💰Australia Day grants available | Record-breaking Telecom Review | Sarah Fordyce receives the Mater Early Career Excellence Award | Apple's new M4 | An AI painting to sell for $180k and more!
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One Big Thing: Record-breaking Telecom Review highlights rural needs
Local funding available for: Mackay’s Australia Day events
Excellence in healthcare: Midwife Sarah Fordyce receives the Mater Early Career Excellence Award
Trending: Oreos, Coca-Cola flavoured.. on sale at Coles
Around The Web (Snippets): Dance Express Mackay celebrating 20 years, Crocs banned by schools, Magpie of the Year awards and more!
Upcoming Events
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1. Record-breaking Telecom Review highlights rural needs
What’s Happening
A record-breaking number of submissions has been received in the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review, reflecting heightened concerns over connectivity issues for Australians in regional, rural, and remote areas.
Chaired by the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan, the independent Committee has conducted face-to-face consultations and reviewed these submissions to ensure comprehensive input.
The Committee will soon deliver its report and recommendations to the Minister for Communications, the Hon. Michelle Rowland MP, who established the Review’s Terms of Reference in January 2024.
By The Numbers
3,404: total submissions – reflecting a 400% increase from 2021, a record in the Review’s history
3,098: online survey responses, thanks to an accessible format introduced this year
306: written submissions, capturing in-depth accounts of connectivity challenges
What To Look For Next
With the Committee’s report due by December 31 2024, rural Australians can anticipate policy shifts and potentially new programs aimed at improving connectivity.
The upcoming recommendations will seek to address unique rural needs and establish a robust framework to support telecommunications access across Australia.
2. Funding available for Mackay’s Australia Day events
What’s Happening
To celebrate Australia Day 2025, Mackay Regional Council is offering up to $1,000 in grants for local not-for-profits to host free public events across the region.
What They Said
Mayor Greg Williamson shared his enthusiasm, stating, “We are really looking forward to a ripper Aussie Day event lineup in the new year.”
Zoom In
Applications for these grants open November 1 and close November 24.
Eligible events must be held on Sunday, January 26 2025, and recognise the Council’s support in all promotional materials.
Want To Apply?
Read the full article, below 👇
3. Excellence in healthcare: Midwife receives Top Mater Award
What’s happening?
Mater Private Hospital Mackay’s Midwifery Nurse Unit Manager, Sarah Fordyce, has received the Mater Early Career Excellence Award, recognising her leadership and contributions to healthcare.
Why It Matters?
The award highlights the commitment to top-tier healthcare, bringing advanced services to the local community.
Local Impact
This award-winning leadership helps ensure Mackay residents have access to high-standard healthcare.
More Than Just an Award
The recognition paves the way for future healthcare improvements and access expansions for local patients.
What To Look For Next
Expect continued improvements in Mackay’s healthcare services and patient experience as the team builds on this success.
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5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Dance Express: Celebrating 20 years of dance and community
Crocs are being banned by schools because: Gen Alpha keep tripping and falling at a higher rate than closed-in-toe shoes
Magpie of the Year 2024 awards: Were held last Friday, an annual event awarding sporting excellence to the 9 Magpies affiliated sporting clubs.
Apple unveiled its new M4: iMac, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and fresh colours
Zeph Buchanan is the recipient: of the Magpies Local Sporting Champion Grant
20 of the scariest horror movies of all: Time, according to science
Fatal traffic crash: happened in Mackay
The launch of autonomous commercial semi-trailers has been: Is coming but has been pushed back to 2025
A portrait of Alan Turing (the father of modern computer science and artificial intelligence) made by an: A.I. powered robot may sell for $180,000 at an upcoming auction
6. Upcoming Events
📿Riverside Market: October 31, Come along and browse collections of unique and colourful creations… Funky jewellery and fun kids’ clothing.
🤸Mackay Gymnastics 2024 Awards Night: November 2, Get ready to celebrate and honor our amazing gymnasts at the Mackay Gymnastics 2024 Awards Night - it's going to be a night to remember!
🐾RSPCA Santa Paws 2024: November 3, Santa Paws is the paw-fect way to get a unique family photo in time for Christmas and in doing so, you are also supporting the RSPCA and the hundreds of animals that will be in our care this festive season.
🏃♀️Mackay Art Deco Walking Tours 2024: November 3, Meet and gather at the corner of Victoria and Wood Street in Mackay City before heading off on a wander down Victoria Street and the surrounding city area.
👨🎤Ashes To Ashes - David Bowie Experience: November 3, The spirit of the legendary, the iconic, the revolutionary David Bowie lives on with ‘‘shes To Ashes: The David Bowie Experience’’who have earned a reputation as AAustralia'spremier Bowie tribute.
💪Capability Statement Workshop: November 6, This practical workshop will assist you develop and prepare an effective capability statement to help your business thrive.
🍸Melbourne Cup: November 5, Throw on your fascinators and your best flair and join us at THE DISPENSARY for our annual Melbourne Cup event.