By Ashok Verma
TO ALL our readers, I take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Ashok Verma and I’m excited to have stepped into the role of Editor at the North Central Review.
My print media journey across Victoria began in Melbourne in 1986, and since then, I have worked in daily and weekly metropolitan and regional newspapers, including in Geelong, Bendigo, Shepparton, Echuca, Cobram and Rochester.
Being a lifelong journalist, though my work commitments have taken me to varied destinations, one guiding and fundamental principle has remained unchanged throughout my career — a commitment to upholding the highest standard in journalism, without fear or favour, and always promoting local and surrounding areas’ happenings.
I bring that commitment to my new home at the Review. We will uphold the best in journalism, covering local stories in depth without any bias, giving a voice to all sections of the community, groups and various organisations.
Having worked in regional towns for most numbers of years across Victoria, the one thing that has stood out for me during my first week in Kilmore is the hearty welcome in my office from all staff and the welcoming friendliness of wider community members and groups I have met so far.
This only cements my resolve to work with our hard-working and committed team of journalists and other staff members to provide the latest and best coverage of local stories in news, sport and business to our readers.
To achieve this, I will be reaching out and meeting various community members, including groups and organisations in our area.
I welcome contact from all. We are here and ready to serve you.
Contact us
If you have any news tips, story ideas or news releases having information that you would like to share with other members of the community, we would love to hear from you. You can reach out to us by phoning (03) 5734 3344 or via email at editor@ncreview.com.au
