Last Friday evening, we had the absolute pleasure of celebrating 13 years of Core Magazine and over four years of Mackay and Whitsunday Life at Ocean International. It was a wonderful night filled with laughter, connection, and an overwhelming sense of community. We were incredibly grateful to have the support of local leaders like Mayor Greg Williamson and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox, both of whom shared such heartfelt encouragement for our publications. Their belief in the importance of local stories and the role we play in keeping the region connected was incredibly humbling.
Mayor Williamson took a moment to reflect on our journey, highlighting the important role Mackay and Whitsunday Life plays in keeping our community informed, while also commending the resilience and commitment we’ve shown. Andrew Willcox shared similar sentiments, speaking about the strength of local media in uniting the region and ensuring that the stories that matter most to locals are told.
For me, the night was particularly meaningful. It was a chance to celebrate before heading into chemotherapy treatment number six (which, by the time you read this, will have been yesterday). The past few months have been challenging, but your ongoing support and kindness keep me going—and I couldn’t be more grateful for that.
There were so many highlights from the evening, but one of my favourite moments was sharing a little joke with the room: What’s black and white and 'read' all over? Mackay Life! It’s a simple reminder of how far we've come since those early days in 2020 when we launched the newspaper with a commitment to our community.
The journey we’ve been on with Core and Mackay and Whitsunday Life is built on that very foundation—supporting locals and telling the stories that matter. We’ve come a long way, but we wouldn't be here without you, our readers. Whether you pick up our paper every week or have been with us since day one, you are the reason we continue to do what we do.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for believing in the power of local news. Here's to many more years of sharing your stories and supporting the community we all love.
Amanda
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