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

Nominations are open until January 5, 2025, for Mackay’s Australia Day Awards. Celebrate local heroes, with a new Brenden Borellini Access and Inclusion Award introduced this year.

This November, Dance Express Mackay marks 20 years of fostering talent and community under Karen Bishop’s guidance, offering dance from 18 months to senior levels.

Mackay Council’s Australia Day 2025 grants offer up to $1000 for community events on 26 Jan. Apply by 24 Nov.

Mater Private Hospital Mackay’s midwife, Sarah Fordyce, was honoured with the Mater Early Career Excellence Award for her leadership and dedication.

What’s happening? Carl Morton has officially stepped into the role of CEO at Mackay Sugar, Australia’s second-largest sugar producer, following his promotion from General Manager Operations. Morton succeeds Jannik Olejas, who will return to Denmark in January 2025 to become Managing Director. Why it Matters? Mackay Sugar plays a crucial role in the regional economy and community, and Morton’s leadership is key to driving the company’s future growth. With backing from both the Board of Directors and majority shareholder, Nordzucker Group, Morton is tasked with delivering a multi-year investment program and advancing the company’s sustainability goals. By the Numbers – Mackay Sugar: Australia’s second-largest sugar producer – CEO Transition: Effective October 24, 2024 – Nordzucker Group: Majority shareholder since 2019

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort celebrates major wins at the 2024 Whitsunday Tourism Awards, including gold in three categories and Hall of Fame status.

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.

Nominations are open until January 5, 2025, for Mackay’s Australia Day Awards. Celebrate local heroes, with a new Brenden Borellini Access and Inclusion Award introduced this year.

This November, Dance Express Mackay marks 20 years of fostering talent and community under Karen Bishop’s guidance, offering dance from 18 months to senior levels.

Mackay Council’s Australia Day 2025 grants offer up to $1000 for community events on 26 Jan. Apply by 24 Nov.

Mater Private Hospital Mackay’s midwife, Sarah Fordyce, was honoured with the Mater Early Career Excellence Award for her leadership and dedication.

What’s happening? Carl Morton has officially stepped into the role of CEO at Mackay Sugar, Australia’s second-largest sugar producer, following his promotion from General Manager Operations. Morton succeeds Jannik Olejas, who will return to Denmark in January 2025 to become Managing Director. Why it Matters? Mackay Sugar plays a crucial role in the regional economy and community, and Morton’s leadership is key to driving the company’s future growth. With backing from both the Board of Directors and majority shareholder, Nordzucker Group, Morton is tasked with delivering a multi-year investment program and advancing the company’s sustainability goals. By the Numbers –

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort celebrates major wins at the 2024 Whitsunday Tourism Awards, including gold in three categories and Hall of Fame status.

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.

Nominations are open until January 5, 2025, for Mackay’s Australia Day Awards. Celebrate local heroes, with a new Brenden Borellini Access and Inclusion Award introduced this year.

This November, Dance Express Mackay marks 20 years of fostering talent and community under Karen Bishop’s guidance, offering dance from 18 months to senior levels.

Mackay Council’s Australia Day 2025 grants offer up to $1000 for community events on 26 Jan. Apply by 24 Nov.

Mater Private Hospital Mackay’s midwife, Sarah Fordyce, was honoured with the Mater Early Career Excellence Award for her leadership and dedication.

What’s happening? Carl Morton has officially stepped into the role of CEO at Mackay Sugar, Australia’s second-largest sugar producer, following his promotion from General Manager Operations. Morton succeeds Jannik Olejas, who will return to Denmark in January 2025 to become Managing Director. Why it Matters? Mackay Sugar plays a crucial role in the regional economy and community, and Morton’s leadership is key to driving the company’s future growth. With backing from both the Board of Directors and majority shareholder, Nordzucker Group, Morton is tasked with delivering a multi-year investment program and advancing the company’s sustainability goals. By the Numbers –

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort celebrates major wins at the 2024 Whitsunday Tourism Awards, including gold in three categories and Hall of Fame status.