Ashleigh Howarth

Ashleigh Howarth is a passionate journalist who has been working in the media industry for more than 10 years.

She has been the editor of several community newspapers, as well as a senior reporter at a metropolitan daily newspaper, all based in southeast Queensland.

Her favourite stories to write are the ones that lead to positive changes in the community, as well as travel, lifestyle, food and entertainment.

Ashleigh received her Bachelor of Journalism from the Queensland University of Technology.

You can keep up-to-date with Ashleigh on Instagram by following @journo_ash_

The Latest from Ashleigh

Vendors step in to save Bite Markets
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Vendors step in to save Bite Markets

After being told "see you later", four food vendors have put their hands up to ensure the Bite Markets at North Harbour continue to serve up a fun night of food and live entertainment for the community to enjoy. A grand reopening is planned for tonight, with spiral spuds, pizza, Bao buns and donuts on the menu

Donate to Salvos Christmas Appeal
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Donate to Salvos Christmas Appeal

The Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Appeal for 2022 with the aim of raising $3.1 million in Queensland to ensure no one is left in need during the festive season. Find out how you can help here

Big celebration for Repair Cafe
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Big celebration for Repair Cafe

Members from the Repair Cafe Redcliffe Peninsula gathered on Saturday morning for a special celebration to mark the group’s second anniversary. The group was formed in November 2020 and is run by a team of dedicated volunteers with the aim of reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill

Service guide for Remembrance Day
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Service guide for Remembrance Day

Since the guns fell silent on the Western Front on November 11, 1918, Australians have observed one minute of silence at 11am on November 11 - Remembrance Day. Here's a list of services happening across the Moreton Bay Region this Friday

Fur babies to meet with Santa Paws
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Fur babies to meet with Santa Paws

The jolly man in red will be taking time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole this year to meet with some of Moreton Bay’s best behaved fur babies when he drops by Peninsula Animal Aid (PAA) this month

Donate toys, gifts to kids in care
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Donate toys, gifts to kids in care

The Morayfield Shopping Centre is again running its annual Christmas Toy Drive, with all donations to be given to more than 400 children aged from newborn to 18 years in foster and hospital care. Here's how you can help

Convoy to roll into Redcliffe
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Convoy to roll into Redcliffe

Hundreds of big rigs will roll into the Redcliffe Showgrounds on Saturday for the annual Brisbane Convoy for Kids. The day will also include a family fun day, with rides, live entertainment, truck judging and more

Lolly business a sweet gig for brothers
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Lolly business a sweet gig for brothers

Two young boys from North Lakes have come up with a pretty sweet way to make some extra cash by starting their own business

Cameras capture Bribie's beauty
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Cameras capture Bribie's beauty

Moreton Bay will once again be in the spotlight for this week’s episode of My Way, with the cameras set to show off parts of Bribie Island

Christmas parade to light up canals
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Christmas parade to light up canals

Marine enthusiasts who own boats or jet skis are being urged to register their interest for the upcoming Bribie Island Christmas Lights Boat Parade