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

Let loose on the dance floor with Divas of House
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Let loose on the dance floor with Divas of House

Featuring two DJs playing back-to-back, a roving saxophone on the dance floor, and live guitar solos, Brisbane-based band Divas of House is set to deliver a unique musical experience at this year's Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival. Find out what is on their setlist here

4 Ingredients author to share her favourite recipes
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4 Ingredients author to share her favourite recipes

Best-selling author behind the hugely successful 4 Ingredients cookbooks, Kim McCosker, will share three of her favourite recipes when she takes to the stage at this year’s Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival. Find out what she plans to make here

Learn to cook like Adam Liaw at MBFW
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Learn to cook like Adam Liaw at MBFW

Adam Liaw, who became a household name after winning the second season of MasterChef Australia, is set to share some of his favourite recipes when he appears at the upcoming Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival. Find out more here

Indi folk singer to melt hearts at MBFW
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Indi folk singer to melt hearts at MBFW

With his heartbreaking lyrics and warm folk melodies, Kelsey Berrington from Kobble Creek in Moreton Bay’s hinterland will deliver another moving set when he performs at this year’s Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

Alastair to share his love of local produce
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Alastair to share his love of local produce

Celebrity chef Alastair McLeod is ready to declare his love once again for the city’s abundance of fresh produce when he takes to the stage at this year’s Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

MasterChef star Georgia Barnes primed for Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

2015 MasterChef Australia runner-up can’t wait to showcase the region’s ingredients at this year’s Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival. We chat to her about what to expect.

Leena to add some jazz and pizazz to festival
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Leena to add some jazz and pizazz to festival

Seasoned vocalist Leena Salim will perform some of her favourite jazz and Motown hits when she takes to the stage with her jazz duo at this year’s Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival. Find out what's on her setlist here

Chocolatier's sweet dream becomes reality
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Chocolatier's sweet dream becomes reality

In celebration of the sweetest day of the year, World Chocolate Day, we chat to Moreton Bay chocolatier Lauren McCoy to find out what it's like to work around chocolate every single day. **FREE TO READ**

ARIA award-winning DJ to spin at food festival
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ARIA award-winning DJ to spin at food festival

He’s played at some of the most prestigious clubs and music festivals across the world, and now ARIA award-winning DJ Harpoon is set to bring his signature beats to the Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival for the first time next month. Find out more about his set here

Golfers asked to chip in and save history

Golfers asked to chip in and save history

Golfers who enjoy playing a round on the green are being encouraged to register a team for the fourth annual This Story Australia Charity Golf Day. Here's the details