Editors Note

In today’s busy world, one-on-one time with the people you love can be a rarity, and I’ll admit, I’m often guilty of not making enough time for it with my own family.

Last Sunday, however, I made a point to carve out a two-hour window for just my son and me. We often have ‘family time’ with other members of our family, but when I thought about it, I realised we haven’t had much time just the two of us lately.

We took a trip into Airlie Beach, grabbed some sushi, and then had ice cream — enjoying both while we sat on a towel on the sandy slope of the lagoon, looking at the water and the turquoise ocean beyond.

We tested the water and were delighted by the temperature, so we stripped down to our swimmers and raced in. We swam a little, then played ‘catch’ for almost an hour. It was absolute heaven. We chatted the whole time, and I really felt like I got to know my son again. Afterwards, he told me that he loved me and asked if we could do it again soon. Of course, I said yes.

If you get the chance to have some one-on-one time with a loved one over this Easter holiday, I strongly recommend it - taking the time to connect with those who matter most can offer a refreshing perspective on what really matters.

Similarly, as the Federal Election approaches, it’s important to make informed decisions about what truly matters for our region and we’ll be covering the election thoroughly while striving to remain fair and impartial.

Next Tuesday, we’ll be live-streaming the members-only ‘Meet the Candidates’ event hosted by the Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce & Industry. If you’re not yet a Chamber member, now is a great time to sign up and attend an event that promises to be highly engaging.

When deciding who to vote for this election, ask yourself: Who would you want a one-on-one with? Which candidate would listen to your needs and the needs of our region the most?

Rach

Quote of the week: "You will never look back on life and say 'I spent too much time with my kids'"

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