Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Jump in with Jacob

This week was definitely more relaxing from a professional standpoint—let’s call it the calm in the midst of the storm.

I had Friday off, as a few of my mates from Sydney came up to visit. Our expedition started in Townsville on Thursday, where we spent the night before heading down to Airlie Beach, with a scenic pit stop right here in the Burdekin to show my mates around my new home-town.

Having not known much about the place before arriving, they were pretty pleasantly surprised by North Queensland. We had a blast, and they definitely left with a better understanding of why I speak so highly of this place—and how that admiration goes far beyond not needing to wear three layers in winter.

And for all the fun I had, my coworkers were back in the office picking up my slack. Huge thanks to them for giving me the space to enjoy what felt like a much-needed moment of mental disconnection—and for, in general, helping me grow and flourish as a young journalist over the last few months.

As great as the break was, it’s now back to business. I’m looking forward to what the next few weeks bring.

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