Productivity has become a bit of a buzzword lately — rolled out in political speeches, budget pressers and corporate strategy days like it’s the magic fix for everything. Apparently, if we can just lift productivity, we can grow the economy, raise wages, and fix a whole lot of things. Easy, right?
But when a politician says they’re going to “increase productivity,” what do they actually mean?
Read MoreNostalgic Facebook groups overflow with black-and-white photos—ladies in gloves, strolling the footpaths in their Sunday best. Folks fondly remember cafés with plastic curtains, dances in Catholic halls, the bands that played them, and department stores with chocolate escalators (OK, maybe that one’s just me).
But while we’re busy reminiscing, the City Heart is still here. And it’s changing.
Read MoreMore than just a business event, Small Business Stories was a celebration of people behind the ventures—warts and all—and a reminder of the courage and creativity that fuels our local economy.
The Chamber deliberately chose to showcase homegrown talent, proving that some of the most valuable business insights come from right here in our own backyard.
But while we’re busy reminiscing, the City Heart is still here. And it’s changing.
Read MoreEager to understand the interest or continuing participation of local businesses in hosting work experience and school-based apprenticeships, The Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed our business community with an overwhelming 80% of respondents indicating they were interested in hosting students.
Work Experience was once a rite of passage. A much-deliberated week of freedom, a taste of adulthood requiring answers to some momentous questions. What will I wear? Will there be a workplace willing to take me on? What do I want to be when I grow up?
Read MoreThe Scrunchie Saga
A cautionary tale of creativity, chaos, and the life lessons hidden in small business.
I grew up in the era of "Girls Can Do Anything" bumper stickers.
I don’t remember if there were fancy corporate lunches with keynote speakers and goody bags—maybe there were—but I was in high school. Fighting gender stereotypes was something I did on my lunch break.
The bumper sticker spoke to my battle cry.
Read MoreQME is kinda like Taylor Swift coming to town?
As Mackay welcomes visitors from all over the world, it is an opportunity for all of us to “work in tourism” and showcase our natural assets, and unique charm.
Read MoreMIGRATION STRATEGY RELEASE
The Government’s Migration Strategy was released on 11 December 2023 and outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system
Read MoreScam Awarenes week, is empowering consumers to ask… Who’s really there?
Read MoreCommunity Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank held their 2023 AGM announcing a record return to both shareholders and the greater Sarina and Mackay district community.
The unique business model of Community Bank Sarina focusses on profit for purpose, which underpins all their community investment.
Read More"Now more than ever, we need to support and champion our small businesses and celebrate the innovation, diversity, and resilience of the sector."
Dominique Lamb – Small Business Commissioner
Read MoreThe special resolution passed at the AGM in 2023 to extend the term of the management team to two years really enabled the committee to continue its vision to “To build and sustain a thriving business community through strong leadership.”
Read MoreThe Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (‘Bill’) has now passed both Houses, and is, at the time of writing this IR Alert, awaiting Royal Assent.
The Bill amends several Acts, including the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FW Act’).
Read MoreE Scooters arrive in Mackay!
Read MoreFifth Lane has been named the Best Street Art Laneway in Australia
Read MoreMetro CBDs around the country are suffering after so many Covid lockdown as workers prefer their work-from-home arrangements but businesses in one regional city say foot traffic is returning to pre-Covid levels.
Read MoreWe want to know what we can do to help. Take our COVID Impact Survey now!
Read MoreBusinesses are confronting an Omicron storm of staff shortages and declining foot-traffic. Business leaders say there’s a way to help out – here’s how.
Read MorePandemic Leave Disaster Payment
Support if you can't earn an income because you or someone you’re caring for has to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19.
Read MoreIn Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region alone aquaculture is set to create more than 300 jobs and grow agriculture’s total output value by 11.5 per cent….
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