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Mackay students receive bursaries to fuel creative dreams

What’s happening? Two talented Mackay students, Leo Gorrion and Ebony Wright, have been awarded significant bursaries to support their artistic pursuits. The $3,000 Jack Sturgeon Bursary, sponsored by the Friends of the MECC, will help Leo pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the University of Melbourne. Ebony Wright, the recipient of the $3,000 Artspace Mackay Foundation Bursary, is studying a Bachelor of Visual Art at Griffith University. Why it matters? These bursaries are crucial in supporting young, aspiring artists, particularly as tertiary education costs continue to rise. By providing financial assistance, these initiatives encourage students to follow their passions and contribute to the local arts scene. Local Impact The impact of these bursaries extends beyond individual recognition. By

Saddling Up for Asbestos Awareness

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

https://electrical.aragroup.com.au/projects/moranbah-north-mine-chpp-project/

Peabody acquires top steelmaking coal assets

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 students receive bursaries to fuel creative dreams

What’s happening? Two talented Mackay students, Leo Gorrion and Ebony Wright, have been awarded significant bursaries to support their artistic pursuits. The $3,000 Jack Sturgeon Bursary, sponsored by the Friends of the MECC, will help Leo pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the University of Melbourne. Ebony Wright, the recipient of the $3,000 Artspace Mackay Foundation Bursary, is studying a Bachelor of Visual Art at Griffith University. Why it matters? These bursaries are crucial in supporting young, aspiring artists, particularly as tertiary education costs continue to rise. By providing financial assistance, these initiatives encourage students to follow their

Saddling Up for Asbestos Awareness

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

https://electrical.aragroup.com.au/projects/moranbah-north-mine-chpp-project/

Peabody acquires top steelmaking coal assets

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 students receive bursaries to fuel creative dreams

What’s happening? Two talented Mackay students, Leo Gorrion and Ebony Wright, have been awarded significant bursaries to support their artistic pursuits. The $3,000 Jack Sturgeon Bursary, sponsored by the Friends of the MECC, will help Leo pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the University of Melbourne. Ebony Wright, the recipient of the $3,000 Artspace Mackay Foundation Bursary, is studying a Bachelor of Visual Art at Griffith University. Why it matters? These bursaries are crucial in supporting young, aspiring artists, particularly as tertiary education costs continue to rise. By providing financial assistance, these initiatives encourage students to follow their

Saddling Up for Asbestos Awareness

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

https://electrical.aragroup.com.au/projects/moranbah-north-mine-chpp-project/

Peabody acquires top steelmaking coal assets

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