Culture versus commerce as famous artist takes on local council
One of Australia's most acclaimed artists brought humour and frustration to a council meeting weighing commerce against culture.
Kelly Fuller joined ABC Illawarra after an extensive career as a radio news reporter and ABC Local Radio broadcaster.
A Sydney girl, Kelly studied Communications at the University of Newcastle and had a brief stint with community radio with 2SSR, before moving to Inverell as a cadet journalist with 2NZ.
From Inverell, Kelly moved to Tamworth's local commercial radio station, but was lured back to the city to Radio 2GB as a reporter and evening newsreader.
Kelly started with the ABC in the Sydney newsroom in 2002 and has covered everything from court cases to royal visits, and was the ABC's State Parliament Reporter.
A move to Tamworth saw her present ABC New England North West Mornings and Breakfast programs for more than a decade.
A sea change has seen her return to news with the ABC Illawarra crew.
One of Australia's most acclaimed artists brought humour and frustration to a council meeting weighing commerce against culture.
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