Kylie Knight

Kylie Knight has worked in community news for more than 22 years as a journalist, sub-editor and editor, mostly in the Moreton Bay Region. She has edited newspapers and magazines, most recently Moreton Life magazine, and produced content for digital audiences online.

Kylie understands the strength of community news and how a local newspaper can bring a community together, shine a light on unsung heroes and lobby for positive change.

Before her career in journalism, she was a public relations officer for Cancer Council Queensland.

The Latest from Kylie

$1.5 million for Bellara foreshore upgrade
News / Council

$1.5 million for Bellara foreshore upgrade

A $1.5 million upgrade of the Bellara foreshore is one of the key projects to be delivered as part of the State Government’s SEQ Community Stimulus Program (SEQCSP). Plans have not been finalised but there are some exciting additions on the wish list.

Free training for young people to create their own jobs
News / Council

Free training for young people to create their own jobs

Local schools can sign students up for a free seven-week training program which aims to help them start their own business - but they need to get in quick, there are just 100 places sponsored by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Watch Olympics on big screen
News / Council

Watch Olympics on big screen

We may have to wait until Wednesday to see if we’ll be hosting the 2032 Olympics, but regardless we’ll be celebrating the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games with a live screening event at Petrie this weekend.

Jetty 2 Jetty’s a cracker

Serious runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes and everyday heroes enjoyed a ‘cracker’ of a Jetty 2 Jetty yesterday. See results and photos from the event.

Spend Brisbane Holiday Dollars in Moreton Bay Region
News / Local

Spend Brisbane Holiday Dollars in Moreton Bay Region

Lucky recipients of the second Brisbane Holiday Dollars voucher draw have until August 15 to book and travel. Tourism operators across the Moreton Bay Region are ready to welcome them.

Full steam ahead for foodie festival

Full steam ahead for foodie festival

Organisers of Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival are counting down to the event on July 30 and 31 and August 1, working closely with Queensland Health to deliver a COVID-safe event and reassuring ticket holders.

Comedy, family fun in big Caboolture Festival program
News / Families

Comedy, family fun in big Caboolture Festival program

Caboolture is the place to be this August, with a massive program of events across three weeks for this year’s Caboolture Festival. There’s a free comedy night, family fun day and much more.

COVID-19 UPDATE: One new case

In good news for the state, there has only been one new case of COVID-19 overnight - the mother of a 12-year-old Newport boy whose positive test result was announced yesterday.

Sprawling home awaits

It is rare to find a property of this size at Scarborough, so this six-bedroom home is expected to attract plenty of interest from buyers looking for room to move or an investment opportunity.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Three new local cases
News / Local

COVID-19 UPDATE: Three new local cases

There have been five new cases in Queensland in the pasty 24 hours, two are in hotel quarantine and three are the result of community transmission.