Jodie Powell
Jodie has extensive experience in print and online media spanning community, regional and metropolitan mastheads, as well as corporate communications.
She believes local newspapers have a crucial role to play in advocating for residents, and supporting local organisations, events, charities and sporting groups, as well as celebrating important milestones in our communities.
A passionate story teller, she prides herself on delivering successful community campaigns to highlight issues of importance to readers.
The Latest from Jodie
Moreton Bay Kids' Festival postponed
With wet weather predicted over the next four days, organisers of this year’s Moreton Kids Festival have made the difficult decision to postpone the event. Here's what's happening...
International Women’s Day: Leading by example
Before Jodie Shipway was elected to Moreton Bay Regional Council in 2020, her sole role model was her mum, Kerry. But she’s added a couple of others in recent years. Find out who they are.... **FREE TO READ**
Judges poised for Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards
There’s just 10 days left to nominate for this year’s Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards and the judges are already excited about reviewing all the entries.
Lisa Wilkinson champions a gender-equal future
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson is the keynote speaker at a sold-out International Women's Day lunch at Eatons Hill this week. Here's our exclusive interview. **FREE TO READ**
Push to ban caravans, boats from street parking
Caravans, trailers and boats could be banned from parking on the roadside under a new law proposed by Moreton Bay Regional Council. Here's why...
Golden effort for Redcliffe Surf Life Savers
Nippers from the Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club have brought home gold and bronze from the Queensland Youth Life Saving Championships. Here's how they did it...
Resilience boost for Woodfordia
Woodfordia is among 32 Queensland tourism operators to share in $5 million in government funding to help recover from extreme weather in 2021 and 2022. Here's how it will help...
New deal a boost for Dolphins NRL and Moreton Bay Region
Dolphins NRL players will promote the Moreton Bay Region under a two-year deal with Moreton Bay Regional Council. Here's what it's all about...
It's official: Suttons Beach Pavilion to be rebuilt
The 600-page structural integrity report into the condition of Suttons Beach Pavilion has been released to the public. Here's what the future holds in our FREE to read article...
