CHELSEA SPRESSER

Chelsea Spresser

Journalist & Communications Professional

Chelsea Spresser has been a journalist for more than 25 years. She started her career with News Corp Australia where she held a number of positions as a reporter and rounds editor at Sydney’s The Daily Telegraph. She also spent several years working in magazines including New Idea where she was Beauty and Lifestyle Editor; and in the digital space including a period as Managing Editor at beautydirectory.com.au. 

Since 2010, Chelsea has worked as a freelance journalist for brands including Body & Soul, Kidspot, Cosmopolitan, Johnson & Johnson, Youi, Queensland Government, QSuper (now Australian Retirement Trust), and RSL Queensland. She lives on the Gold Coast with her husband and Pomeranian Archie.

A couple having coffee out the front of their new home, which they bought using the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee
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Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee – What You Need to Know

With property prices showing no sign of easing, many first-time home buyers – especially those in our capital cities – are struggling to get a foot in the door.
April 24, 2025
A woman researching the First Home Super Saver Scheme using her phone and laptop
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What Is the First Home Super Saver Scheme and How Does It Work?

Saving for a house deposit is one of the biggest hurdles for many first-time home buyers in Australia.
April 17, 2025
Cheapest electric cars
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Australia’s Top 10 Cheapest Electric Cars Revealed

The arrival of bold challenger brands in Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is starting to ease one of the key pain points for aspiring EV owners: price.
April 16, 2025
Best electric cars
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Are These the Best Electric Cars in Australia?

You’d have to have been living under a rock not to notice the proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) hitting the Australian market – and our roads.
April 16, 2025
A couple who received the first home buyer grant bringing boxes upstairs in their new home
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The First Home Buyers Grant - A State-by-State Guide

For many Australians, buying a house for the first time is a significant milestone, yet it can also be a daunting financial challenge, especially given current levels of housing affordability.
April 15, 2025
road rules
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The Wild Road Rules You Might Not Know Existed

If you ever leave the window of your car cracked open on a hot summer’s day while you pop to the shops or go to pay for fuel, you might well be breaking one of our lesser-known road rules – and, depending where you are, you could be fined thousands.
March 26, 2025
Building and contents insurance
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Common Mistakes Buyers Can Make When Purchasing Building and Contents Insurance

You’ve worked hard to create the life you want and, as the old saying goes, “your home is your castle”.
March 06, 2025
Comprehensive car insurance
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What Is Comprehensive Car Insurance?

When you’re researching or buying car insurance, understanding exactly what each level of coverage includes can be helpful in leading you to a more suitable fit.
March 06, 2025
A state-by-state guide to bushfire support and resources
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Bushfire Support: Your State-by-State Resource List

Extreme bushfires are becoming a more frequent reality worldwide, with a 2024 study finding fire behaviour worsening in several regions, including Australia.
March 04, 2025
How community resilience can help bushfire recovery in Australian towns like Pomonal
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Community Resilience: How Connection Helped a Town Survive Catastrophe

How community resilience can help bushfire recovery in Australian towns like Pomonal. Learn how to build strength and preparedness for future emergencies.
March 04, 2025
Australian bushfire season
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What Do We Know About the Coming Australian Bushfire Season?

Fire experts and meteorologists are warning that Australia could be in for a challenging bushfire season, with above average temperatures contributing to an increased risk of fire in parts of the country.
March 04, 2025
Prepare your bushfire emergency stockpile shopping list
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Bushfire Planning: Your Emergency Stockpile Shopping List

There’s more to being properly prepared for bushfire season than outside jobs such as clearing your gutters and trimming overhanging branches.
March 04, 2025