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

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...

Council working magic at Fairy Way
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Council working magic at Fairy Way

The growing popularity of Deception Bay’s Fairy Way has prompted planning for a series of upgrades by Moreton Bay Regional Council. Find out what's in store...

Caring at the heart of Vi’s work

Redcliffe’s Vi Wilson has been recognised for more than four decades of service to the community through her work with Zonta.

Save Triple Zero for emergencies
News / Crime

Save Triple Zero for emergencies

Police are urging people to only call Triple Zero in the case of a life-threatening emergency, with just a fraction of calls falling into that category...

Eckersley Print Group’s golden milestone

Eckersley Print Group’s golden milestone

From humble beginnings as a small family business, Eckersley Print Group has grown to an award-winning company. It still holds true to the family values of its founder…

Potters spinning creativity

Redcliffe Pottery Group members have unleashed their creativity for this year’s Clay on Display exhibition. Find out where it’s on…

COVID-19 UPDATE: September 30

The Premier has provided an important COVID-19 update this morning. No lockdown, but a return to some restrictions and exposure sites in our region...Read about what's changed...

Make-up artist comes to bride’s rescue
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Make-up artist comes to bride’s rescue

Jodi Jeyes didn’t hesitate to help when she heard a bride was left without a make-up artist on her wedding day. Read about how the drama unfolded…

Be ready to weather storm season
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Be ready to weather storm season

The Moreton Bay Region could be set for its first storm of the season, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting possible storms for the next two days. It’s time to prepare. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and your property…

When Anna met “Freddie”
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When Anna met “Freddie”

“Freddie Mercury” popped in to visit Guinness World Record holder Anna Connor at Teddies ’n’ Sweets in Redcliffe today. Find out why…