Far North Queensland Pubs Raise Thousands for Flood-Hit Farmers

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In a show of solidarity with their flood-devastated counterparts in the state's west, pubs across Far North Queensland have raised thousands for Rural Aid's charitable cause. The Great Shout, a statewide fundraising event, has received support from 15 local pubs, with Great Northern Brewing Company donating 500 kegs of their Super Crisp lager to 200 venues. The funds raised will be used to provide hay deliveries, direct financial relief, and mental health support to farmers and graziers affected by the March 2025 flooding event.

Key Takeaways:

  • 15 Far North Queensland pubs participated in The Great Shout, a statewide funding event.
  • Great Northern Brewing Company donated 500 kegs of their Super Crisp lager to 200 Queensland venues.
  • The money raised during the campaign will be spent on hay deliveries for livestock, direct financial relief for impacted farmers, and ongoing mental health support for the devastated community.
  • Each of the five Cairns hotels involved in the campaign raised around $1200, resulting in a total donation of $6000 to Rural Aid.
  • The funds will primarily benefit farmers and graziers affected by the worst flooding event in 50 years in West Queensland in March 2025.
  • The Great Shout campaign has raised about $300,000 for Rural Aid.
  • Great Northern general manager Ian Giles described the local pub owners as "very quick" to sign up, praising their willingness to help fellow Queenslanders in need.
  • Sun Tourism operations manager Michael Hasler highlighted the success of the event, stating that it was a "busy weekend across all our Far North venues."

Statistics:

  • 15 Far North Queensland pubs participated in The Great Shout.
  • 500 kegs of Great Northern Brewing Company's Super Crisp lager were donated to 200 venues.
  • Funds raised will be used for ongoing mental health support for the devastated community.
  • Average donation per venue involved in the campaign: $1200.
  • Total donation from five Cairns hotels: $6000.
  • Total funds raised for Rural Aid: approximately $300,000.

Sources:

  • Rural Aid (no specific date mentioned)
  • Quote from Ian Giles, Great Northern general manager
  • Quote from Michael Hasler, Sun Tourism operations manager