Sue Smethurst

Sue Smethurst is an award-winning journalist and author with more than 20 years experience in media, notably writing for titles such as The Australian Women’s Weekly, The Weekend Australian magazine, the Herald Sun, Good Weekend along with a number of international titles.

She is the author of 11 books, sold internationally. In addition, she has worked as a Ministerial adviser in federal parliament.

Born and raised in Gippsland, Sue currently serves on the board of the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, and has served on the community panel of Ad Standards Australia, and the Boards of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Destination Gippsland.