• Q&A With The Federal Candidates (21 July 2010)

Local business issues will be the focus of a Q&A session with local Federal Election Candidates from each party to be held next month.

• Election Wish List Released (20 July 2010)

With a date for the Federal Election being announced, the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has compiled an election “wish list” to be distributed to all candidates.Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is currently seeking feedback on the proposed Statistical Area 4 boundaries, particularly in regards to receiving regional advice.

• Could Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac be the happiest region in Queensland? (20 July 2010)

Happiness levels in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region are higher than those recorded for the State according to a Happiness Survey initiated by the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC).

• Skills Statement A Look Into The Future (12 July 2010)

The skills needs of the future have been uncovered with the release of the 2020 Skills Statement by the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) today.

• Are Resident's In The Mackay-Whitsunday Region Happier? (9 July 2010)

In today’s busy world, people are leaving less time in their day to work on the simple things in life that keep them happy.

• $50 Billion Worth Of Development Planned For Region (4 July 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC), today released the latest Regional Development Register (RDR) listing over $50 Billion worth of development.

• Delegates Pleasantly Surprised By Regional Showcase (15 June 2010)

The inaugural Invest Mackay Whitsunday Isaac Conference held recently was a great success with up to 100 delegates attending the full day conference and a dedicated breakfast sponsored by ANZ which featured guest speakers from local, state and federal government along with presentations from the private sector.

• Report highlights market demand for affordable housing (21 May 2010)

Results of the latest PRD Nationwide Quarterly Economic and Property Report highlights the need for more affordable housing in the region.

• REDC Welcomes New Boundaries Being Proposed By ABS (10 May 2010)

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is currently seeking feedback on the proposed Statistical Area 4 boundaries, particularly in regards to receiving regional advice.

• Government's Plans For Regionalisation Strategy To Be Discussed Over Lunch (4th May 2010)

Parliamentary Secretary to Minister for Employment and Economic Development, Jan Jarratt MP, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) networking luncheon.

• Express your Business Confidence (28 April 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) would like to encourage businesses within the region to participate in the latest round of Business Confidence Surveys.

• Cyclone and the GFC have not affected Job Opportunities in the Sugar City (23 April 2010)

 Despite a cyclone and a global recession, the sugar industry in Mackay remains strong. Around the region there are now plenty of jobs for qualified farm workers and Mackay Canegrowers is currently offering industry training for participants wishing to obtain work in the upcoming cane harvest season.

• First Round of Business Confidence Surveys for 2010 Released (12 April 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) would like to encourage businesses within the region to participate in the Business Confidence Surveys.

• REDC Calls for Strategic Approach to Attract and Retain Skilled Workers in midst of LNG Project (9 April 2010)

With the announcement of LNG Projects taking place in Queensland, the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has called for a strategic approach to the attraction and retention of skilled workers.

• REDC Welcomes Decrease In Unemployment Figure (1 April 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation welcomed the release of the unemployment rates for the December Quarter, 2009

• University Students Help Promote Website (31 March 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) recently enlisted the help of CQUniversity students to create a series of funny videos to promote the Coal to Coast Jobs website.

• Early Bird Registration Now Available For Inaugural Investment Conference (31 March 2010)

The inaugural Invest Mackay Whitsunday Isaac Conference 2010 is now open for delegate registration.

• REDC Welcomes the State Government Regionalisation Plan  (31 March 2010)

During the Qld Growth Management Summit yesterday the Premier Anna Bligh announced a commitment ot a regionalisation plan for the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac region, including a $10 million package for the Bowen Basin to support future growth.

• Sunrise Regular to Speak at REDC Function (31 March 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC), in conjunction with the Commonwealth Bank, will be hosting a formal networking luncheon with guest speaker Savanth Sebastian (CommSec Equities Economist) on Thursday 15th April. Mr Sebastian is a regular economic commentator on the Sunrise morning show.

• Continued Regional Growth (20 March 2010)

According to the latest Regional Economic Report released by REDC today, the region's economy continues to grow.

