Q and A with Star News journalist Jamie Salter

Star News journalist Jamie Salter is ready to serve the community.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I have a twin brother! I’m one minute older, so I always got the front seat and bossed him around.

What are you most passionate about?

Family! Spending time with the people I love is very important to me.

What do you love about journalism?

I love meeting new people every day and hearing their incredible stories.

What is your experience in journalism?

I moved to Shepparton after graduating from Deakin University where I worked for the Country News and the Cobram Courier for two years.

What would your last meal be?

Pasta! Give me all the carbs!

What was your most memorable moment?

Driving the streets of Tokyo in a go kart dressed as Princess Peach.

What was your favourite subject in school?

I loved literature and geography, which is reflected in my love of books and desire to travel the world!

What are you currently listening to/watching or reading?

I’m reading Cather in the Rye at the moment, and re-watching New Girl for a bit of fun.

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

I’m actually a terrible cook, so I would never make it on to MasterChef.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

My grandparents came to Australia from Croatia, so I’d love to see the village where they met and fell in love.

What were you like as a kid?

I was always singing and dancing. ABBA was an old favourite of mine.