About Jen White

Jen White started as a copy girl at Cleo magazine, where opening the mail could be an eye-opening experience. Not long after, she scored a cadetship with Cumberland Newspapers and achieved her long-held dream of becoming a journalist. The majority of Jen’s career was spent at the Illawarra Mercury in Wollongong, working as a reporter, sub-editor, Features Editor, Chief of Staff and Deputy Editor. Since leaving the Mercury in 2015, Jen’s held a variety of communications jobs in the private and public sectors, but when Region Media came knocking, she couldn’t resist the offer to return to her first love, and to her Illawarra community.

Emma McKeon reflects on her swimming career from a North Gong nipper to Australia's top Olympian

Emma McKeon reflects on her swimming career from a North Gong nipper to Australia's top Olympian

25 November | By Jen White

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Plucky plovers protect their young at all costs, even if sometimes it's just an act

Plucky plovers protect their young at all costs, even if sometimes it's just an act

18 November | By Jen White

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Does the world still want (or need) the Commonwealth Games?

Does the world still want (or need) the Commonwealth Games?

5 November | By Jen White

We've had Medicare for 50 years, but where's the dental care?

We've had Medicare for 50 years, but where's the dental care?

17 October | By Jen White

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Everyone's a loser when parents use violence to score points at kids' sport

Everyone's a loser when parents use violence to score points at kids' sport

2 September | By Jen White

Capturing life's memories one snap at a time

Capturing life's memories one snap at a time

25 August | By Jen White

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It can be a tough conversation, but let's talk about death

It can be a tough conversation, but let's talk about death

6 August | By Jen White

Court sheriffs stop work to protest pay, lack of staff

Court sheriffs stop work to protest pay, lack of staff

31 July

Road rules aren't difficult, but some drivers are just too dumb to understand

Road rules aren't difficult, but some drivers are just too dumb to understand

14 July | By Jen White

Traffic cameras focus on drivers and passengers who fail to belt up

Traffic cameras focus on drivers and passengers who fail to belt up

4 July | By Jen White

Letter from the Editor: We're living longer and getting older, but what are we doing about it?

Letter from the Editor: We're living longer and getting older, but what are we doing about it?

27 June | By Jen White

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Kiama, Berry and Huskisson clean up in NSW tourism awards, taking out all three categories

Kiama, Berry and Huskisson clean up in NSW tourism awards, taking out all three categories

31 May

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The year our Valentine's Day went down the toilet

The year our Valentine's Day went down the toilet

14 February | By Jen White

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My parents gave me a gift that lasted for six months and created a lifetime of memories

My parents gave me a gift that lasted for six months and created a lifetime of memories

23 January | By Jen White

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Scooter passenger, 23, dies in Dunmore truck crash

Scooter passenger, 23, dies in Dunmore truck crash

22 January

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Driver dies in two-vehicle crash on Meroo Rd, Bomaderry

Driver dies in two-vehicle crash on Meroo Rd, Bomaderry

11 January

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Cats versus dogs debate gets the fur flying but a cute kitty is the purr-fect pet, paws down

Cats versus dogs debate gets the fur flying but a cute kitty is the purr-fect pet, paws down

27 November 2023 | By Jen White

SantaFest Pub Crawl celebrates 30 years of festive fun and raising funds

SantaFest Pub Crawl celebrates 30 years of festive fun and raising funds

4 November 2023 | By Jen White

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Lacrosse and flag footy fail the Olympic Games pub test - or do they?

Lacrosse and flag footy fail the Olympic Games pub test - or do they?

25 October 2023 | By Jen White

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500 km Ride for Em in honour of little girl taken too soon by deadly brain cancer

500 km Ride for Em in honour of little girl taken too soon by deadly brain cancer

17 October 2023 | By Jen White

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South Coast killer Kim Snibson could walk free in five years

South Coast killer Kim Snibson could walk free in five years

4 July 2023 | By Jen White

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South Coast students ready to embrace the Southern Stars stage experience

South Coast students ready to embrace the Southern Stars stage experience

1 July 2023 | By Jen White

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UPDATED: Two men dead after being run over in North Nowra, 27-year-old charged

UPDATED: Two men dead after being run over in North Nowra, 27-year-old charged

1 June 2023 | By Jen White

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