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Join “Ride in Shorts for Leah” (7–15 Dec 2024) to honour Leah Smith and raise awareness of asbestos dangers in Aussie homes.

What’s Happening? Peabody Energy has announced its acquisition of four Tier 1 metallurgical coal mines from Anglo American in Queensland’s Bowen Basin for $2.32 billion. The transaction, expected to close by mid-2025, will significantly expand Peabody’s Australian operations and establish it as a leading seaborne metallurgical coal producer. These assets are integral to Peabody’s strategy to increase its focus on premium steelmaking coal for the Asian market. Why It Matters? This acquisition enhances Peabody’s position as a supplier of high-quality metallurgical coal, critical for global steelmaking. The transaction is projected to generate strong cash flow and operational synergies, while improving the company’s financial profile. CEO Jim Grech remarked, “This transformative transaction presents a rare opportunity for Peabody to acquire premier

Mackay tops Queensland’s regional property growth and explore why it’s a hotspot for investors and homebuyers.

Queensland cane growers united for a critical Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) election at the 2024 AGM. With voting now concluded, the results will shape the future of Australia’s sugar export industry.

Fresh faces and big ambitions: Mackay Cutters prepare for an exciting 2025 Hostplus Cup season.

Two charities, one mission: Mackay’s 2025 Mayor’s Charity Ball supports community healing.

Celebrate Mackay’s heritage with Chinese New Year festivities, lanterns, and art on River Street, January 29 – February 12, 2025.

Queensland Government halts Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project; Queensland Hydro begins closure, land return, and demobilisation plans.

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort’s Camp and sCare event raised over $15,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities, uniting the community in festive support.

Gilmour Space Technologies has secured Australia’s first orbital launch permit for its Eris rocket, marking a historic step for the nation’s space industry. The rocket will soon launch from Bowen Spaceport in North Queensland, with the date to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Join “Ride in Shorts for Leah” (7–15 Dec 2024) to honour Leah Smith and raise awareness of asbestos dangers in Aussie homes.

What’s Happening? Peabody Energy has announced its acquisition of four Tier 1 metallurgical coal mines from Anglo American in Queensland’s Bowen Basin for $2.32 billion. The transaction, expected to close by mid-2025, will significantly expand Peabody’s Australian operations and establish it as a leading seaborne metallurgical coal producer. These assets are integral to Peabody’s strategy to increase its focus on premium steelmaking coal for the Asian market. Why It Matters? This acquisition enhances Peabody’s position as a supplier of high-quality metallurgical coal, critical for global steelmaking. The transaction is projected to generate strong cash flow and operational synergies, while improving

Mackay tops Queensland’s regional property growth and explore why it’s a hotspot for investors and homebuyers.

Queensland cane growers united for a critical Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) election at the 2024 AGM. With voting now concluded, the results will shape the future of Australia’s sugar export industry.

Fresh faces and big ambitions: Mackay Cutters prepare for an exciting 2025 Hostplus Cup season.

Two charities, one mission: Mackay’s 2025 Mayor’s Charity Ball supports community healing.

Celebrate Mackay’s heritage with Chinese New Year festivities, lanterns, and art on River Street, January 29 – February 12, 2025.

Queensland Government halts Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project; Queensland Hydro begins closure, land return, and demobilisation plans.

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort’s Camp and sCare event raised over $15,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities, uniting the community in festive support.

Gilmour Space Technologies has secured Australia’s first orbital launch permit for its Eris rocket, marking a historic step for the nation’s space industry. The rocket will soon launch from Bowen Spaceport in North Queensland, with the date to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Join “Ride in Shorts for Leah” (7–15 Dec 2024) to honour Leah Smith and raise awareness of asbestos dangers in Aussie homes.

What’s Happening? Peabody Energy has announced its acquisition of four Tier 1 metallurgical coal mines from Anglo American in Queensland’s Bowen Basin for $2.32 billion. The transaction, expected to close by mid-2025, will significantly expand Peabody’s Australian operations and establish it as a leading seaborne metallurgical coal producer. These assets are integral to Peabody’s strategy to increase its focus on premium steelmaking coal for the Asian market. Why It Matters? This acquisition enhances Peabody’s position as a supplier of high-quality metallurgical coal, critical for global steelmaking. The transaction is projected to generate strong cash flow and operational synergies, while improving

Mackay tops Queensland’s regional property growth and explore why it’s a hotspot for investors and homebuyers.

Queensland cane growers united for a critical Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) election at the 2024 AGM. With voting now concluded, the results will shape the future of Australia’s sugar export industry.

Fresh faces and big ambitions: Mackay Cutters prepare for an exciting 2025 Hostplus Cup season.

Two charities, one mission: Mackay’s 2025 Mayor’s Charity Ball supports community healing.

Celebrate Mackay’s heritage with Chinese New Year festivities, lanterns, and art on River Street, January 29 – February 12, 2025.

Queensland Government halts Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project; Queensland Hydro begins closure, land return, and demobilisation plans.

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort’s Camp and sCare event raised over $15,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities, uniting the community in festive support.

Gilmour Space Technologies has secured Australia’s first orbital launch permit for its Eris rocket, marking a historic step for the nation’s space industry. The rocket will soon launch from Bowen Spaceport in North Queensland, with the date to be confirmed in the coming weeks.