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Sad end, but life, and news, go on

IT STILL feels surreal to think this is the last time anyone will fill this editor’s column in the

Queensland Times, a newspaper that has been a part of my life from the time I was born.

The daily life of a reporter is such that it has only been the past few weeks that we have gained a true appreciation for just how much this newspaper has come to mean to people over the years.

Sad and somewhat ironic I guess that it has taken such a big change to remind us just how vital our role in the community is.

There has been talk of an end to the humble printed newspaper for many years now, but who knew it would come this soon? I don’t know anyone who wasn’t shocked by the news, which came all of three weeks ago but feels like it was an eternity ago.

Today we also bid a sad farewell to a handful of loyal staff, several of whom have served this newspaper for decades. Over the years we have become something of a second family to one another, supporting each other through good times and bad.

On that note, I would like to remind our loyal readers of one vital thing: On Monday morning you will still be able to choose what you have for breakfast, and you will still be able to read your beloved QT.

I know many of you will take some convincing to make the change to the digital world, but it is the specific aim of our team of six reporters to ensure you do make that change, and over time become glad you did.

The future of our local news depends on you.

Andrew Korner, editor

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