David Sparkes is an experienced journalist with a diverse background in reporting, editing, and production across various media platforms. Currently serving as a News Reporter at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) since December 2014, David has focused on rural news, covering key industries such as sugar, mining, and cattle, as well as local politics and community issues. Additionally, David has worked as a Freelance Journalist since March 2016, writing on topics such as renewable energy and social issues. Previous roles include senior reporting positions at the Townsville Bulletin and The Gladstone Observer, where investigative journalism and breaking news coverage were paramount. David's early career featured positions such as Business Editor for ChinAfrica magazine in Beijing and Producer at 94.7 The Pulse radio station in Geelong. David holds a Master of Arts in Communications/Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing from Deakin University.
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