On Tuesday, in the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD departed Brisbane for Official Travel to Mackay Regional Council.
In the afternoon, at Council Chambers, Mackay, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo received a briefing from Mackay Regional Council representatives.
Following, at Mackay West State School, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo toured the school, read a book and Her Excellency provided remarks at a school assembly.
Following, at Mackay Base Hospital, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo toured the hospital and met with staff.
Following, at Oaks Mackay Rivermarque Hotel, Her Excellency was interviewed, via telephone, by ABC Tropical North Chief of Staff and Breakfast Producer, Ms Tegan Philpott.
Following, at Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Her Excellency and Professor Nimmo attended a civic reception hosted by Mackay Regional Council, and Her Excellency addressed guests.
In the evening, at The Di
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Students at CQUniversity have celebrated the end of over-caffeinated, late nights at a graduation ceremony in Mackay.
Almost 150 Mackay students graduated on Tuesday, with nine graduates completing their Vocational Education Training, one finished a PHD and 138 took home either a bachelor or master degree. Alysha Vassallo graduates with a Bachelor of Building Design, 2021
Speaking at the ceremony at Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Chancellor John Abbott challenged the graduates to maintain a commitment to lifelong learning.
âChallenge yourself at all times, contribute to the communities of which you are a part,â he said.
There were 25 students graduating from a Bachelor of Nursing, five from a Master of Nursing, and 24 across early, primary and secondary education.