterns show strong social adoption across Australia — TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Meta platforms remain high‑reach options). (wearesocial.com, marginmedia.com.au)

Hosting, publishing & monetization

• WordPress.org (self-hosted) — most flexible for blogs, SEO, and full‑site control.
• Squarespace / Wix — fast site builders with templates and commerce features.
• Shopify — best for creators selling physical/digital products at scale.
• Substack / Ghost — simple publishing + subscription monetization for writers.
• Patreon / Ko‑fi / Buy Me a Coffee — subscription & patronage platforms for recurring creator income.
• Gumroad / Sellfy — simple storefronts for digital downloads.

Tools to speed workflow

• Airtable / Notion — content planning and asset management.
• Buffer / Hootsuite / Later / Creator Studio — scheduling and analytics for multi‑platform posting.
• Descript — fast podcast & video editing with AI transcription.
• Otter / Rev — transcription services for repurposing content.

How to pick the “best” for you (short guidance)

• Goal = quick social posts: Canva + CapCut + Instagram/TikTok.
• Goal = pro video / film: DaVinci Resolve (or Premiere) + YouTube.
• Goal = build a business / sell products: Shopify or WordPress + Stripe/Afterpay for local payments.
• Goal = audience + recurring revenue: combine a distribution platform (YouTube/Instagram/TikTok) with Patreon, Substack or a shop.

Notes specific to Australia

• Several of the tools above were founded in Australia (Canva, Blackmagic, Envato) and remain widely used locally. (canva.com, en.wikipedia.org, shutterstock.com)
• Platform reach and behaviour in Australia favour video and short‑form content (TikTok and YouTube high time‑spent), so prioritise video formats if your target is Australian audiences. (wearesocial.com)

If you tell me your primary content type (video, images/graphics, audio/podcast or long‑form writing) and whether you want to focus on creation, distribution, or monetization, I’ll recommend a tailored 2‑step tool stack (free + paid) and a simple weekly workflow you can follow.