Kimberly Lambourne

I'm Kimberly, a multimedia journalist from Meanjin/Brisbane.

I began my foray into journalism after a short stint in the healthcare sector where I found my passion for listening to people's stories and advocating for injustice and those misunderstood by society.

In 2022, I commenced a Bachelor of Journalism/Communications at The University of Queensland and have interned with The Courier Mail, 4ZZZ Community Radio Brisbane, ABC Local Radio Brisbane and most recently with SBS Dateline.

I mainly focus on telling human interest stories that challenge and discover people and communities who exist outside of the status quo.

In 2023 I was awarded the JERAA Ossie Award for Best Video (Short-form) by an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Student for my documentary on the story of Rev'd Selina McMahon, the only transgender person who is licensed to run an Anglican Church in Australia.

In 2023 I made a short documentary following the story of Selina McMahon, the only transgender priest who is licensed to run an Anglican church in Australia.

All interviews, video and editing were conducted by myself.

Recent Articles

The Black Market Thriving Under Our Noses

Australia’s illicit tobacco trade is booming.

Organised crime syndicates are infiltrating the industry, while law enforcement struggles to keep up in the new era of Australia’s war on tobacco.

SBS News • 8th June 2024

A Canadian province allowed drug use in public. It didn’t go as planned

In 2023, British Columbia became the first Canadian province to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs in an effort to combat the spiralling opioid overdose crisis.

SBS News • 1st June 2024

In Southeast Asia’s youngest nation, leaders are defending clergymen mired in child abuse scandals

Content warning: This story discusses themes of sexual abuse of children

Nobel Prize winner Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo was once the most powerful figure of the Roman Catholic church in Timor-Leste.

SBS News • 27th May 2024

A rise in bear attacks in Japan has locals hunting for answers. This town has an innovative solution

In response to an unprecedented surge in bear attacks, Japan is looking for ways for humans and animals to co-exist.

The Age • 8th May 2024

"I couldn't believe what was coming out of their mouths" - The criminologist who lectured our politicians on saving women's lives

When Dr Vincent Hurley sat in the audience of the ABC’s Q+A program on Monday 29th April, the last thing he expected was to deliver a speech that would go viral on social media.

10th March 2024

Experts are calling for educators to be “flexible” and “understanding” for students observing Ramadan during NAPLAN.

This year, NAPLAN testing will overlap with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, raising concerns for Muslim students’ wellbeing who will be abstaining from food and drink during the testing period.

18th October 2023

Why more Australian women than ever are choosing not to have children.

A record number of Australians are having fewer children, and having them later in life, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

24th April 2023

You’re not imagining it – it’s getting more expensive to see a doctor in Australia.

Charlotte Davis has been visiting the same doctor in Cannon Hill for over a decade.

This year, however, is the first time she has had to pay out-of-pocket costs for a standard consultation.

9th January 2023

Why is TikTok currently obsessed with this thing called “the liking gap”?

Constantly going through your day worrying and wondering if people like you is generally considered a pretty common human experience.

But according to a concept called “the liking gap” that has quickly gained traction on TikTok, it turns out, that people actually like you more than you think they do.

15th December 2022

Melbourne law firm will offer free services to Schoolies attendees

With Schoolies celebrations well underway on the Gold Coast, a list of sexually explicit and drug-related challenges for school leavers has emerged online.

20th October 2022

There's No Place to Call Home - How Brisbane’s Housing Crisis is Affecting Children and Families.

It wasn’t so long ago that Amanda* and her three children spent their nights sleeping on the living room floor of a relative's home.

In early 2020, Amanda's family became homeless after she made the difficult decision to leave an abusive relationship.

Queensland One Step Further On The Road To Decriminalise Sex Work

Queenslanders are urged to have their say as drafted law reforms, which would see sex work decriminalised, are released following calls to improve sex worker safety.

Example news bulletins

Below are links to four news bulletins presented live on 4ZZZ Community Radio Brisbane.

I am open to any opportunities and look forward to connecting with you!

My contact details are

Email: kimberlylambourne1@gmail.com

Mobile: 0431398407