BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Red Emperor Constructions Honoured with Multiple Awards at 2025 Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards
Red Emperor Constructions, headquartered in Cannonvale, has been recognised for excellence in residential construction at the prestigious 2025 Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards, hosted by Master Builders Queensland. The company received five awards on the evening, including the highly coveted House of the Year title for its standout project, Haven on Hamilton. Alistair Sawers, Owner and Director of Red Emperor Constructions, accepted the honours on behalf of the company, extendi
Read the full storyQuality, Innovation and Family: Cotter Builders’ Winning Formula
In just ten years, Cotter Builders has carved a reputation for precision, innovation, and homes that don’t just impress, but win awards. The Mackay-based husband-and-wife, building designer-builder duo of Michael and Madison Cotter, along with the hard-working team behind them, recently celebrated multiple victories at the Master Builders Mackay Housing and Construction Awards, walking away with three coveted accolades. While their Sana House renovation took out Best Home Renovation Project up
Read the full storyGeiger Solutions – The Trusted Local Partner Delivering the Household Resilience Program
When it comes to protecting homes and families across Queensland, one name continues to stand out as a trusted leader: Geiger Solutions Pty Ltd. Proudly based in the region and backed by a proven reputation for reliability, quality workmanship, and genuine community care, Geiger Solutions has become the go-to company for homeowners looking to secure their property through the Household Resilience Program.
What is the Household Resilience Program?
The Queensland Government’s Household Resilience
Read the full storyShaping Minds and Wellbeing with Empower 4 Success
In a world where parenting often comes with more questions than answers, Empower 4 Success is redefining support for families and communities in Mackay and beyond, combining practical strategies, holistic wellness, and evidence-based guidance to help adults confidently respond to children’s emotional and behavioural needs.
The wheels were set in motion earlier this year when Mellissa Austin, a lifelong educator with Masters degrees in Special Education and Guidance and Counselling, recognised a
Read the full storyFashionista Turned Real Estate Expert
Jason Checuti From THINK Real Estate As a fashionista at heart, Jason Chetcuti brings many qualities to his role as Senior Sales Agent at THINK Real Estate, spanning from great communication with clients, a sharp eye for detail and current trends, as well as a confidence that assures you, you’ve got the right agent. While no two days are the same, Jason often spends his day researching the market, completing rental inspections, ensuring maintenance works for properties are up to date, and even
Read the full storyA Farm, A Fight, And A Life That Inspires
Karinda Anderson knows what it means to live life with purpose. After surviving a catastrophic brain aneurysm in 2004 and carrying the weight of an ongoing cancer diagnosis, she has faced many nights in despair. Yet through every struggle has emerged a woman whose heart beats for others, whose compassion drives her, and whose farm has become a lifeline of inspiration. Karinda and her husband Dale are the soul of Oh Deere Farm Stay and Tours, a Calen treasure where sugarcane isn’t just a crop, b
Read the full storyFrom Farm To Frontage: The Bishopp Story
From a humble father-and-son venture on a farm outside Maryborough in 1993 to a powerhouse in regional media, Bishopp has charted a remarkable journey. What began with CEO Brad Bishopp’s first hand-painted billboard for Dundathu Turf Farm has grown into a sprawling network that seamlessly connects businesses with audiences across Australia and New Zealand. Along the way, the company has combined entrepreneurial grit, community focus, and a commitment to innovation—turning a simple idea into one
Read the full storyBright Patch Café A Wonderland of Coffee, Colour and Connection
Step through the doors of Bright Patch Café and you’re not just ordering a coffee, you’re entering a wonderland of colour, creativity and connection. With a bright, colourful mural, playful nooks, and an amazing playpen, this is no ordinary café. It’s a community hub where inclusivity and imagination shine as brightly as the décor. The vision belongs to Jameela Walker and her family. Bright Patch Café has been a family venture sparked by a shared love of food, family, and adventure. Jameela g
Read the full storyBeat Stress, Anxiety & Depression Brahmanandam Meditation School
Hi, I am Prabha Srinivasan. I grew up in southern India. Teachings of Yoga was so entrenched in my upbringing that I didn’t know otherwise. After moving to Australia in 2005, I had to integrate Australian lifestyle with my Indian roots. In 2016, I felt compelled to go back to India and complete a Yoga teacher training intensive. As part of the training, I was introduced to the philosophical texts behind ancient meditation practices. Formal meditation practise has since transformed my life and th
Read the full storyFrom Boardrooms To Glowing Ideas
Glow Sphere Marketing
When Gabriella Sóvágó walked away from the corporate world in 2017, she was determined to create a business that fused her passion for marketing with her love of travel. That vision became Glow Sphere Marketing, a full-service agency that has grown from its beginnings as a flexible coaching practice into a trusted partner for businesses across Australia.
Gabriella’s fascination with marketing began in high school. With both parents running their own businesses, she saw firs
Read the full storyConsistency Is Key Ashleigh Lindner
Born and bred in Mackay, Ashleigh Lindner has always called the region home. With her entire family close by and three daughters attending local schools, her life is deeply tied to the community she now helps others settle into. “People get scared to move to the Northern Beaches, but everywhere you turn, there’s a school, a shopping centre, you’re central to everything,” she says. “When I tell people I’m local, born and bred here, they realise I really do know the area.”
Ashleigh's route into re
Read the full storyRedefining Beauty And Confidence
With Bre Sanders From Sense Of Skin Mackay-born Bre Sanders is proving that talent, tenacity, and authenticity can turn a dream into national recognition. As owner of the acclaimed beauty salon Sense of Skin, she is one of just four winners across Australia selected for the prestigious ABIA Beauty Squad 2025, held in Sydney on August 17. “I didn’t always dream of having my own clinic; however, when working for others, it soon became a dream of mine... I didn’t want the limitations,” Bre recal
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