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Greater Whitsunday road infrastructure projects left behind in election commitments.
The Mackay and Whitsunday region are still waiting for road infrastructure commitments from parties in the lead up to the Queensland Government election this week.
Road safety improvements vital for the Greater Whitsunday region.
The impact of road closures to Greater Whitsunday region’s industries and communities is costing us dearly.
Greater Whitsunday region’s election priorities spotlight investment in road network.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has released its 2024 Queensland state election priorities that underscores the critical need for investment in roads, housing and future industry growth for the Greater Whitsunday region.
Isaac Business Chamber launches to amplify resilient business community.
After three years of planning, the Isaac Business Chamber will officially launch, marking a significant milestone for the Isaac region and its small business community.
Strategy to unlock economic growth and diversification for the Greater Whitsunday METS sector.
The Greater Whitsunday region is set to capitalise on immense diversification opportunities.
Greater Digital Skills Program to solve workforce challenges for region’s SMEs.
The Greater Whitsunday region is set to experience a significant boost in digital capabilities with the launch of the Greater Digital Skills Program.
Unlocking Decarbonisation Opportunities: QME and Decarbonisation Accelerated Project join forces.
Decarbonisation Accelerated project has partnered with the Queensland Mining & Engineering and Exhibition (QME) to facilitate a one-day program focused on Mining and METS on Wednesday July 24.
Greater Foundations24 set to empower educators to unlock greater career possibilities
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) is again delivering the Greater Foundations program, aimed at informing Greater Whitsunday teachers and educators on what career and workforce opportunities exist across the region.
Decarbonisation Accelerated Summit: Your Last Chance to Be Part of the Future.
Sustainability leaders, deep tech investors and resource industry leaders are just some of the thought-provoking speakers who will share their experiences and insights at the Decarbonisation Accelerated Summit. The summit […]
Region welcomes new funding confirmation and Chair of Regional Jobs Committee program.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has been confirmed as the Greater Whitsundays host organisation for the Queensland Government’s Regional Jobs Committee program until June 2025. The Queensland Government has established 12 Regional […]
World-leading experts set to ignite the Decarbonisation Accelerated Summit stage.
What does a change strategist who has inspired 500,000 people across five continents; a national net-zero leader with in-depth knowledge of decarbonisation and a founder who combines maggots and biotechnology […]
Decarbonisation Accelerated Summit set to drive local action with global impact.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance and the Resources Centre of Excellence are hosting the region’s first ever decarbonisation summit in May, to help local businesses understand their role in carbon reduction. Greater […]
Blueprint sets path for a new industry
Tapping into a share of an emerging global industry estimated by the CSIRO to be worth some $400 billion by 2040, is the driver behind the release of the Greater […]
1000 registrations and counting as region’s grant finder builds future financial investment.
More than 1000 Greater Whitsunday businesses and community groups have registered for the Greater Whitsunday Grant Finder in the past 18 months. The Greater Whitsunday Grant Finder is a partnership […]
Regional Projects Development Register signals bright future for region
Almost $45 billion worth of projects have been listed on the Greater Whitsunday Regional Projects Development Register 2024. The register lists 472 projects which are valued at more than $1 […]
Unified Effort for Enhanced Cyclone Reinsurance Pool in Northern Queensland
The economic development bodies of North Queensland – Advance Cairns, Greater Whitsunday Alliance and Townsville Enterprise – have joined forces to seek a better outcome for the region amid questions […]
Queensland Parliament delegation focuses on Greater Possibilities
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and a range of regional change champions travelled to Brisbane to share the greater possibilities ahead for the Greater Whitsunday region in October .
New project mapping out a low carbon future for the Greater Whitsunday region.
The Greater Whitsunday region is forging a new path with the launch of the Decarbonisation Accelerated project.
Greater Whitsunday AgTech Hub group launches online portal.
The Greater Whitsunday AgTech Hub is launching an online portal to bridge the geographical divide and create connections between producers and agribusiness across the region.
