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
Bishopp Award for Marketing Excellence ‘an honour’
Cashmere Syrups was born out of COVID lockdowns and won the Bishopp Award for Marketing Excellence at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards. Find out more...
Winners helping young people succeed
Succeed Healthcare Solutions has won the inaugural EPIC Assist Award for Accessibility and Inclusiveness Excellence at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards. Find out more...
Weather warning: large hail, heavy rain
The Bureau of Meteorology says damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain could be headed for the South East Region, which includes Moreton Bay Regional Council. Here's what we know... *FREE TO READ*
Youngs Crossing reopens
Youngs Crossing Rd at Joyner reopened this morning after Seqwater reduced controlled releases of water from North Pine Dam. Find out more...
Creative innovators win Youth Excellence award
Finley Berry and Lauren Adair from Bray Park State High School have won the UniSC Award for Youth Innovation Excellence with their business, Shnoompy Boy. Find out more...
Pioneer wins Businesswoman of the Year award
“Never give up on your dreams.” That's the advice from the Moreton Bay Region Businesswoman of the Year, Kerry Lopes from Brisbane Whale Watching. Find out more...
Ellie thanks “absolutely incredible” team
Congratulations to Splice Marketing founder and director of marketing Ellie Bakker, who's been named the Moreton Bay Region’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Find out more...
Dam release: Youngs Crossing Rd to close
Youngs Crossing Rd at Joyner will close as Seqwater begins releasing water from North Pine Dam after 5pm today. Here's what we know...
Update: Severe weather warning
Three Moreton Bay Region roads are closed due to flooding and the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning. **FREE to read**
Wizarding wonderland opens in Samford
Tucked away in the streets of Samford, The Three Quills School of Witchcraft and Wizarding welcomes magical and non-magical people. Find out more...