• Financial Planning, Retraining and Employment Assistance Is What Residents Want (12 March 2010)

 The results of the recently completed Resident Confidence Survey, compiled by the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC), has found that residents in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac area would utilise financial planning, retraining and employment assistance services if offered for free.

• REDC Invite You to Dine With the Mayor (12 March 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) venture, invites you to have lunch with Mackay Mayor Col Meng, at the first REDC networking luncheon for the year.

• Regional Development, Job Numbers and More (10 March 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation has today released the Regional Development Register for the February quarter.

• Five sites named as test beds for NBN (3 March 2010)

The Rudd Government yesterday announced five sites to be the test beds for the NBN.

• Meeting Helps REDC Gain Better Understanding of Japanese Investor Sentiment (3 March 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation’s (REDC), Regional Investment Attraction Manager, Martin Homisan,was amongst a small number of local representatives to meet with the Japanese Trade Commissioner, Mr Richard Gruppetta recently.

• New Look Economic Report Provides More Regional Statistics  (3 March 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) today released the latest Regional Economic Report for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac Region.

• Region Bids for Early Rollout of NBN (12th February 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC), in conjunction with the three Councils (Mackay, Whitsunday & Isaac) today announced their intention to present a business case to the newly formed NBN Co for early rollout of national broadband across our region.

• Region's Investment Opportunities on Show  (12th February 2010)

‘Invest Mackay Whitsunday Isaac 2010 Conference
In the Black – investment opportunities from Coal to Coast’

• Region Grows by 12% in GFC Year (9th February 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation today announced a significant increase in the region’s Gross
Regional Profit (GRP) bringing the estimated total value of the economy to $17.3 billion in the past 12 months.
New figures indicate that the GRP for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region has increased by 12% for the year 2008

 

• State Ranking To Be Boosted By Growing Local Economy  (12 January 2010)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation has today released the Regional Development Register for the November quarter with figures displaying reassuring news for the local economy and investors.

• Students Help Region to Shine (5th February 2010)

Thanks to the talents of three CQ University students, our region will be promoted in its best light in a showcase of regional photographs presented to Regional Economic Development Corporation.

• Region Pursues LNG Opportunities (22 January 2010)

The MAIN Co-operative and the Regional Economic Developmen Corporation (REDC) will travel to Houston in the US next week to meet with major companies involved in the LNG industry.

• Boom Two on its Way (18 December 2009)

Local businesses are preparing themselves for 'Boom Two' as confidence levels in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region remain strong, according to the latest business confidence survey released today byt he Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC).

• Confidence of Investors Lessens Impact of Region's Rising Unemployment Levels (9th November 2009)

The latest Small Area Labour Market statistics for the March quarter, released today, indicates that unemployment in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region is now at 4.4%

• Region Growing In Confidence (1st September 2009)

Results released by the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) show that the region is continuing to grow in confidence.

• REDC’s ‘Hidden Workforce Event’ one of a kind (21st August 2009)

In a recent survey aimed at identifying the barriers facing individuals considering entering/re-entering the workforce, REDC identified a group of individuals who are not working, yet do not satisfy the traditional definition of ‘unemployed’.

• REDC To Host Major Projects Forum (14th August 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) will be hosting a Major Projects Forum on the 28th August 2009 to coincide with this quarter’s release of the Regional Development Register (RDR).

• Last Chance To Express Your Business’s Confidence (3rd August 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) would like to remind businesses within the region to participate in the Business Confidence surveys which will close on the 14th August.

• Report Outlines Room For Improvement (28th July 2009)

Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC), today released the Mining Village Report, a companion to the Liveability Audit Report released in May this year.

• REDC Monitoring The Region’s Business Confidence (20th July 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) today re-released a five question business survey to determine the change in business confidence in the region.

• REDC Want To Know About Your Confidence Levels (20th July 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) encourages residents to take part in the next round of the Resident Confidence Surveys. This survey was initially undertaken early this year, and will be used to monitor the change in confidence of people within the region.