Greater Whitsunday Workforce Development Playbook to build a future fit workforce.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has released the Greater Whitsunday Workforce Development Playbook which identifies a range of future focused initiatives to create a dynamic and capable regional workforce.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance and BMA announce partnership to support regional transformation
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) have launched the next phase of its strategic partnership the Transformation Region Project to support the future economic prosperity of the Greater Whitsunday region.
Greater Foundations23 event educates the educators
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) are building career-based classroom learning with Greater Foundations23, a professional development event for educators across the Greater Whitsunday region.
Inaugural Greater Whitsunday Alliance director moves on
After more than five years on the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) board, Mackay business leader Jordan Miller has decided to step down from his directorship.
Greater Whitsunday welcomes release of Queensland Energy Plan
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) welcomes the imminent release of the Queensland Government’s 10 Year Energy Plan.
The Greater Whitsunday Virtual Reality tour invites you to take a greater look.
Ever wanted to take a greater look at some of the Greater Whitsunday region’s traditional and emerging industries?
Career education modules showcase opportunities across the Greater Whitsunday region
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) is leading a regional approach to education, skills, and training with the launch of the For Greater Careers Education Program
Two new directors appointed to the Greater Whitsunday Alliance board
Red Cat Adventures Director Asher Telford and Bowen Gumlu Growers Association General Manager Ry Collins have been appointed as directors to the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) Board.
Greater Whitsunday Grant Finder launched to highlight grant opportunities.
Greater Whitsunday businesses and community groups will now have great visibility of grant and funding opportunities, with the launch of Greater Whitsunday Grant Finder
Regional Projects Development Register update lists 584 projects in Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region.
About $43 billion worth of projects have been listed on the Greater Whitsunday Regional Projects Development Register 2021 released today.
Greater Whitsunday Regional Innovation Benchmark Research Report released
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has released the Greater Whitsunday Regional Innovation Benchmark Research Report 2020- 2021 which showcases how the Greater Whitsunday region is embracing new ways of doing business, adopting new technologies to make our workplaces safer, more productive and globally competitive.
GW3 focussing on creating a digitally connected future.
To ensure the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region remains competitive in an increasingly digital world, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has appointed a Digital Projects Coordinator.
Greater Whitsunday industry and education leaders collaborate to rethink training and skills
Greater Whitsunday region industry and education leaders will explore how they can collaborate and address future skilling needs at the For Greater Training Mastermind event to be held on Thursday November 18.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance releases Regional Economic Profile
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has released the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Regional Economic Profile, which presents critical economic data and highlights the strong economic foundations of the region.
$3.5 million Digital Connectivity Project kicks off
The Smart Transformation Advisory Councils (STACs) in Moranbah and Dysart – along with partners BHP, Telstra and the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) - today announced a $3.5 million project to provide enhanced digital connectivity to both towns to support current and new businesses and industry; schools and community groups.
GW3 Grants and Funding Service to strengthen regional funding opportunities
To support the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday business, industry, and community Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has appointed Grants and Funding Service Coordinator, to strengthen the region’s chances of securing financial grants and funding.
New agriculture study to identify key regional export products
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) will lead research to identify key agricultural products for export from the Mackay Issac Whitsunday region through project funding from the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA).
New director appointed to Greater Whitsunday Alliance board
Nordzucker Mackay Sugar Chief Executive Officer Mr Jannik Olejas has been appointed as a director to the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) board.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance welcomes $10b insurance guarantee announcement
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has welcomed the announcement the Federal Government has established a reinsurance pool to cover cyclone and related flood damage in Northern Australia from July 1, 2022.
Innovative entrepreneur to share the recipe for running a successful business.
Business leader and Eagle Boys founder Tom Potter prefers anchovies over pineapple on his pizza.
‘Siri’ says recalculate
KAREN Jacobsen is the voice we associate to finding a solution when we feel lost.
Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Regional Water Strategy to unlock the economic value of water assets.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has released the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday (MIW) Regional Water Strategy to identify opportunities to unlock the economic value of the region’s existing water assets and to understand how water can support future economic prosperity.
Canberra delegation shares the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region’s vision for the future.
Some of the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region’s change champions last week travelled to Canberra to meet with a range of parliamentarians and key advisors to discuss and showcase our region’s strong economic credentials and how it is at the forefront of embracing change.
