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JCU and Whitsundays Regional Council sign first partnership to expand student placements, boost workforce skills and support regional innovation.
Isabelle Refalo from Mackay Northern Beaches SHS wins top poetry award in Queensland’s longest-running writing comp.
Med students and the AMA push to fund unpaid rural placements under HELP reform as pressure grows for fair support.
What’s happening? Students from Mackay and surrounding towns are stepping out of their regular classrooms and into one of Queensland’s most prestigious youth programs—QUT’s Future You Summit. Running from 1 to 4 July in Brisbane, the summit brings together more than 340 of the state’s brightest Year 11 and 12 students for a transformative, career-building university experience. Attendees check into Somerville House on 30 June for orientation before taking part in workshops, industry panels, and campus life activities across QUT’s Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove sites. Why it matters For regional students, experiences like this bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity. Through project-based learning and early mentorship, the summit fosters leadership, confidence and direction for life beyond high school.
Join JCU Mackay Open Day this Saturday with hands-on healthcare demos, campus tours, and expert study advice on offer.
Mackay schools urged to join TFH Youth Summit on 28 Aug 2025. Apply before May ends to access travel and stay support.
A groundbreaking diabetes programme in Mackay has helped First Nations patients improve Type 2 diabetes management.
Midwifery course begins in Mackay last January 20, to address regional shortages and boost local healthcare.
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
More airports join the fast-track drone flight approval trial.
JCU and Whitsundays Regional Council sign first partnership to expand student placements, boost workforce skills and support regional innovation.
Isabelle Refalo from Mackay Northern Beaches SHS wins top poetry award in Queensland’s longest-running writing comp.
Med students and the AMA push to fund unpaid rural placements under HELP reform as pressure grows for fair support.
What’s happening? Students from Mackay and surrounding towns are stepping out of their regular classrooms and into one of Queensland’s most prestigious youth programs—QUT’s Future You Summit. Running from 1 to 4 July in Brisbane, the summit brings together more than 340 of the state’s brightest Year 11 and 12 students for a transformative, career-building university experience. Attendees check into Somerville House on 30 June for orientation before taking part in workshops, industry panels, and campus life activities across QUT’s Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove sites. Why it matters For regional students, experiences like this bridge the gap between aspiration
Join JCU Mackay Open Day this Saturday with hands-on healthcare demos, campus tours, and expert study advice on offer.
Mackay schools urged to join TFH Youth Summit on 28 Aug 2025. Apply before May ends to access travel and stay support.
A groundbreaking diabetes programme in Mackay has helped First Nations patients improve Type 2 diabetes management.
Midwifery course begins in Mackay last January 20, to address regional shortages and boost local healthcare.
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
More airports join the fast-track drone flight approval trial.
JCU and Whitsundays Regional Council sign first partnership to expand student placements, boost workforce skills and support regional innovation.
Isabelle Refalo from Mackay Northern Beaches SHS wins top poetry award in Queensland’s longest-running writing comp.
Med students and the AMA push to fund unpaid rural placements under HELP reform as pressure grows for fair support.
What’s happening? Students from Mackay and surrounding towns are stepping out of their regular classrooms and into one of Queensland’s most prestigious youth programs—QUT’s Future You Summit. Running from 1 to 4 July in Brisbane, the summit brings together more than 340 of the state’s brightest Year 11 and 12 students for a transformative, career-building university experience. Attendees check into Somerville House on 30 June for orientation before taking part in workshops, industry panels, and campus life activities across QUT’s Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove sites. Why it matters For regional students, experiences like this bridge the gap between aspiration
Join JCU Mackay Open Day this Saturday with hands-on healthcare demos, campus tours, and expert study advice on offer.
Mackay schools urged to join TFH Youth Summit on 28 Aug 2025. Apply before May ends to access travel and stay support.
A groundbreaking diabetes programme in Mackay has helped First Nations patients improve Type 2 diabetes management.
Midwifery course begins in Mackay last January 20, to address regional shortages and boost local healthcare.
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
More airports join the fast-track drone flight approval trial.
