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Read the full storyIngham’s Own Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli is on his way to the region to officially launch Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper at a special event due to be held at Ingham RSL this Wednesday night.
The whole community is welcome to attend the special launch celebrations where they can hear first-hand about the Premier’s journey, starting out as a Cadet Journalist for the Herbert River Express to becoming the 41st Premier of Queensland.
Beginning his professional career as a Cadet Journalist for the Herbert River Express, Ingham-born Premier David Crisafulli has strong ties to both the region and regional newspapers.
It is these ties that recently saw him graciously accept an invitation by Life Publishing Group to officially launch Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper.
The Premier completed work experience at the Herbert River Express from 1995 to 1996, he then started a full-time role in 1998 while at university and finished-up in 2000.
“As someone who started their career as a newspaper cadet in Ingham, regional media outlets hold a special place in my heart,” stated the Premier.
“The Herbert River Express taught me the value of hard work and community and allowed me to tell Queenslanders’ incredible stories.”
Crisafulli adds that regional newspapers are at the cornerstone of the community, keeping everyone connected.
“Regional media outlets provide a vital service keeping residents informed and local communities connected,” he expressed.
“I’m excited the people of Hinchinbrook will have a new local paper to showcase this incredible part of Queensland that I know and love.”
Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper printed its first publication on Tuesday 26th November this year and held an informal ‘Launch Breakfast’ for its Foundation Advertising Partners last week.
Printing 3000 copies every week and distributing throughout Ingham and surrounding townships, north to Cardwell and south to Rollingstone, this is a free newspaper available to everyone in the community from over 50 dedicated distribution stands and pick-up points.
Editor in Chief, Rachael Smith, said she is thrilled to be part of the team bringing a free newspaper to the local community.
“We are 100% dedicated to connecting regional communities through the power of print media,” shared Rachael.
“When the Mayor invited us to Ingham we immediately fell in love with the community and we instantly knew this newspaper was going to be more than words on pages – it’s about bringing the community together, giving them a local platform for their news – every community deserves this.”
Life Publishing Group has been operating for 13 years, beginning with two magazine publications and launching into the world of weekly newspapers in 2020.
Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper has been printing weekly news for over four years now and Burdekin Life Newspaper was launched in 2023, followed by Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper in November.
“In May this year we were honoured to win Best Free Newspaper in Queensland for Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper at the Queensland Country Press Awards,” said Rachael.
“Founder Bec Douthwaite and I accepted the award on the night and it was presented by the then-Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli.
“It was an exciting moment made even more special by the fact David presented us the award.
“I was lucky enough to interview again him for a newspaper article a few months later and that’s when I told him we’d soon be starting Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper.
“It’s a huge honour to be welcoming the Premier to our launch tomorrow and I would like to personally thank him for accepting the invite!”
If you would like to attend the event simply scan the QR code and register.
Life Publishing Group is providing a drink on arrival and nibblies for all to enjoy and Ingham RSL has kindly co-sponsored the event.
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