Koren Helbig is an Australian freelance journalist and blogger based in Europe. She has previously worked in country, regional and metropolitan newspapers and most recently wrote state politics for Brisbane’s daily newspaper, The Courier-Mail. She has twice been a finalist in the Queensland Clarion awards for journalism excellence and won the Yooralla Media Award for disability coverage two years in a row. Koren is particularly interested in politics and social affairs, especially issues affecting the disadvantaged, disabled and vulnerable. She also enjoys writing about young creatives and the arts, travel, music and the environment. Koren has excellent research, networking, interviewing and writing skills. She is a competent editor. Koren is always available for assignment. Koren has repeatedly proven her ability to deliver engaging, original and exclusive stories during eight years working fulltime as a journalist. She has built a strong network of contacts and has shown s