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
As captains of The Lakes College, Katelyn Barber and Isaac Carter take their roles as leaders and mentors seriously. This year the pair has pledged to inspire and motivate fellow classmates as well as instill a sense of pride and belonging among other year levels
Locals and visitors will have the opportunity to explore a number of farms across the region, learn about regenerative farming, taste and purchase a wide array of fresh produce, and cut their own flowers as part of the inaugural Moreton Bay Farm Trail next month **FREE TO READ**
Breakfast Club celebrates 20 years of service
From one spur-of-the-moment Christmas lunch to serving meals five days a week, The Breakfast Club has been a vital lifeline for the homeless and families struggling to put food on their plates for 20 years. Read more about the charity's history and achievements here *FREE TO READ**
Urgent call for mentors to help struggling teens
A not-for-profit charity that helps struggling teens with their health and wellbeing is searching for more volunteers to become school mentors, with a new program to start up at Albany Creek State High School. **FREE TO READ**
A new community garden that aims to educate and inspire people to learn how to grow, nurture and harvest their own food through workshops and hands-on activities is set to open in Samford next month.
Bowlers go undercover at Bribie Island
Players who are on a roll at Bribie Island Bowls Club will no longer need to stop their game when bad weather arises thanks to the installation of two new undercover greens. **FREE TO READ**
Three roads still closed, chance of more showers
Three roads across Moreton Bay are still closed due to flooding, with more potential showers forecast for today and tomorrow
Families struggling with the cost of back-to-school supplies will have the chance to fill their children’s backpacks for a fraction of the price at an upcoming open day hosted by Queensland charity Stationery Aid **FREE TO READ**
SES crews to the rescue after wild weather
Local SES units have been kept busy following weeks of severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and localised flooding, with crews responding to more than 100 calls for help since mid-December.
Gallery: Best pics from 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we asked Moreton Daily photographer Dominika Lis to choose some of her favourite images from the year. See them here
