Drop in with Daniel

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great week.

Many of us find ourselves in a creative slump from time to time, and last week was one of those weeks for me. I spent a lot of time searching for inspiration—scrolling through Facebook for story ideas—but when content was scarce, it was easy to feel disheartened and lose momentum.
Thankfully, this week I sought advice from Mark at our sister paper, Burdekin Life. Mark offered some fantastic suggestions, like focusing on transcribing quotes from interviews early in the writing process and ensuring article photos are uploaded while drafting. These small steps helped me build momentum and maintain motivation. Thank you, Mark, for the wisdom—it’s made a huge difference!
On the personal front, balancing my Whitsundays rental commitments while living here in Hinchinbrook has been a challenge. I’m still paying rent for my place in the Whitsundays due to an agreement with the landlord, and while I’ve tried subletting, I haven’t had any luck yet. If you know anyone who might be looking for a place in the Whitsundays, I’d love to hear from you! Meanwhile, I’m grateful to Ruth from Whitsunday Life, who kindly created a budgeting spreadsheet to help me manage my finances better. Ruth, your support means the world—thank you.
I’m reminded every week how fortunate I am to work alongside such an incredible team. While I often hear how much people love the paper, it’s truly a group effort. Every member of our team contributes to making this a newspaper that reflects the heart of our Hinchinbrook community.
This paper is as much yours as it is ours, and I’d love to hear from you—whether it’s ideas for stories, events to highlight, or feedback on how we can improve. Let’s continue to grow this publication together, making it bigger, better, and an even greater celebration of our community.

Quote of the week
Take nothing but pictures, kill nothing but time