Kelly Higgins-Devine

In 1993, she completed a Commercial Radio Training course at Swinburne University of Technology, after which she worked at regional commercial stations in Charleville, Cairns and Shepparton.^[1][3][2]

Moving to Brisbane, Higgins-Devine worked as a weekend newsreader at 4KQ in 1996 before becoming a newsreader at 4BC in 1997.^[2] She joined ABC NewsRadio in 1999 before becoming a news presenter and journalist at ABC Radio Brisbane.^[2]

In 2004, Higgins-Devine became a program presenter and has since hosted a number of programs including Afternoons, Drive and Evenings.^[3][2] Higgins-Devine was surprised in 2014 when Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer rang her program to compete in a quiz segment.^[4][5]

In December 2023, it was confirmed Higgins-Devine would be returning to Drive in 2024.^[6] She remained in Drive for year before returning to Evenings in 2025.

Since 2021, Higgins-Devine has been a tutor at the University of Southern Queensland.^[2]

At the ABC Local Radio awards in 2007, Higgins-Devine was named as ABC Local Radio's Broadcaster of the Year.^[7]

At the 2011 ABC Local Radio awards, Higgins-Devine was recognised with an award in the “Best Use of the Medium” category for her coverage of Cyclone Yasi.^[8]

Kelly married Craig Devine in August 1998, and they have a daughter Mackenzie who was born in November 2002.

In 2022, Higgins-Devine underwent a double bypass after being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.^[9]

After noticing symptoms including shortness of breath and chest pain, she underwent tests which confirmed she had two blocked arteries.^[10]

Higgins-Devine returned to Evenings on ABC Radio Brisbane after 12 weeks of recovery.^[9] She credited her husband and daughter for being able to heal steadily.^[9]