Andrew Jefferson

Andrew Jefferson is an experienced journalist and communications specialist with more than 25 years in the media industry. Starting his career in newspaper journalism in the UK, Andrew went on to work at the Goulburn Post (NSW), Southern Highland News (NSW), Ballarat Courier (VIC), Leader Community Newspapers (VIC), Herald Sun (VIC), The Rockhampton Bulletin (QLD) and the Geelong Advertiser (VIC) in senior roles. He is currently Group Editor at The Local Group in SEQ, where he combines his passion for local news with strong editorial leadership.
810 Articles

Councillor calls for more funding as tree safety fears grow across Redlands

Tree maintenance pressures are mounting across Redland City as residents raise safety…

Andrew Jefferson

BREAKING | Government considers appeal over dog death sentence

Queensland’s Dan Purdie, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, is understood…

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Redlands koala loss offset 105km from site

PUBLIC submissions are now open on a proposed Redland Bay housing development…

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Six sets of twins make history as Carmel College welcomes Year 7 cohort

CARMEL College at Thornlands has welcomed its newest Year 7 students with…

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Pressure builds for action on Raby Bay Foreshore Park

PRESSURE is mounting for urgent action on growing problems at Raby Bay…

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Redlands groups urged to apply for road safety education grants before March deadline

Community organisations across the Redlands are being urged to apply for funding…

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Councillor rapped after taking mower into own hands outside tourism office

A Redland City councillor has been quietly rapped by council after being…

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Counting the Local Cost of Reckless Government Spending: Pike

Redlands families are paying a growing price for what has been described…

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