2025 Major Partners, Sponsors and Supporters

ACEnergy — ACEnergy are a nationwide, Australian-owned, team of renewable energy experts across the development value chain aiming to help meet the growing demand for high quality utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) which are critical to decarbonising our energy future while keeping the lights on. With a successful track record of more than 32 projects across Australia, ACEnergy is a reliable partner in renewable energy project development with a specialty in operating across Victoria. Visit https://www.acenergy.com.au/ for more information.

Australian Prawn Farms — Australian Prawn Farms is a family-owned business that has been operating in Ilbilbie for over 20 years. They are a large local employer that prides itself on producing world class Tiger Prawns for the domestic market. The farms have a hatchery, 47-pond grow out facility and large state-of-the-art processing shed that produces around 700 tonnes of prawns per year. Follow Australian Prawn Farms on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ausprawnfarms/ to learn more

CS ENERGY (Lotus Creek Wind Farm) — Lotus Creek Wind Farm is a renewable energy project in Central Queensland, 20km west of the town of St Lawrence, in Central Queensland, north of Rockhampton. The project will consist of up to 46 wind turbines, each with a maximum blade tip height of 230 metres and a combined maximum capacity of around 285 MW. Visit https://lotuscreekwindfarm.com.au/) for more information

Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) — Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) is the organisation that can bridge the gap between knowledge and action, and bring projects that combine environmental awareness, increased profitability, and improved production to life. FBA works with the community to implement evidence-based, accessible solutions that are relevant to the Fitzroy region. Visit https://fba.org.au/ for more information

Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership — The Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership is a diverse network of organisations representing a range of sectors including industry, agriculture, science, tourism, government, Traditional Owners and community. Our partners collaborate on waterway health initiatives through monitoring and data collection, education and awareness, and on-the-ground action. Together, we work to maintain and improve waterway health in the Mackay, Whitsunday, and Isaac regions. Visit https://healthyriverstoreef.org.au/ to learn more.

Iberdrola — Iberdrola Australia, a subsidiary of the global Iberdrola Group, is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions. Specialising in wind, solar, and battery storage projects, the company is dedicated to driving the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. Through innovation and environmental stewardship, Iberdrola Australia ensures the delivery of clean, reliable energy across the continent. Visit https://www.iberdrola.com.au/ to learn more about Iberdola and their projects

Jayco Mackay — Jayco Mackay is a local family-owned and operated business that services everywhere from Mackay to Rockhampton to the Whitsundays and out to the Bowen Basin. They are the Mackay region’s caravan specialists, stocking the country’s favourite brand of caravan, Jayco. With an extensive range of new and used recreational vehicles, their professional and dedicated customer service team can assist with all specialist caravan needs, while their experienced service department can offer scheduled servicing, maintenance, and repairs. Visit https://www.jayco.com.au/dealer/jayco-mackay for more information.

Kinetic — Kinetic is Australia’s and New Zealand’s largest bus operator. They keep communities connected and industries moving, with bus services that are safe and reliable. They are a team of over 7,000 people relied upon by 100 million passengers every year. They bring pride and passion to everything they do at Kinetic. Visit https://www.wearekinetic.com/ for more information.

Koinmerburra Aboriginal Corporation — Koinmerburra Country in Central Queensland is the traditional lands of the Koinjmal Peoples. Koinmerburra Aboriginal Corporation is collaborating with Kuril and Currawong to restore the significant wetlands at St Lawrence. The Healing Mixed Water on Koinmerburra Country Project is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, with support from Isaac Regional Council and Queensland Fire and Conservations Volunteers Australia. Visit https://ecosure.com.au/healing-mixed-water-on-koinmerburra-country-project-to-restore-st-lawrence-wetlands/ for more information.

Mackay Isaac Tourism — Discover the hidden gems of the Mackay Isaac Region, a destination full of natural beauty, from the rainforest to the reef to incredible inland locations. Unique wildlife, epic road trips, fishing, camping, bushwalking, sport, art and culture, and hundreds of bucket list experiences for all travellers. Make memories and share adventures in our uncrowded slice of paradise. Visit https://www.mackayisaac.com/ for more information.

Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council — St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend workshops and creative spaces are supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Visit https://speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au/radf for more information.

Reef Catchments — Reef Catchments is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit Natural Resource Management organisation. We work across the Mackay, Whitsunday, and Isaac regions, from the mountains to the sea. Reef Catchments facilitate change and work for long-term solutions to sustain, protect, and improve our region’s natural resources and environment, both now and into the future. Visit https://reefcatchments.com.au/ for more information on Reef Catchments.

Tourism and Events Queensland — Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and the state's lead marketing, tourism experience and destination development and major events agency. Visit https://teq.queensland.com for more information.

Squadron Energy — Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. They are 100 per cent Australian-owned and dedicated to be for the long term. They have 1.1 gigawatts of renewable energy in operation and 900MW under construction. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, Squadron Energy work with local communities and their customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future. Visit https://www.squadronenergy.com/ to learn more about Squadron Energy

King River — King River’s Wagyu beefis brought to St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend by passionate, multi-generational farming families based in North Queensland. Specialising in wagyu breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting and marketing, King River has built a reputation on excellence and now has grown to be a leading international supplier. As one of the few paddock-to-plate Wagyu producers in Australia, foodies at St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend will see the direct results of King River’s breeding and handling, leading to a more consistent and superior eating experience. Visit https://kingriver.com.au/ for more information. This unique taste experiences of King River beef will be prepared and cooked in many delicious ways at: Matt Golinski’s Signature Local Produce Luncheon Nik Flack’s Fine Dining Experience

Saltire Estate — Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Saltire Estate invites visitors to discover their family-owned winery. Their wines are a testament to a profound love for the region and its deep-rooted connections to its Scottish Heritage . Saltire Estate is home to the annual Hunter Valley Highland Games and a venue for the annual Lovedale Long Lunch . Visit https://www.saltireestate.com.au/ for more information

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