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NQ Dry Tropics sponsored the Townsville NAIDOC Deadly Day Out . Pictured in front of the NQ Dry Tropics tent are , from left : Jaymie Rains ( Senior Biodiversity Officer ), Karen Vidler ( Partnerships Coordinator ), Eddie Savage with grandchild , Jim Gaston and Ben Gertz .

Supporting regional communities

NQ Dry Tropics contributes to the social and economic fabric of regional communities in several ways , including using local contractors , supporting farmers to improve their bottom line , and sponsoring community events .
IN 2023-24 , NQ DRY TROPICS INVESTED

$ 13,424,605

WITH REGIONAL SUPPLIERS
This year we sponsored 10 community and industry events .
2023
� Bowen Cup
� Townsville Polocrosse Carnival
� NAIDOC Deadly Day Out
� Bowen Polocrosse Carnival
2024
� Collinsville Rodeo
� Northern Beef Producers Expo
� ICPA State Conference
� Greenvale Campdraft
� Bowen River Rodeo , Campdraft and Junior Bush Sports
� Horse of the North
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