Ruth’s Round-up

Hi Everyone,
Rachael is taking a well-deserved break this week to celebrate her wedding, which took place over the weekend. In her absence, the Editor’s Note reins have been handed over to me, so I will give you a quick introduction to myself.
The team and I were kindly invited to Rach’s wedding, and it was a truly beautiful event. Rach looked stunning, the weather couldn't have been better and we all had a fantastic time celebrating with her (even if there were a few sore heads in the office on Monday!).
Although I've been with the team for less than three months, I’ve felt genuinely welcomed. Celebrating Rach's wedding together really underscored the supportive and friendly atmosphere in the Whitsunday Life team.
After relocating from the UK, where I was born, to Australia in January, I spent five months living and working in Sydney before making my way to The Whitsundays. I’m thoroughly enjoying exploring this stunning part of the country and writing about one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations.
Having worked for Sky News in the UK, I was keen to explore a different style of journalism. It's been interesting to see how different print journalism is to TV! Working for a local paper and getting to know members of the community has been something I’ve particularly enjoyed about the job.
Those who know me, know that I’m passionate about environmentalism and ocean conservation. This week, I was thrilled to write about Chez the turtle's release. It was uplifting to witness the local community rally together in support. It has been lovely to see how deeply the community values environment, especially considering our proximity to the Great Barrier Reef.
Another exciting addition to our paper is the new ‘Pet of the Week’ column! If you have time, make sure to give it a read, there are some really wonderful animals that need a loving home.
Enjoy reading!
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Ruth
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In the words of Rafiki, (I just watched Lion King with my housemates):
“Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.”

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