Rachel Williams

Owner and Editor

A 17-year-old Rachel cut her teeth as a cadet journalist in 2000 and she has remained passionate about the media industry ever since.

She quickly fell in love with storytelling and became a trusted source of Tasmanian news, with a 10-year stint as a Tasmanian television news presenter.

As a firm believer in the importance of local, independent news, she purchased the North-Eastern Advertiser in July, 2023, to save it from closure.

The North-East has always held a very special place in Rachel’s heart. Her Dad, Gary, was born in Scottsdale and she spent many holidays with her Pop, Lionel, and Nan, Shirley on their dairy farm at West Scottsdale.

Rachel is married to James and is a proud mother to three boys – Hamish, Rupert and Edmund.

The family enjoys spending time at their family shack at Bridport, walking the beach with their West Highland Terrier, Bonnie.