Newcastle's Fren family aboard the first Jetstar flight from Newcastle to Cairns

Matthew Kelly
Updated June 23 2021 - 6:16pm, first published 4:30pm
Never shy of a new adventure, Newcastle's famous Fren Family has led the charge to tropical Queensland aboard the first flight from Newcastle to Cairns. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Never shy of a new adventure, Newcastle's famous Fren Family has led the charge to tropical Queensland aboard the first flight from Newcastle to Cairns. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Never shy of a new adventure, Newcastle's famous Fren Family has led the charge to tropical Queensland aboard the first flight from Newcastle to Cairns.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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