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

Meeting finds common ground on Suttons Beach Pavilion
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Meeting finds common ground on Suttons Beach Pavilion

Moreton Bay Regional Council will work with residents to restore or rebuild the landmark Suttons Beach Pavilion after a successful meeting today and intensive community campaign.

Suttons Beach Pavilion action ramps up
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Suttons Beach Pavilion action ramps up

Community action to save Suttons Beach Pavilion is ramping up with peaceful protests, another petition, a Go Fund Me campaign and a meeting with council all in motion. We speak with the group leading the charge about what’s happening and how they rate their chances.

Cadet training to navigate life
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Cadet training to navigate life

The skills young people develop through Australian Navy Cadets set them up for life no matter what career path they choose. We chat to TS Moreton Bay Australian Navy Cadets Commanding Officer Lieutenant AJ Hughes about the program.

Breaking down barriers to learning
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Breaking down barriers to learning

Life Without Barriers’ HIPPY program is preparing parents and little ones for school, boosting numeracy, literacy and self-confidence.

Backyard battle rages

Backyard battle rages

LAWN grubs are decimating lawns across the region in large numbers enjoying summer heat, high rainfall and humidity.

Timber lining to dual crises
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Timber lining to dual crises

There may be a shortage of timber but there is no shortage of camaraderie among staff, customers and suppliers, according to Palletmasters’ General Manager Lorraine Hughes.

A jersey fit for a king, or Elvis
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A jersey fit for a king, or Elvis

Michael Hipwood is pretty sure he’s the first person to wear the Dolphins’ heritage jersey at Graceland. It turns out he’s no ordinary Dolphins-loving tourist and was there to help seal a deal to manufacture up to 30,000 electric vehicle charging stations per year in the US. We ask him about the special photo.

Frontline heroes series part 4: guiding students through pandemic
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Frontline heroes series part 4: guiding students through pandemic

Teachers continue to be committed, dedicated, caring professionals providing support to students and parents as they navigate the challenges of a global pandemic including a delayed start to the 2022 school year. We chat to one as part of our Frontline Heroes series.

Frontline heroes series part 3: nurses rise to the challenge
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Frontline heroes series part 3: nurses rise to the challenge

Nurses have been on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19 for the past two years. We chat to Redcliffe Hospital COVID ward Nurse Unit Manager Robyn Easton as we continue to shine a light on the region’s Frontline Heroes.

Suttons Beach Pavilion: how to have your say
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Suttons Beach Pavilion: how to have your say

Public consultation on the future of Suttons Beach Pavilion begins this week, so we asked Moreton Bay Regional Council how it will work and how the community can get involved. Here’s everything you need to know.