Editor's Note 4 November

Hello Hinchinbrook!

Exciting news – it’s our birthday month! And to celebrate a whole year of Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper, you’ll notice the paper looks a little different this week – we’ve rebranded!

For the past five years, Life newspapers have shared the same masthead, so we thought it was time for a fresh, modern look. We hope you love it as much as we do.

We’ve moved away from the traditional red, black, and white, and embraced a vibrant green–blue gradient – a nod to our stunning natural surrounds and the Great Barrier Reef, which runs the full length of our coastline and connects our four Life Publishing newspapers.

Hinchinbrook is the first to roll out the new look, so the paper you’re holding is the very first of its kind!

As we celebrate our first birthday, I’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past year – our loyal readers, valued advertisers, Council, Chamber, and community groups. Your ongoing support keeps local print news alive, and we’re so proud to continue delivering free, independent news to the region every week.

A special thank you to our wonderful team – to Daniel Heggie, our first journalist on the ground, and Victoria Velton, who has since taken up the role with great enthusiasm - thank you for welcoming them both into the community. Our local Sales Manager Sherie Hensler-Adams has also been instrumental in reviving strong print advertising in the region, bringing with her eight years of experience from the Herbert River Express, she is the fountain of industry knowledge.

And, of course, thank you to our incredible design, production, and office teams who work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring each edition to life.

Here’s to a bright new look and another great year ahead!

Rach

Quote of the Week: "You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make" (Jane Goodall)