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.

Speeding fines in Australia
Articles and Guides.

Speeding Fines in Australia: A State-by-State Guide

Navigate speeding fines in Australia with our comprehensive state-by-state guide. We’ll help you understand offences, penalties and demerit points.
August 08, 2025
Electric car insurance
Articles and Guides.

Everything You Need to Know About Electric Car Insurance

When it comes to buying a new car, more and more Australians are choosing to go electric.
August 08, 2025
A couple laying on the floor, preparing for their house extension on a laptop
Articles and Guides.

What to Do Before Starting Your House Extension

With Australians facing the most unaffordable housing market on record, extending or renovating an existing property may be the way to go if you’re keen to maximise your living space and create your dream home.
August 06, 2025
Two women cooking in their new kitchen after a kitchen renovation
Articles and Guides.

Thinking about a kitchen renovation? Here’s what to consider first

Whether you’re whipping up a midweek meal or hosting a dinner party, it can feel like life centres around the kitchen – the “heart of the home”.
July 29, 2025
Learner Driver
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Teaching a Learner Driver: Here’s How to Prepare

Learning to drive is a rite of passage no matter what stage of life you’re in.
July 25, 2025
Pink slip
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Your Guide to the New South Wales Pink Slip

​​If you live in New South Wales and drive a car that’s more than five years old, you’ll most likely need a Pink Slip before you can renew your registration.
July 10, 2025
NSW Green Slip
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The NSW Green Slip: What You Need to Know

A Green Slip is a requirement for registering your car in New South Wales and has crucial benefits for drivers and the public.
July 10, 2025
A woman using her laptop to look up how much stamp duty is for first home buyers
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How Much Is Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers?

You’ve finally found the perfect home, crunched the numbers and lined up your mortgage – but have you factored in stamp duty?
July 03, 2025
Double demerits NSW
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Double Demerits NSW Dates to Mark in Your Calendar

In this article, we list some of the double demerits NSW dates, as well as information about offences that can attract double demerits and how demerit points may affect your car insurance.
June 04, 2025
A woman sitting on her laptop in the sun, researching whether she needs home insurance if she already has body corporate insurance
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Do I Need Home Insurance if I Have Body Corporate Insurance?

If you live in a property managed by a body corporate, such as an apartment or a townhouse, you may be unsure how insurance works.
June 03, 2025
Speeding fines NSW
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Speeding Fines NSW: A Guide to Offences and Penalties

Not only can speeding be extremely dangerous, some speeding fines in NSW can cost motorists upwards of $2,000 – which means travelling over the posted speed limit could also impact you financially.
May 29, 2025
Speeding Fines WA
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Speeding Fines WA: A Guide to Penalties in the State

Speed is the biggest killer on Western Australian roads, and with some speeding fines in WA coming in at upwards of $5,000, exceeding the speed limit can also impact you financially.
May 29, 2025