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

The seven rivalries that define sport in the Redlands and Bayside

SPORT in the Redlands and Bayside has always been about more than…

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Disaster response review highlights strengths and small improvements

Redland City Council has endorsed an independent review of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred,…

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Councillors reject Weinam Creek plan, clearing way for new State-led car park

Redland City Council backs a State Government plan to deliver a long-awaited…

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Stoker backs land release on Straddie

State Government land release at Dunwich aims to boost tourism, jobs and…

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Cyclist dies after collision at Tingalpa intersection

An 83-year-old cyclist has died following a traffic crash at Tingalpa on…

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SharkSmart drones boost safety at North Stradbroke Island beach

Permanent shark-spotting drones are now patrolling Cylinder Beach on North Stradbroke Island,…

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Two homes destroyed in blaze

Two Wynnum homes were destroyed in an early morning Bayside fire, with…

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Wolves captain Jacob Krayem bound for NZ

Wynnum Wolves captain Jacob Krayem will join South Island United for the…

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AI ranks Redland councillors on effectiveness

We asked AI to assess the effectiveness of Redland City Council’s Mayor…

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Mission impossible: Why a bridge to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands still doesn’t stack up

From the editor's desk THIS week’s public outcry over Woolworths’ new $20…

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