• Website Launch A Success (8th July 2009)

Prominent business people and government representatives gathered in Mackay on July 2 to celebrate the launch of the region’s new premier jobs and lifestyle website, Coal to Coast Jobs.

• Coal to Coast Jobs Website Officially Launched (2nd July 2009)

The Coal to Coast Jobs Website, www.coaltocoastjobs.com.au, is now ‘live’ and will be officially launched on 2nd July 2009.

• Last opportunity to have your say on our region (17th June 2009)

Following the release of the Liveability Audit Report, REDC are calling for more residents to participate in the online ‘Liveability Survey’ for the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac Region.

• Region Unites to Push Forward Northern Missing Link (6th May 2009)

A delegation from North Qld, lead by Whitsunday Mayor, Mike Brunker, converged on George St yesterday to stress the urgency of the Northern Missing Link to the State Government.

• Jobseeker survey (4th May 2009)

Whilst the region’s outlook does remain positive, there is no doubt that the economic downturn has proven tough for some families.

• Peak Economic Development Organisation Celebrates 10th Birthday (1st May 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation celebrates its 10th Birthday this month (May).

• Business confidence remains strong (24th April 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation has released the results from the second round of the Business Confidence survey conducted across the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac region

• All work and no play? No way! (7th April 2009)

Everybody knows that there’s more to life than work. That’s why the Regional Economic Development Corporation have released their Hidden Workforce survey today.

• Northern Missing Link project holds key to future regional prosperity (3rd April 2009)

The Regional Economic Report released by the Regional Economic Development Corporation shows that the economic conditions in the region are still strong despite the gloomy forecasts, however the ability of our region to stay resilient in these uncertain times is highly dependent on the State Government’s willingness to reinvest coal royalties back into the region, and into critical infrastructure projects such as the Northern Missing Link.

• REDC Business Survey (26th March 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) is re-releasing a five question business survey to determine the change in business confidence in the region.

• New Regional Investment Attraction Manager (11th March 2009)

Former Bowen Collinsville Enterprise Inc. (BCE) Manager, Martin Homisan, has been appointed Regional Investment Attraction Manager with the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC).

• Regional retains status of economic powerhouse (3rd March 2009)

The Regional Economic Report released by the Regional Economic Development Corporation shows that the economic conditions in the region are still strong despite the gloomy forecasts.

• Promoting jobs and lifestyle in our region (19th February 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation is currently developing a ‘Liveability Prospectus’ for the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac region.

• Current events highlight need for regional energy generation (23rd January 2009)

North Queensland’s urgent need for base load power generation was thrust into the spotlight during Thursday night’s power outage.

• REDC Business Survey (19th January 2009)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) released a five question business survey on Tuesday of last week.

• Three New Directors Join the REDC Board (2nd October 2008)

Three new directors were appointed to the REDC Board at the AGM held in Mackay on Thursday.

• Regional Statistics Highlight Accommodation Investment Opportunities (5th September 2008)

The June 2008 edition of REDC’s Regional Economic Report released this month offers further confirmation that there is a need to address housing and accommodation issues

• New face of REDC on web (21st August 2008)

Regional statistics and development information have just become much easier to find thanks to the launch of REDC’s new look website. Released early this week, the site provides greatly improved access to the Regional Economic Report and Regional Development Register publications, as well as some valuable new features.

• Regional Liveability – Do We Measure Up? (7th August 2008)

Regional residents may receive a phone call over the coming month to ask them what they think about living in the region, thanks to REDC’s Liveability Audit.

• Region Set to Shine at Country Week Expo (9th July 2008)

The Country Week Expo is aimed at promoting regional Queensland as a viable alternative to city living, held 19-21 September at the Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre.

• Strategic Projects for the Region Identified (30th May 2008)

Further to the Ministerial forum held in Mackay, the Minister for Tourism, Regional Development & Industry, Desley Boyle requested all regions across the State submit their top 5 regional priorities.

