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

Team helping break youth crime cycle
News / Local

Team helping break youth crime cycle

Police and youth justice workers have been working with young people across the Moreton Bay Region to reduce crime for the past two years. Find out how it's going...

Decision paves way for Warner development
News / Council

Decision paves way for Warner development

A childcare centre and swimming school could be built at Warner after Moreton Bay Regional Council granted preliminary approval to developer Ausbuild. Find out more...

Koala monitoring continues at The Mill
News / Local

Koala monitoring continues at The Mill

With more construction planned at The Mill, a specialised koala monitoring program has been extended. Find out what's happening...

Lions’ lease on CREEC café renewed
News / Local

Lions’ lease on CREEC café renewed

Morayfield Lions will run the CREEC café, using profits to fund community programs. Find out how the money helps…

24-hour petrol station to replace D’Aguilar corner store

24-hour petrol station to replace D’Aguilar corner store

A carwash and a new 24-hour petrol station will replace the D’Aguilar Corner Store. Read more about the development...

Griffin artist wins prestigious art prize
News / Local

Griffin artist wins prestigious art prize

Griffin artist Todd Whisson has won the 2022 Lethbridge Landscape Prize. Read about his work and see the landscape that impressed the judges...

Gift card program to encourage local spending

Gift card program to encourage local spending

A new local gift card scheme encouraging people to shop locally will be rolled out across the Moreton Bay Region. Find out what it's all about...

Suttons Beach survey results released
News / Local

Suttons Beach survey results released

More than 2000 people completed a survey about the future of Suttons Beach Park and its pavilions. Here’s what they had to say

STEM students chosen for Girl Power Camp
News / Education

STEM students chosen for Girl Power Camp

Two Moreton Bay shining stars are among 60 from around the state taking part in this year’s STEM Girl Power Camp. Find out what it’s all about…

The split second that changed a Senior-Constable’s life
News / Local

The split second that changed a Senior-Constable’s life

Senior-Constable John Kenworthy has been riding motorcycles for decades. But a crash in 2020 changed his life forever. As part of National Road Safety Week, here’s his story…