By Kirra Livingstone
I STARTED at Glasshouse Country and Maleny News on April 19, 2022 as a casual sports reporter, while I was completing my final year of studies, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Journalism and Sociology.
After less than a year at the paper, I was promoted to a full time journalist, where I focused on writing about a range of topics including sport, general news, business and everything in between!
Ever since I was a kid watching the news on TV every night, I always dreamed of becoming a journalist. It has been an absolute honour working for Glasshouse Country and Maleny News, and our sister publication The Sentinel News.
Thank you to the community for trusting me to tell your stories for the past three years, whether it was serious, feel good, emotional, or fun.
Some of my proudest achievements at the paper include winning best news picture two years in a row, and best young journalist this year at the Queensland Country Press Awards.
I’ve also met some amazing, interesting people over the years, including Reed Mahoney, who once played for my favourite NRL team (Go Eels)!
A special thanks to the talented team behind our two publications, who have helped shape me into the writer I am today.
