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Conscript and Conflict
This is part of the turmoil many Vietnam Veterans have had to face throughout the years, many with undiagnosed PTSD battling recurrent nightmares, many with unexplained illnesses through harsh poisonous chemical exposure and many who still to this day are reluctant to talk about the horror of conflict as a conscript.
Read the full story8 Habits Of The World’s Best Managers
Managers have a huge impact on business outcomes — they influence at least 70 per cent of your employees’ engagement. The majority of employees state that the quality of their manager is more important that their salary!
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Getting ready to buy your first house? Does the beautiful Whitsundays or Scenic Mackay look like the right place for your next home? Here are all the tips you need to navigate what some people call the most important purchase you will make.
Read the full storyGet to Know - Mia Clayton
Originally from Darwin, Mia relocated to the Whitsundays 12 years ago with her grandparents, parents, and older brother. Since then, she has made the vibrant region her home, nurturing her love for beauty and eventually turning her passion into a thriving business.
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Sam Dunbar is a man who values his time both on and off the clock. When he's not busy managing his electrical business, which he founded in 2020 after starting his apprenticeship in 2009, you might find him indulging in a round of golf or working on his property.
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Shannon Reynolds, who is originally from Rockhampton, has been a proud resident of Mackay since 2012. With a passion for creativity and a strong commitment to her community, Shannon’s life is a blend of artistic expression and heartfelt service.
Read the full storyThe Impact of Stress on Your Skin and How to Combat It
Stress doesn’t just affect your mind; it leaves visible marks on your skin too. From breakouts to dullness, the toll of stress can be quite evident. But don’t worry—there are effective ways to manage stress and keep your skin looking its best.
Read the full storyExplore ‘The Mind Field’
American-born Australian-favourite Arj Barker is touring Australia to perform ‘The Mind Field’. In ‘The Mind Field’ Arj will have audiences laughing in their seat whilst also walking away thinking about life differently.
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Are you ready for the party of the year? Picture a large stage with fantastic performances from well-known artists against the phenomenal backdrop of the stunning Whitsunday Islands.
Read the full storyMackay's Premier Music Festival Returns
Start planning your most spectacular festival outfits for an electrifying return of Rhythm And The Reef, set to take place over the picturesque Meadowlands Amphitheatre at the Botanic Gardens on Saturday, October 5!
Read the full storyConrad Sewell At the Great Barrier Reef Festival
The Great Barrier Reef Festival is excited to announce Australian singer-songwriter Conrad Sewell, as headliner of Friday night Fireworks on the Foreshore.
Read the full storyFrom The Whitsunday With Love
A group of local students have made a big difference in the lives of hundreds of young Fijian children who this week received specially created school packs containing books, pens and other educational resources they would not normally have access to.
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