Editor's Note

Hiya Hinchinbrook Shire!

I am Victoria, you're newly arrived journalist of the Hinchinbrook Life.

What a weekend I have had! It began with snorkelling in the Whitsundays and getting sunburnt on a boat trip on Saturday and culminated with me driving almost five hours to get to this lovely town in the heart of cane country. Utterly exhausted, and would you believe I forgot to pack my laundry powder? I think I would have forgotten more if I didn't keep notes and lists!

Since starting with the Life Publishing Group three months ago I have travelled a whopping 1500kms to move my life from Brisbane, all the way up the coast and pit-stopping in Airlie Beach for my training, to finally reach Hinchinbrook this weekend.

It's been a long but adventurous journey and I am very glad to be here!

Now that I'm here, I'm keen to make the most of it. With my camera charged, note-pad and pen, I'm already in the field hunting stories and capturing community moments that truly encapsulate the spirit of the people up here in sunny North Queensland.

If you see me about town, say hello! I can't wait to meet everyone and learn more about this town and all that is happening here. Always happy to stop for a chat (unless I have to run off to an interview!), let's make the most of our time here together.

Kindly, Victoria

Fun fact: Laundry detergents were developed because of a soap scarcity in WW1!