• New REDC Chair announced (26th May 2008)

Minister Desley Boyle has welcomed the REDC Board recommendation that Julie Boyd replaces Darryl Camilleri as the REDC Chair. Minister Boyle is extremely supportive of Ms Boyd’s role as the new chair.

• Qld Premier Fast-tracks 2020 Summit Ideas for Qld (22nd May 2008)

The Premier, Anna Bligh called all Qld 2020 Summit delegates to Brisbane last week to look at what ideas from the 2020 Summit could be implemented in Qld. REDC CEO Narelle Pearse attended the meeting, along with local member for Mackay Tim Mulherin.

• Anna Bligh’s Pre-Summit Forum (14th April 2008)

Premier Anna Bligh’s pre-summit forum was held on the weekend which saw all of the Queensland delegates for the Prime Minister’s 2020 summit come together in Brisbane.

• Facts and Figures on a new Hospital (14th April 2008)

The Clinical Services Plan was completed by Queensland Health in 2007, listing the requirements for health services in the region, and outlining a number of options to achieve this.

• Economic Outcome for Health (14th April 2008)

In late 2007 an independent consultant completed the Economic Baseline audit on behalf of REDC, which included an assessment of our Health sector.

• Why We Need a New Hospital (14th April 2008)

The Mackay Whitsunday region is estimated to be home to more than 200,000 people by the year2026, based on current projections.

• New Hospital Helps Diversity (14th April 2008)

The Health and community services sector contributes $401.6m to the Mackay Whitsunday Region’s GRP, or 3% of total in 2005/2006.

• Base Hospital Public Forum (9th April 2008)

The Health Minister Stephen Robertson, will be arriving in Mackay on Tuesday the 15th of April, to front a public forum on the future of the Base Hospital.

• Mackay Whitsunday Region Representative for 20:20 Summit (31st March 2008)

REDC’s CEO Narelle Pearse has been appointed to the “Future Directions for the Australian Economy” discussion area at Kevin Rudd’s 20:20 summit.

• Portal to World Markets (25th March 2008)

REDC’s CEO Narelle Pearse considers the appointment of former mayor Julie Boyd as the special Trade Representative to Japan, South Korea and the Philippines as a significant regional opportunity.

• On Stage with the Premier (7th March 2008)

REDC will be launching the first of their Leadership Forums for the region on the 14th of March, with the first guest speaker being the Queensland Premier Anna Bligh.

• Population Estimates for Reformed LGA’s (16th January 2008)

PIFU (Department of Planning and Infrastructure) have released the Queensland Population Update No.11 which contains population estimates for reformed local government areas (LGAs) that were recommended by the Queensland Local Government Reform Commission in July 2007.

• REDC Gets Ready for a Big Year in 2008 (8th January 2008)

Efficient transport systems, cost competitive energy, lifestyle and well being, economic and social infrastructure. Do we need them? REDC’s Chief Executive Officer Narelle Pearse thinks we do.

• Information Facilitates Decision Making (14th November 2007)

The Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) for the Mackay Whitsunday region has been published, and is available on the REDC website at www.mwredc.org.au.

• United Regional Front the Only Way Forward (9th November 2007)

Premier Anna Bligh met with members of the REDC board yesterday to discuss regional priorities and issues.

• Construction Billions (26th October 2007)

The latest regional development register has been released, and details an impressive $21 billion worth of projects in the Mackay Whitsunday Region. This substantial investment benefits a broad section of the economy, with manufacturing, residential construction, sea ports, mining, rail and energy the biggest winners.

• Strategic Win for the Region (3rd October 2007)

An announcement today by Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile that the region was receiving a $5m injection to build a research and development centre at Central Qld University was well received and considered timely, by REDC’s CEO Narelle Pearse.

• Health Results (26th September 2007)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) is reviewing the results of the Economic Baseline Audit that was commissioned earlier this year.

• “Where the Bloody Hell Are We?” (26th September 2007)

REDC’s Chief Executive Officer Narelle Pearse would like to put that question to the test when the region travels to Sydney to take place in the NSW Qld on Show event.

