A fond farewell, my dear old newspaper

When Jennifer Swaine heard the news that this much-loved paper would cease to be reproduced in print, she was deeply saddened.

File photo: Sunshine Coast Daily columnist Jennifer Swaine says farewell to her beloved printed newspaper.

OPINION:

WHEN I heard the news on Thursday, that this much-loved paper will cease to be reproduced in print soon, I was deeply saddened.

Many would say that it is inevitable in the digital world we now live in.

And while that may be true, this paper is part of the fabric of this community and has been for near on 40 years.

It has shared our highs and lows, celebrated our wins, told our stories, poked more than a few bears and kept us all accountable.

WHY THE DEATH OF PRINT WON’T BE THE END OF YOUR STORIES

Whether you agree with what was printed or not, what is indisputable is this publication has been an important cornerstone of our lives for more years than many have been on this earth.

It is sad to see it go.

Jennifer Swaine.

But more than that, it’s heartbreaking for the amazing team of people who are set to lose their jobs at the end of June.

A paper doesn’t just appear in our newsagencies without considerable effort.

There are many talented journalists doing their thing day in and day out as they research stories, check facts and put together compelling content.

And they are backed up by people like Lyn on reception, Sally in sales, Shirley in features, Nadja in editorial, Erle in property, Steve Hirst the general manager and over 50 other incredible people who work tirelessly to deliver us news and fresh content daily.

Many of these people are like family.

They are clever and talented and have so much to give.

And under the direction of Steve, they share a culture and work ethic many would envy.

I want to thank the team for all that they do to support the community.

They get behind every event, create and share good content and stories.

And they go out of their way to make a positive difference.

Call me old, sentimental or both, because while we will be able to read it all online just as we do now, I can’t help but feel that we are about to lose an old friend – one that we draw comfort on as we sit with our coffee and casually flick through the physical pages.

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