General News
7 July, 2025
Lizzie joins editorial team
LIZZIE Vigar is Cairns Local News’ new senior journalist with a passion for storytelling, community connection and cutting through the noise to get to the heart of a story.
With a decade of experience in media, communications and public service across Far North Queensland, she brings a versatile skill set to the editorial team, from breaking radio bulletins to longform features, stakeholder interviews and everything in between.
She’s worked in fast-paced newsrooms as an audio journalist and Queensland news producer for Southern Cross Austereo, produced content for platforms like SBS’s Cultural Atlas and supported rural recovery programs through her work in regional economic development.
Driven by a deep empathy and a commitment to giving others a voice, Ms Vigar thrives on telling stories that matter and appreciates the ongoing need for credible journalism.
She’s especially passionate about social issues, regional voices and the unique mix of characters and challenges that shape life in the Far North.
A bit of a homebody at heart, Ms Vigar loves spending time with her fiancé and their blended family of four kids.
Whether it’s movie nights, garden projects or just enjoying the chaos of daily life, home is where she’s happiest, though she’ll be the first to admit she’s not much use before her morning coffee.
She replaces Isabella Guzman Gonzalez who has joined a mental health, wellbeing and carer service provider as a content creator. She spent the last four years at CLN.
