Friday, September 26, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Have A Chat With Hannah 26 September

Hi everyone, it’s me again!

Usually, I’m here when Amanda, our former editor, is on holidays, but now I’ll be stepping up into the hot seat and I'm excited for what's ahead!

This is my first week without Amanda's guidance, and while I’m sad to see her go, it’s surprisingly not as scary as I expected!

I’ve had a few regular contributors reach out with congratulations and kind words of encouragement, which has been so lovely to receive.

I’ve always loved the saying, “when one door closes, another door opens.”

While life can be a rollercoaster at times, it’s important to stay positive, have faith, and remember there’s always a bigger plan – even in tough or uncertain times.

As I step into this new role, I hope you’ll give me a little grace as I learn the reins. I’ve been part of the Life Publishing Group for almost two years, and while media in general can get stressful at times, the most rewarding part is sharing your stories and hearing the wonderful feedback from our community.

If you have a wholesome, community-focused story you’d like to share, please reach out.
While my plate is often full, I promise I’ll get to you as soon as I can.

A few fun facts about me:

  • I love coffee, green tea, and slow mornings outside
  • I’m 22 and happily married to my best friend of five years
  • I enjoy reading, attending church, singing (just not in front of people, lol), and spending time at the beach with our dog, Mocha

Hope to see you around! Have a blessed week :)

—Hannah

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