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

Fix on the way for Arana Hills blackspot
News / Council

Fix on the way for Arana Hills blackspot

The corner of South Pine and Plucks roads has recorded eight crashes in recent years. Find out when work starts to fix it…

Pirate Kitty captures hearts – and toys
News / Local

Pirate Kitty captures hearts – and toys

Ferny Hills favourite Pirate Kitty Kylo is using his powers for good instead of evil, raising money for rescue cats. Find out how he does it…

Suttons Pavilion demolition leaves wedding plans in disarray
News / Local

Suttons Pavilion demolition leaves wedding plans in disarray

A couple who planned to marry at Suttons Pavilion in April was shocked to hear it would be demolished. Now they're looking for other options...

Dickson Australia Day winners honoured
News / Local

Dickson Australia Day winners honoured

The hard work and dedication of volunteers, sports people and Lions clubs has been honoured at the annual Dickson Australia Day Awards. Find what they've done…

Singer making her mark

Singer making her mark

Nineteen-year-old Eatons Hill singer Zoe Quinn has known she wanted to perform since she first danced on stage in the Chai Tent at the Woodford Folk Festival. See the rising star in action this weekend

Flood fix on the way for Griffin
News / Local

Flood fix on the way for Griffin

Reconstruction work to ease flooding issues at the intersection of Henry and Dohles Rocks roads at Griffin is expected to start in the middle of this year.

Work on Youngs Crossing Road flood fix starts this year
News / Council

Work on Youngs Crossing Road flood fix starts this year

Work is scheduled to start later this year on a bridge for Youngs Crossing Road. Find out what’s happening…

Selfless volunteers honoured in Australia Day Awards
News / Local

Selfless volunteers honoured in Australia Day Awards

The achievements and selfless contribution of four Moreton Bay citizens have been celebrated at Council’s 2022 Australia Day Awards. Meet the winners….

Pirate Kitty finds furever home
News / Local

Pirate Kitty finds furever home

Pirate Kitty Kylo captured the imagination of The Hills District. Find out what he’s up to now…

Music Under the Stars returns to Samford

One of Samford’s favourite events is poised to return after the expected peak of Omicron. Find out who’s playing at Music Under the Stars…