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.
521 Articles

A taste of India shines bright at Punjabi Sunrise

Discover Punjabi Sunrise in Alexandra Hills—offering authentic Punjabi cuisine, warm hospitality, and…

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Mayor Mitchell refuses to back Redland City Council’s annual report over transparency concerns

Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell questions ethics and integrity reporting in Council’s…

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A royal flush: Russell Island’s $1 million toilet shock

Redland councillors back plans to build new public toilets near the Russell…

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Ormiston College claims third straight TAS Champion School titles success

Ormiston College secures its third straight TAS Overall Champion title, led by…

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Councillors vote 6–5 against regulating Cleveland Central carparks

Redland City councillors voted 6–5 against regulating Cleveland Central parking, leaving both…

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Cricket great Lord Ian Botham coming to the Redlands Coast Sport Hall of Fame Awards Night

Cricket legend Lord Ian Botham headlines Redlands Coast Hall of Fame Awards…

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Legal advice prompts mayoral retreat over Council restructure dispute

Redland City Council legal advice finds two mayoral directions invalid, confirming the…

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Resident calls for end to ‘discriminatory’ paper fee

Ormiston’s Emmanuelle Rousseau urges Redland City Council to scrap the $1.70 paper…

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Community invited to help design new park at Point’s Botanix site

Fiteni invites the Redlands community to help design a new neighbourhood park…

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Veteran welcomes ‘historic’ appeal win in Alexandra Hills stabbing case

Army veteran Chris Sanders welcomes a Court of Appeal decision increasing the…

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