Warriors superstar Reece Walsh pleads guilty to drug possession charge
Warriors superstar fullback Reece Walsh has pleaded guilty in a Gold Coast court to possessing cocaine.
Petrina Zaphir OAM stands as an icon in Australian TV news —an enduring and friendly presence with a remarkable career that spans over four decades, a testament to her dedication and excellence in journalism.
In 2019, she was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal for her extensive volunteer work, commencing with her involvement in the Brisbane Commonwealth Games in 1982. A trailblazer in media mentoring, Petrina was recognised among the top four mentors of the Media Industry at the distinguished Kennedy Awards in 2022.
Beyond her journalistic prowess, Petrina has been a steadfast advocate for community causes, serving as a patron for International Women's Day, Cancer Council Queensland Ambassador, anti-family violence campaigner, and a tireless fundraiser for CCQ Relay for Life. Her commitment extends to being a Lifetime Ambassador for the Medi-Aid Centre Foundation and Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.
A two-time melanoma survivor, Petrina's resilience is as noteworthy as her achievements. She has earned accolades such as Qld Clarions, "Journalist of the Year" at the 'Quill' Awards in 2009, and the inaugural "Big Macca" award, a reflection of her inspirational influence within the industry.
In 2000, Petrina was named Gold Coast City's "Millennium Woman" for her exceptional leadership. Her journey began at the University of Queensland, where she graduated with top honours and embarked on a career that saw her as The Nine Network's first Gold Coast TV news journalist in 1983. She went on to become Queensland's inaugural TODAY Show reporter before returning to 9News.
Petrina cherishes her role in launching the career of a teenage Peter Andre and counts among her favourite interviewees Clint Eastwood, Jerry Lewis, and Kylie Minogue. Notably, she was the sole journalist granted an interview with Sir Roger Moore in L.A. during his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2007.
Warriors superstar fullback Reece Walsh has pleaded guilty in a Gold Coast court to possessing cocaine.
A man has been handed a hefty fine after he was found trespassing late at night at Sea World on the Gold Coast earlier this month.
9News reporter Petrina Zaphir describes how an early encounter with melanoma inspired her to get into community charity work - and why she's never left.
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From the moment I put on my Santa hat and walk out on that stage, everything changes - excitement builds, adrenaline kicks in and my heart starts pounding.