BUSINESS SHOWCASE
The Big Re-Set
Imagine waking up each day feeling energised, confident, and truly yourself. You’re thriving, full of vitality and moving through life with ease. You feel good in your skin, and your body is working with you, not against you. This is how you deserve to feel in your forties. This is how you could feel with the right guidance and advice from clinical nutritionist Rebecca Tarver.
Read the full storyMackay Private Hospital: Delivering Personalised Healthcare in the Heart of the Region
Located in the heart of the Mackay region, Mackay Private Hospital stands as a trusted name in private healthcare, setting the benchmark for patient-centred care. The hospital specialises in high-quality rehabilitation and mental health services, delivered by a dedicated team of experienced professionals in a compassionate and supportive environment.
Read the full storyFrom Roof To Refrigeration, Geiger Gets It Done
When Geiger Solutions says, “We want your business and we mean business,” they back it up with action.With a reputation forged over 70 years in roofing and trade services, this Mackay-based company is rapidly becoming one of the most trusted names across the region. From residential repairs to large-scale commercial works, Geiger Solutions is a one-stop trade powerhouse delivering certified building, plumbing, roofing, air-conditioning, refrigeration and coldroom services — all under one roof.
Read the full storyBucasia’s New Home For Slow Mornings And Smoky Sundays
Sometimes the sweetest success brews from second chances – in life, in love, and in coffee. Just ask Tammy and Dan, the heart and soul behind The Grounds Collective Bucasia, a new café bringing a relaxed Byron Bay vibe to Mackay’s northern beaches.
Read the full storyKeeping It Cool
When the heat of Mackay’s summer sets in, there's one name that comes to mind for keeping things cool: McGuire Air & Refrigeration. For over 30 years, this local business has been keeping homes and businesses comfortable, and now, the baton has been passed to the lively duo of Matthew and Che Ruddell.
Read the full storyLeaving Footprints In The Sand
Behind every great business is a passionate couple with a heart for serving others. With over two decades of love poured into Comfort Resort Blue Pacific, Nick and Cath Uit den Bogaard are preparing to trade the working day for late sunsets and coastal road trips.
Read the full storyProserpine Golf Course Celebrates 100 Years
The Proserpine Golf Club celebrated its Centenary on the first weekend of May and the excitement among members and locals was palpable. Whilst the club's genesis dates back to 1925, this landmark occasion is just as much about honouring its strong and thriving present as it is about reflecting on its rich and vibrant past.
Read the full storyWriting Their Own Chapter
When Dr Julia Evans and Richard Evans founded 852 Press in 2020, they weren’t just launching an independent publishing consultancy — they were building a platform for writers to take control of their own stories.
Read the full storyRevving Up Careers
McCarthy Panel Works hit the gas once again with its second Auto Ready course and Careers Expo held on April 16, following the success of its inaugural event. Co-owner Andrea McCarthy was eager to bring the initiative back, recognising the vital role hands-on training plays in preparing students for real-world automotive careers.
Read the full storyRewriting Futures Through Generosity
For many Australians living with disability or in care, life is lived on the edge of ‘just enough’. Enough to get by. Enough to pay for essentials. Enough to survive week to week.But what about joy? What about belonging, adventure, dignity… what about living?
Read the full storyA Taste of Tradition With Elisabeth Ribeiro from Deja-Vu
Elisabeth Ribeiro’s journey from Brazil to Australia at the age of 20 is one of resilience, ambition, and a desire to create something truly special for the people around her. Arriving in a new country with little knowledge of the English language, Elisabeth poured her time into her children for thirteen years before discovering her destiny as a business owner. Fast forward to today, she is the proud owner of Deja-Vu, a delightful gift shop café in Mackay that offers so much more than just a pla
Read the full storyThriving at Every Age With Jo Sainsbury from Kickass Women
A champion of empowerment through professional development, Jo Sainsbury, Founder of ‘Kickass Women,’ believes in embracing challenging and transformative pathways while collaborating with others to successfully reinvent oneself. “I consider myself as an on-going project and work in progress albeit heading towards my late 50’s and I’m allowed to be both a work in progress and help others grow at the same time,” shared Jo. “I’m one of those people who still has a healthy appetite for continual
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