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
MAJOR QUESTIONS: The proposed Southern Thornlands Priority Development Area could eventually house about 24,000 people across the 900-hectare site. (Artist’s imression)
FeaturedState Politics

Infrastructure questions loom over Southern Thornlands growth

A plan for up to 8000 homes in Southern Thornlands faces questions…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
FeaturedFederal Politics

Bowman MP rejects One Nation move after Rinehart lunch

Bowman MP Henry Pike says he will “always” remain a Liberal after…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
POTENTIAL ANSWER: Redland City Council supports plans for an Eastern Metro expansion.
FeaturedRedland City Council

Council joins push to put Metro on track for Capalaba as its next stop

Redland City councillors have backed an Eastern Metro extension to Capalaba, calling…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
BOLD PLANS: The whitewater centre is proposed as a Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venue.
FeaturedRedland City Council

Calls for Birkdale project to move full steam ahead

Business leaders are urging council to advance the Birkdale precinct after a…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
SNEAK PREVIEW: Cr Tracey Huges and her husband Mark visited a cat cafe in Japan.
BusinessFeatured

Purr-mission finally granted for Capalaba Cat Café for rescue cats

Capalaba Cat Café has final approval to open, combining coffee and snacks…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
WIN WIN: The report says the change would reduce regulatory, time and cost pressures for both event organisers and Council.
Redland City Council

Events permit threshold could double under proposed changes

Community events under 1000 people could avoid a full entertainment permit under…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
FUN OF THE FESTIVAL: This year’s event continues a long tradition.
EventsFeatured

From strawberry glut to RedFest tradition

RedFest traces its roots to a 1953 fundraiser and a 1958 strawberry…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
FeaturedRedland City Council

NEW THORNLANDS TOILETS VANDALISED DAYS AFTER OPENING

Ratepayers face repair bill as brand-new William Stewart Park facility is forced…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
WILD SCENES: Police and paramedics were called shortly after 10pm on Saturday following reports a large party had turned violent.
FeaturedPolice

Capalaba party ends with man critical, teen charged

A man remains critical and a teenage boy faces charges after police…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson
(Left) Henry Pike MP is concerned about organised crime links. (Right) Estimates put illicit tobacco profits at over $4 billion.
Federal Politics

Bayside MPs clash over tobacco crackdown and health policies

Henry Pike, Amanda Stoker and Kara Cook outline competing approaches to illicit…

Andrew Jefferson
Andrew Jefferson