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In today's email
One Big Thing: Renewed sponsorship sets Mackay Stadium for expansion
Join Salvos: A call for disaster season volunteers
Major AUS Company's new acquisition: COS expands in Northern QLD with Tosco
Trending: A zoo painted dogs as pandas
Around The Web (Snippets): 12 minutes of Mozart’s music not heard in hundreds of years discovered, local Councils reinstate Australia Day celebrations to January 26 and more!
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1. One Big Thing: Sponsorship deal sets Mackay Stadium on track for expansion
What’s happening?
BB Print has secured and continued to support the naming rights for Mackay’s stadium in a four-year sponsorship deal, reaffirming its support for regional sport and entertainment.
Why it Matters?
The sponsorship was finalised after Mackay Regional Council invited tenders on June 14, 2024, following the expiration of the previous agreement on August 18.
Local Impact
This partnership strengthens local support for Mackay’s key sporting venue, providing crucial backing as the council advocates for future expansions under the stadium’s master plan.
The deal aligns with BB Print’s community values and highlights the importance of local businesses supporting regional infrastructure.
What to look for next
The full article, below 👇
2. Salvos Queensland call for disaster season volunteers
What’s happening?
The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) are urgently seeking volunteers across Queensland ahead of the upcoming natural disaster season.
Volunteers are needed to support first responders and survivors by providing meals, refreshments, bedding, and emotional support during emergencies.
Why it Matters?
Natural disasters like floods, cyclones, and fires have devastating impacts on communities.
The support from SAES volunteers is crucial in providing immediate assistance and comfort to those affected, helping to alleviate the burden on first responders and disaster survivors.
By the Numbers
Over the past three years, SAES teams have delivered over 390,000 meals and refreshments.
Supported more than 80,000 people across Australia.
Volunteers have contributed 51,000 hours, with 8,500 volunteers actively supporting operations.
3. COS expands in Northern QLD with Tosco acquisition
One Big Thing: COS Expands in Northern Queensland with Tosco Acquisition
What’s Happening?
From October 1, COS, Australia’s largest 100% Australian-owned office product company, has acquired Tosco Business & Education, a Northern Queensland business.
Why It Matters
This acquisition strengthens COS’s presence in Northern and Far North Queensland, offering a competitive alternative to other suppliers and expanding its Managed Print Services.
By the Numbers
• Founded in 1977 by Dominique Lyone.
• Over 500 employees across Australia.
• Offices and warehouses in every state and territory.
Local Impact
Tosco’s employees will be retained, preserving local jobs while expanding COS’s services for local businesses, schools, and hospitals.
Strengthening Regional Roots
COS aims to deliver better pricing, enhanced services, and a wider product range to the North Queensland market.
What The People Say
“We’re excited to deepen our presence in Northern Queensland,” say Co-CEOs Belinda and Amie Lyone.
What To Look For Next
Expect a smooth transition with improved product access, customer service, and expanded service offerings for Northern Queensland businesses and institutions.
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5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Measures extended to protect East Point Foreshore: Mackay Regional Council extends protective measures at East Point foreshore to prevent erosion and protect the environment.
Tupperware parties are no more after the company: Filed for bankruptcy this week.
New investments and big ideas exciting future for Mackay: New investments and innovative ideas are shaping an exciting future for Mackay, driving growth and opportunities in the region.
Australia Day celebrations have been reinstated to January 26 this week at multiple Councils following Independent community surveys showed a significant majority of their general populations want it to remain on the date.
Regional Telecommunications Review- Report coming soon: The review will be held on 1 October 2024, focusing on connectivity issues in regional
LinkedIn is quietly using your data to Train its AI, and here’s how to stop it.
Table Talk Project: A series of community conversations with residents affected by the unprecedented flooding that followed ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
A 12-minute piece of music that hasn’t been heard in centuries: Written by Mozart, has just been discovered in a German library, and you can now hear.
Mackay Airport takes off with New partnership paves the way for sporting success ahead of Brisbane 2032
Gardner boosts Australia’s Bowling ahead of the: T20 World Cup.
6. Upcoming Events
🎤 Morning Melodies- Livvy & Pete: 27 September 2024 11:00 am at MECC Plenary Halls Helpmann award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen.
🍽️Finch Hatton’s Fusion on the Lawn Long Lunch: 28th September Join us for a unique culinary experience.
🛹 FMS Rumble Wakeboarding: Saturday 28 Sept 12noon-5 pm, Watch the World's best pro wakeboarders battle it out for a share in over $12,000 cash at the FMS Rumble on the Reef Wakeboarding comp at Wake House Australia!
📚Guiding and Supporting Children’s Behaviour: Tuesday, October 1 · 6:30 pm - 8 pm, a free professional development event designed exclusively for early childhood educators, focusing on the crucial topic of Guiding and Supporting Children’s Behaviour.
🏞️Public Art Walk Along the River: Fri, 4 Oct 2024 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM This free city and riverside art walk for all ages begins at 'Meeting Place' artwork in Wood Street Park and takes you through the city centre and along the river.
🐂PBR MONSTER ENERGY TOUR: 3 October 2024 – 4 October 2024 at BB print Stadium The best in bull riding battle it out in a new Professional Bull Riders season like no other.
🏏Girls and Women’s Cricket Training: October 2, 4 and 6th at Abbot Park Fun interactive sessions that will suit players of all levels and abilities run by highly experienced coaches. Learn new skills and develop your existing ones.
🤘ARCADIA'S ROCK 'N' COUNTRY - OFFICAL PBR AFTERPARTY WEEKENDER: Friday 4th October & Saturday 5th October at Arcadia Bar -Country Lovers! Your Favorite Country Nights are back and we have teamed up with a couple of legends
👓Demystifying How to "Be" It's simpler than you think" Seminar: Sat, 5 Oct 2024 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM This empowering online seminar will help you let go of your internal politics and leave you with a greater sense of who you are and how to express this in daily life.
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