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

Fans out in force

The force was with Star Wars fans at North Lakes when Star Walking hosted its Skyforce Queensland event. See the pictures...

COVID-19 update: October 21

The state has one new community case of COVID-19, as nine high schools in the Moreton Bay Region get ready to open one-day vaccination hubs on Saturday…

Jodie Shipway new Deputy Mayor
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Jodie Shipway new Deputy Mayor

Moreton Bay Region has a new Deputy Mayor with a regional focus. Read why she wanted the job…

Flood of praise for Deputy Mayor Denise Sims
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Flood of praise for Deputy Mayor Denise Sims

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Peter Flannery has joined a chorus of people thanking Denise Sims for her service. Read what he had to say…

Delivering innovation and inspiration
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Delivering innovation and inspiration

Innovate Moreton Bay will build on its work of the past three years, driving business and innovation under a tender awarded by Moreton Bay Regional Council this morning…

Major award for Council strategy
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Major award for Council strategy

Moreton Bay Region’s Regional Economic Development Strategy has won an Economic Development Australia award. Read more here…

Borders reopening in time for Christmas
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Borders reopening in time for Christmas

Queensland borders are expected to reopen to interstate travellers in time for Christmas.

Grab a Moreton Bay holiday bargain
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Grab a Moreton Bay holiday bargain

Moreton Bay residents can book heavily discounted holidays in their own back yard with the launch of one of Queensland’s biggest tourism campaigns today.

Council bolsters commitment to business growth
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Council bolsters commitment to business growth

Moreton Bay Regional Council is launching a campaign to attract new businesses to the region. Find out what the region has to offer…

Live music in the spotlight

A new, free micro-music festival is headed to the Moreton Bay Region in a bid to boost the local music scene. Find out where to catch the gigs...