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Ellie McLachlan

Ellie McLachlan

Verified

Content Lead, CANSTAR

Brisbane

Biography

Ellie is the Media Manager at the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC), leading the organisation’s media and external communications strategy to help advance the protection of Queensland’s natural environment and climate. A strong storytelling and communication expert, Ellie has 13 years experience in journalism and content across digital, broadcast and print, including media spokesperson experience for a national publication where her expert commentary was featured in publications such as Yahoo Finance and the Herald Sun. Ellie’s role at QCC is her first official role in the environment sector after years volunteering in the conservation space in Queensland, where she found a particular passion for helping community groups gain media traction in the lead up to elections as story strategy expert for the Australian Conservation Foundation. Prior to joining the environment movement, Ellie was a journalist and editor covering finance at organisations including Canstar and News.com.au, lifestyle reporter at The Urban List, The Courier Mail and The Sunshine Coast Daily, as well as radio presenter at 4ZZZ. Her work has been regularly referenced by other publishers, including Business Insider, The Motley Fool and The New Daily. Ellie studied a Bachelor of Journalism and Arts (Peace and Conflict Studies) at the University of Queensland.

Final Covers

climate renewable energy, threatened species, Climate change, Deforestation, Biodiversity, fossil fuels, Ecosystems, water solar, Energy, Nature, Environment, oil gas, Coal, pollution wind

Doesn’t Cover

Fashion, politics, health

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Seniority Positions

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Content

Total articles 96

  • Compare Health Insurance Hospital Cover

    By Joshua Sale, Ellie McLachlan Verified, Content Lead| canstar.com.au@ What is Hospital Cover? Hospital cover is a hospital-only health insurance policy that helps cover the costs of being admitted to hospital. As a rule, when you have private hospital cover in place, you have a choice of being treated as a private patient in a public hospital or being admitted to a private hospital for treatment. Private hospital health insurance usually covers, either in full or partially, theatre costs and hospital accommodation fees, including meals.

    By Joshua Sale, Ellie McLachlan Verified, Content Lead · canstar.com.au

    Apr. 03, 2024

  • Home Buying Guide: Six Easy Steps to Buying a Home

    By Ellie McLachlan Verified| canstar.co.nz@ Buying a home doesn’t have to cause stress and sleepless nights. Canstar’s home buying guide reveals the six easy steps to home ownership. If you want to buy your dream home, or even just a humble first home, it doesn’t have to cause stress and sleepless nights. Canstar’s easy six-step home buying guide features all you need to know to help smooth the home buying process.

    By Ellie McLachlan Verified · canstar.co.nz

    Jul. 24, 2023

  • How to be prepared for End Of Financial Year (EOFY)

    By Ellie McLachlan Verified| News.com.au Verified The June 30 deadline that marks the end of the financial year is fast approaching, making now a great time to start getting prepared to lodge your tax return from July 1. It’s also the perfect time to check in with your finances and use this as an opportunity to give them a refresh mid-year to see where you could be saving some extra dollars, especially with the higher cost of living putting pressure on household budgets.

    By Ellie McLachlan Verified · News.com.au

    Jun. 02, 2022

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Company Info

CANSTAR

Canstar is Australia's largest financial comparison platform, established in 1992 and headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland. The company aims to simplify financial decision-making by offering transparent product comparisons across banking, insurance, and investments. With over 2 million annual visitors, Canstar is recognized by 4 in 5 Australians for its reliable services. The company compares over 740 brands across more than 30 categories, including home loans, credit cards, and insurance. Its subsidiary, Canstar Blue, focuses on customer satisfaction ratings for over 900 brands in sectors like energy and telecommunications. Canstar also publishes expert analyses and star ratings to help consumers identify top-performing products. Canstar serves individual consumers, with 1 in 6 Australians visiting its site each year. The company operates primarily in Australia, providing free and user-friendly comparison tools. With a legacy of over 25 years, Canstar continues to empower consumers through innovation and accessible information.

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Founded: 1992