Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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A Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
Read the full storySimon Hood, Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing
Following the successful launch of our Managed Pool Plus for the 2025 season, we’re pleased to
announce that we’re opening nominations earlier for the 2026 season.
Nominations for the Managed Pool Plus open on 1 May and close on 30 June 2025.
We’ve seen strong interest from growers who have experienced a couple of volatile seasons with
unpredictable target pricing and are now seeking to share some of that pricing responsibility with Wilmar.
The enhanced Managed Pool Plus aligns grower exposure with miller exposure, creating a balanced risk
profile. Wilmar will contribute 30,000 tonnes of MEI sugar to the pool and will accept grower GEI
nominations up to the same volume, ensuring a 1:1 exposure ratio in the final price outcome.
Our global marketing team will manage the pricing exposure throughout the life of the pool which, for the
2026 season, will be extended to two years.
This is an actively managed pool, meaning our team will strategically take positions on futures and
currency markets, rather than simply following a passive, incremental hedging strategy. For example, the
recent drop in the AUD below 60 cents allowed the 2025 pool to secure favourable currency rates.
While this strategy offers the potential for improved returns, it also carries increased risk.
If you’re interested in learning how the Managed Pool Plus might support your pricing strategy, please
reach out to your local Grower Marketing team representative.
In other news, we are currently looking to expand our team to strengthen the level of service we offer, as
more and more growers choose Wilmar Grower Marketing. Our regional consultants deliver a broad
range of services to help growers manage their sugar pricing strategies and we have a position open
now in the Burdekin region.
Given that most of our growers forward price a significant portion of their GEI sugar, the most common
question we hear is: What’s the sugar price going to do? While we can’t predict the future, we do share
timely insights and market assessments from Wilmar’s global team, highlighting the key factors
influencing sugar prices.
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