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.
1371 Articles
Redland City Council

Council backs community-first submission on Dunwich Ferry Terminal upgrade

Redland City Council has unanimously backed a submission to the State Government…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
Brisbane City CouncilFeatured

Bayside set for major investment under Brisbane’s $3.9 billion cost-of-living budget

Residents across Wynnum, Manly, Lota, Belmont and surrounding suburbs are set to…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
FeaturedSport

The woman behind the Wolves

FOR most people, supporting a football club means turning up on a…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
FeaturedRedland City Council

Council backs call for independent review consideration over alleged conduct incident

Redland City Council has voted to seek consideration of an independent review…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
FeaturedRedland City Council

REDLANDS LAND BATTLE ERUPTS: COUNCIL SPLITS OVER CONTROVERSIAL MOUNT COTTON PLAN

A fiercely divided Redland City Council has voted to back a controversial…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
POWER PLAY: Electricity distributor Energex is under fire.
Community

Residents claim they are paying twice for Russell Island power

Residents and Council challenge Energex fees on Russell Island, arguing a 1995…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
FeaturedRedland City Council

Council ferry hub push sparks warning from Stradbroke Flyer as operator warns of “single-user design”

THE debate over the future of the Dunwich Ferry Terminal precinct has…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
Community

Bayside to take centre stage for 2030 Games

Redlands Coast could host world championship events if Queensland secures the inaugural…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
(Left) David Westlake with Kara Cook MP. (Right) Doug Alexander with Henry Pike MP.
Community

Locals recognised in King’s Birthday awards

Ten Redlands and Bayside residents have been recognised in the 2026 King's…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Surveillance cameras are catching record numbers of people dumping unwanted goods across Brisbane.
Community

Brisbane takes out the trash as dumping crackdown starts to bite

Brisbane ramps up its illegal dumping crackdown as complaints rise, with Cannon…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson