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.
635 Articles

Koala habitat under threat as 128-lot Kinross Road subdivision goes to public consultation

A controversial 128-block housing subdivision in Thornlands has been thrown open to…

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Petition calls for free mainland water play park

A community petition calling for a free public water play park on…

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Kara Cook hails early impact of social media age ban as 4.7m under-16 accounts removed

Local MP Kara Cook has welcomed early signs that Australia’s world-leading social…

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Redland City Council posts $3.5m surplus as storm clean-up costs bite

Redland City Council has delivered a $3.54 million operating surplus for the…

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Decade-long lease proposed to secure Straddie arts hub

A long-standing arts organisation on North Stradbroke Island could secure its future…

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Crime hotspots and safe havens across Redlands and Bayside in 2025

Queensland Police data reveals crime hotspots and safest suburbs across Redlands and…

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Legacy group seeks stronger profile as Olympics planning goes before councillors

Redland City councillors will next week be asked to formally consider a…

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A historic kick-off: Solomon Kings step onto football’s professional stage

FOR decades, football in the Solomon Islands has been powered by raw…

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From Caracas to Macleay Island: A Venezuelan’s story of exile, fear, and hope

FOR Miguel Angel Andujar, Venezuela is never far from his thoughts. Though…

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