BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Reset, Recover, Reconnect
For many, busy schedules often take priority over personal wellbeing, and finding time to truly slow down can be easier said than done. That’s why Fitness Cartel Mackay is offering their spectacular Oasis Health Retreat, featuring aseven-day wellness experience designed to help you reset, recover and reconnect. Taking place from 25th April to 1st May 2027 at Komune Resort on Bali's east coast, the retreat offers a fundamental program centred on movement, recovery and mindfulness.
Read the full story“WE’RE LOCAL ALL THE WAY”
For Carla Healy, principal of Raine & Horne Ayr, a community can only thrive when locals support locals. That philosophy is at the centre of everything the local real estate stalwart does. At the helm since 2024, Ms Healy has made a point of supporting local events. She calls it a duty to the community that has given her and her business so much. “It’s always been a philosophy of mine,” she said.
Read the full storyPowering the Future: Smooth Torque Marine Charts a Course Towards Greener Boating
The gentle sound of waves lapping against a hull could soon replace the rumble of engines across local waters, as local business Smooth Torque Marine positions itself at the forefront of a major evolution in boating. For more than a decade, the company has built a reputation providing marine mechanical, electrical and vessel support services throughout the region.
Read the full storyRedefining Real Estate
In an industry often driven solely by targets, transactions and competition, Rob Taylor has built a business on something less tangible, but ultimately far more valuable: trust. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, he launched his own operation, with a vision of a real estate business where clients felt seen, where staff genuinely enjoyed coming to work, and where independence allowed the business to evolve with the community it served rather than follow a corporate blueprint
Read the full storyStriving For Excellence
With 26 years of experience and a results-driven reputation, Stacey Arlott has firmly established herself as one of Queensland’s most accomplished real estate professionals. She is widely recognised, receiving great industry acclaim, but prides herself most on the trust she has garnered from the community she serves in Mackay.
Read the full storyComing Home To The OG
When Don Algie opened the very first Hog’s Breath Cafe in Airlie Beach in 1989, he wasn’t just starting a restaurant, he was creating what would become one of Australia’s most recognisable hospitality brands. Built on a simple but powerful formula of good food, great service, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere, Hog’s Breath quickly grew from a local steakhouse into a national success story.
Read the full storyA Road To Success
In the world of heavy transport, trust is everything. Projects run to tight deadlines, deliveries are expected on time, and customers need confidence that when they make a call, the job will get done. That’s why Mackay-based CCL Specialised put reliability at their core, and grew a reputation capable of expanding a small local fleet into one of Queensland’s most versatile specialised transport providers.
Read the full storyA Better Night's Sleep Starts Here
In 2004, after leaving the Navy, Tony Larsen travelled to London for what was intended to be a two-year working holiday that turned into seven years after meeting his wife. In 2011, he and his wife moved to Mackay from London – this time, with a family in tow, and a plan to stay for good.
Read the full storyThe Man Behind The Wires
For Jesse Spina, building a successful business has always been about creating something built on trust, community, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As the owner, director and electrician behind SpinFX NQ, Jesse has grown the business from humble beginnings into a trusted provider of solar, electrical and air-conditioning solutions across North Queensland.
Read the full story40 Years of Travel, Trust & Local Expertise At Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant
For more than four decades, the travel industry has evolved in remarkable ways; from handwritten tickets and printed brochures to instant online bookings and digital itineraries. Yet despite the rapid pace of change, one thing has remained constant: the value of trusted, local travel expertise.
Read the full storyBurdekin Open for Business: Industrial Land for Sale & New Development Incentives Introduced
Burdekin Shire Council is encouraging businesses from across North Queensland and beyond to take advantage of the exciting investment opportunities now available in the Burdekin, with the Ayr Industrial Precinct nearing completion and a new development incentive policy adopted to support business growth.
Read the full storyStriving For Excellence
With 26 years of experience and a results-driven reputation, Stacey Arlott has firmly established herself as one of Queensland’s most accomplished real estate professionals. She is widely recognised, receiving great industry acclaim, but prides herself most on the trust she has garnered from the community she serves in Mackay.
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