The Surf Coast News editorial team is made up of experienced journalists with strong professional backgrounds in Australian media. Our writers focus on accuracy, clarity and responsible reporting, bringing readers well-researched coverage of politics, science, business and public affairs in Australia and beyond.
James Whitaker
Focus: Australian politics, public policy, long-form political analysis
Email: james.whitaker@surfcoastnews.com.au
Phone: +61 412 678 945
Biography: I am James Whitaker, a journalism graduate from the University of Melbourne, where I specialised in political reporting and media ethics. I began my career in 2013 as a junior reporter at The Age, covering local government and public policy across Victoria. In 2017, I moved into national political reporting, focusing on federal elections, parliamentary proceedings and policy reform. My work is centred on clear, factual reporting and in-depth political analysis based on verified sources and firsthand reporting.
Emily Carter
Focus: Science, health, environment, public interest reporting
Email: emily.carter@surfcoastnews.com.au
Phone: +61 401 552 381
Biography: I am Emily Carter, a graduate of Monash University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media Studies. I began my journalism career in 2015 as a digital news producer at ABC News, working on breaking news coverage and investigative features. In 2019, I shifted my focus to science, health and environmental reporting, collaborating closely with researchers, academics and policy experts. My aim is to make complex subjects accessible, accurate and relevant to everyday readers.
Daniel Fraser
Focus: Business, economics, global markets, Asia-Pacific trade
Email: daniel.fraser@surfcoastnews.com.au
Phone: +61 433 904 276
Biography: I am Daniel Fraser, a journalism and international relations graduate from the University of Sydney. I entered the media industry in 2014 as a business and economics reporter with The Australian Financial Review, covering corporate governance, global markets and Asia-Pacific trade relations. Since 2020, my work has focused on in-depth economic analysis and long-term financial trends, combining data-driven journalism with on-the-ground reporting.
Contact Summary
| Author | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| James Whitaker | james.whitaker@surfcoastnews.com.au | +61 412 678 945 |
| Emily Carter | emily.carter@surfcoastnews.com.au | +61 401 552 381 |
| Daniel Fraser | daniel.fraser@surfcoastnews.com.au | +61 433 904 276 |
