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Many people's conception of the work of a private investigator is shaped by what they have seen on television—big cities, stakeouts, and dirty tactics. The reality can be very different. Four years ago, private investigator Jason King moved from Melbourne to Mackay. There, he observed unmet demand which led him to rebrand his company J&D Online Investigations and bring a regional focus to the forefront of his business.
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For Stacey Brownsey, travel has never been just a career; it has always been part of who she is. Now Manager of Helloworld Travel, Stacey has spent almost 25 years helping Mackay travellers explore the world, after first entering the industry through a trainee position advertised in the Daily Mercury in 2001.
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With 26 years at Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant, Matthew Perre, Senior Manager of Sales has built a career around helping clients create memorable travel experiences across the globe.
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Johanna Wood’s love of travel began at a young age, and nearly two decades later, that passion continues to shape her career as Groups and Training Manager at Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant.
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After almost three decades with Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant, International and Domestic Travel Consultant Jill Johansen still finds joy in helping clients bring their travel dreams to life.
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After first joining Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant in 1993, Daneal Rokic is now celebrating more than 30 years in the travel industry. Starting out working Thursday nights and Saturday mornings at the Mt Pleasant office, Ms Rokic later secured a full-time role in 1996 and has remained part of the Helloworld team ever since.
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Position: Manager Star Sign: Pieces Fav Movie: I love a good period drama Fav Colour: Green Fav Holiday destination: I have travelled all over the world but there is nowhere quite like home: Eungella, Cape Hillsborough, Whitsunday islands or any of Mackay’s beautiful beaches Fav Music: Very eclectic from Metallica to spice girls. I love it all Fav Quote: - Tell us something most people don't know about you? I love to learn about medicinal uses of plants. As General Manager o
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Position: Project Officer Star Sign: Libra
Fav Movie: Loves all movies and genres, but can’t do anything zombie
Fav Colour: Teal
Fav Holiday destination: Would love to do a 2-month trek through Europe
Fav Music: Very much an all-rounder with music, but can’t get into screamo/hardcore metal or indie
Fav Quote: “Let them.”
Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I love fishing Zoe Knight is a Project Officer at Greater Whitsunday Innovation, overseeing programs, events, and communica
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FAST 5 FACTS
Star Sign: Cancer
Best Holiday Destination: Switzerland
Music You Love: Varied from Australian Rock to easy listening
What You Love to Watch: Dragon movies Inspirational Quote: Everything is temporary – Buddhism. • And a funny one from my Irish mother– how do you eat an elephant? – piece by piece in mouthfuls you can chew- this helped improve problem solving – deal with one challenge at a time, don’t eat the whole elephant or you will choke. Sharon founded Personal Transiti
Read the full storyGet To Know Simon McMahon Founder & Director of Pioneer Nursing Services – Home Care Provider
FAST 5 FACTS • Star Sign: Aquarius • Best Holiday Destination: Whitsundays • Music You Love: Most music, Dance, Pop, Chill • What You Love to Watch: Sports, AFL, NRL, Soccer (football), Rugby Union • Inspirational Quote: “If you want to change the world, start by making your bed.” Admiral William H. McRaven From serving with the Royal Navy during the Iraq War to caring for patients in their homes, Simon McMahon’s journey is remarkable. As founder and Director of Pioneer Nu
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Before she was Mackay’s queen of calm and queen of the label maker, Adrienne Bradshaw was in scrubs and headsets working in nursing, then in media and PR. But it was her love for turning chaos into calm that led her to create Get It Sorted Mackay.
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If you think running a machinery and admin gig sounds dull, you’ve clearly never met Matt Fry. With a love for strategy games, storytelling, and sorting dirt, Matt’s story proves life doesn’t need to be flashy to be fascinating, it just needs to be real.
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