Ag Mastermind event to transform sugarcane industry for future generations.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and Canegrowers Mackay are transforming the sugarcane landscape with a collaboration to challenge some thinking around farming as a career and attract young people to the sugarcane industry.
Agribusiness Future Alliance connecting the region’s agribusiness sector.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) is leading the way to support the agriculture industry and to improve food systems within the Mackay Whitsunday Issac region through the Agribusiness Future Alliance Project.
Roadmap Maps Pathway for Future Skills
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has today released the Greater Whitsunday Future Skills Roadmap which provides a summary of the skills and training required for the region in the future.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance holds AGM and officially welcomes new Chairperson
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) recently held its 2019-2020 Annual General Meeting and officially welcomed Mackay business leader Tony Caruso as the new Chairperson of the GW3 board.
Mental health service extended through Christmas period
As the Christmas and New Year season approaches Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) is encouraging small business owners who may be struggling after a tough year, to take advantage of the extended MIW Business Wellbeing Service.
GW3 joins regional Australia promotion campaign
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) will today officially launch the Regional Activators Alliance (RAA) – a new body designed to help create its national awareness campaign aimed at driving population to the regions.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance releases the regional Future Employment Study
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has released the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday (MIW) Future Employment Study to provide the region’s industries, businesses and workforces with a blueprint to ensure we are prepared for the impact of digital technology.
New Chairperson appointed to Greater Whitsunday Alliance board
Mackay business leader Tony Caruso has been appointed as the incoming Chairperson of the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) board.
GW3 calls for better local content procurement policy
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and Queensland Local Content Leaders Network (QLCLN) is this week releasing their local content recommendations, after the group commissioned a research project to develop a better answer to the question ‘what is local?’.
Regional Projects Development Register update lists 489 projects in Mackay Isaac Whitsunday
Nearly $40 billion worth of projects have been listed on the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) Regional Projects Development Register update released last week.
New director appointed to Greater Whitsunday Alliance board
Mackay businessman John Fordyce has been appointed as a director to the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) board.
Region champions transformation through new digital platform
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) is leading the way to showcase Mackay Isaac Whitsunday (MIW) as a region tackling head on the challenges and opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
GW3 launches MIW Business Wellbeing Service to support small business
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) this week is launching the MIW Business Wellbeing Service to provide mental health support to Mackay Isaac Whitsunday small business owners.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance Chairperson announces retirement
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) Chairperson Mr John Glanville has announced his retirement after almost four years of championing the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday (MIW) region as the inaugural Chairperson.
GW3 launches My Digital Coach to assist small business
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) is this week launching the My Digital Coach program to assist small business in the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region recover from the COVID- 19 pandemic impacts on the economy.
#wepledgelocal campaign to support local business in Mackay Isaac Whitsunday
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has launched a community activation campaign #wepledgelocal designed to encourage the community of Mackay Isaac Whitsunday to love their local business and keep supporting them however they can.
Regional Agribusiness Export Supply Chain Mapping Study released
The findings of the study show that the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region strengths were diverse resulting from a stable climate and good natural resources, which makes the region capable of producing a variety of different products.
Mackay Isaac Whitsunday high schools’ opportunity to activate future
“The Activate program is about providing an environment for our region’s future entrepreneurs to take their ideas out of the classroom and into the world and GW3 is delighted to be involved,” Ms Porter said.
Greater Whitsunday Alliance announces new Chief Executive Officer
“To remain economically strong whilst at the same time work on transitioning our economy into new industries and focus areas requires a collaborative approach and I believe that GW3 is the perfect organisation to be leading this strategic direction”
Greater Whitsunday Alliance releases updated Regional Economic Profile
“The region’s continued strong performance across most industry sectors reinforces our position as a major regional economic powerhouse and validates the region’s focus on exploring new industries, whilst proactively supporting key traditional sectors”
Advancing Regional Innovation Program Conference
“The ARIP program is providing our region with critical funding in the innovation space to create new opportunities, encourage our youth and entrepreneurs to pursue their ideas and offer support and education to businesses and startups across our region,” said Ms Porter