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NQBP announces 2025-26 Community Fund recipients

Support for women’s health, youth wellbeing, disability inclusion, and mental health awareness will be strengthened through North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation’s (NQBP’s) 2025–26 Community Fund.

Port of Mackay: Building the next chapter for regional growth

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Webb, has shared the Port of Mackay’s enduring legacy and future potential during his keynote address at the Resource Industry Network (RIN) Industry Briefing.

Community notification Bowen Wharf Repair Works

We’re undertaking final maintenance work to replace plywood sections with more durable Fibre Reinforced Polymer decking.

Community notification Bowen Jetty Geotechnical Works

North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) wishes to inform the community that geotechnical investigation works will soon commence at Bowen Wharf as part of the planning for the Bowen Jetty project.

NQBP and JCU launch $7.5million reef partnership

A $7.5 million partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and James Cook University (JCU) will deliver a five-year program to advance marine science across four ports.

From teenage receptionist to living history at the Port of Mackay

Bronnie Kapitzke celebrates half a century of service at the Port of Mackay

Upgraded North Wall recreational area officially open to the public

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has completed a $2 million upgrade of the North Wall Recreational Area, delivering new amenities and improved public access at the iconic Mackay coastline location.

Community notification Bowen Jetty Works

North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) will be carrying out works on the Bowen Jetty.

NQBP backs local groups with the 2025–26 Community Fund

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is now accepting applications for its 2025–26 Community Fund.

Community notification Bowen Jetty Works

North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) will be carrying out works at the Bowen Jetty.

NQBP wins Inclusion and Diversity Award

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is proud to be named the winner of the Resource Industry Network (RIN) Inclusion and Diversity Award 2025.

Enhanced security as port authority completes major CCTV upgrades

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is nearing the final stages of a major CCTV upgrade project at the ports of Mackay, Hay Point and Abbot Point.

Watch you career set sail as an apprentice at the Port of Mackay

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is offering young people and job seekers the chance to kickstart a trade career by the water, with applications now open for its 2026 apprenticeship program.

Annual dredging at the Port of Weipa complete

Maintenance dredging for 2025 has been completed at the Port of Weipa.

Construction starts on North Wall recreational area upgrade

Work has officially begun on the $2 million North Wall Recreational Area improvement project near the Port of Mackay

Harbour Beach access clean up works to commence

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) will carry out clean-up works at Harbour Beach from Monday 19 May, to address community concerns about public safety and access.

Port of Weipa maintenance dredging set to begin

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) is preparing to start its annual maintenance dredging program at the Port of Weipa.

Study reveals $35 billion impact of Queensland ports

The ports of Mackay, Hay Point and Abbot Point contribute an impressive $31.7 billion annually to the State’s economy (Gross State Product), a new economic impact study has revealed.