• Cost Competitive Energy for NQ (25th September 2007)

In June this year, Regional Economic Development Organisations (REDOs) from Mackay, Townsville, Mt Isa and Far North Queensland converged on Townsville for a two day summit on collaboration strategies to discuss cross boundary projects for economic development.

• Future to be Explored (13th August 2007)

Industry and government leaders in the Mackay Whitsunday region are being invited to look into the future to consider what challenges the region might be facing in 10 years time, and how we might best prepare for them.

• Melbourne launch for regional showcase (9th August 2007)

The first Qld on Show event being held in Melbourne will kick off next Friday (17th August).

• Billion Dollar Tally (9th August 2007)

The latest regional development register is out and the total is impressive. With a staggering $15 billion worth of projects either underway or planned over the next few years, the Mackay Whitsunday region abounds in business opportunities.

• Major projects announced for Queensland (7th August 2007)

The Premier announced $36b in infrastructure investment for regional Queensland in the next ten years at the Major Projects Conference held in Brisbane last Friday.

• Students Showcase Regional Excellence (23rd July 2007)

Is the talent and educational expertise in our region truly recognised outside of Qld? REDC’s Chief Executive Officer Narelle Pearse would like to put that question to the test.

• Ford’s Silver Lining (23rd July 2007)

The announcement last week by automotive giant Ford, that they will be closing their engine plant in Geelong by 2010, has further reinforced Narelle Pearse’s commitment to lead a regional team to Melbourne for the recruitment expo ‘Queensland on Show’.

• Region as smart heart (16th July 2007)

Is the Mackay region going to be the smart heart of Queensland in coming years? An innovative manufacturing sector was one of the opportunities identified by industry and government in a series of workshops held last week by REDC.

• REDC applauds Tiger Airways coming to Mackay (11th July 2007)

The announcement that Tiger Airways will be commencing a direct service to Melbourne four days a week was well received by REDC’s CEO Narelle Pearse.

• Industry Support for Proposed R&D Centre at CQU (10th July 2007)

Central Queensland University (CQU) is in discussions with the Mining Industry Skills Centre (MISC) to build a research, development and training centre on the Mackay campus. The MISC is a State Government funded, not for profit organisation.

• Economic Baseline Audit Consultations Starting (10th July 2007)

REDC will be hosting consultation sessions for the Economic Baseline Audit this week for the region.

• Mentoring for growth (4th July 2007)

The Department of State Development, in conjunction with REDC, hosted its first Mentoring for Growth information session this week.

• Mackay Showgrounds (25th June 2007)

An announcement was made last week by Tim Mulherin that the decision to relocate or upgrade the Mackay Showground now lies with the Coordinator General.

• Chile Delegation Assesses Our Region (25th June 2007)

The Vice President of Infrastructure from Codelco, a large copper mining corporation in South America, will be visiting the region tomorrow with a contingency of Chilean journalists.

• REDOs to rethink the North’s economic development (20th June 2007)

Regional Economic Development Organisations (REDOs) from Mackay, Townsville, Mt Isa and Far North Queensland converged on Townsville for a two day summit on collaboration strategies to discuss cross boundary projects for economic development.

• State Budget (5th June 2007)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) for Mackay & Whitsunday feels that the State Budget handed down today will provide a balanced scorecard for the regional economy.

• Alleviating Bottlenecks – The Missing Rail Link (1st June 2007)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) for Mackay & Whitsunday feels that there is a solution at hand to alleviate the bottlenecks at Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, and take the pressure off Queensland Rail.

• Strategic Paget (10th May 2007)

The Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) for Mackay & Whitsunday has initiated a Strategy Group for the Paget area designed to proactively deal with issues Paget are currently facing that are related to the significant growth recorded in the region.

• Economic Baseline Audit for Mackay Whitsunday (1st May 2007)

CEO of the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) for the Mackay Whitsunday region, Narelle Pearse, today announced the commissioning of an Economic Baseline Audit for the region.

• Region developing in all directions (1st May 2005)

The updated Regional Development Register, published today by the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) for Mackay & Whitsunday, indicates an exciting future for the region.