BUSINESS AWARD HONOUR FOR ACC
26 OCTOBER 2024: We were honoured to receive the ANZ High-Growth Business Award and special mention in the Coraggio International Business Award at last night’s Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. Chief Commercial Officer Merrick Studders took to the Town Hall stage to accept the award, and to celebrate with export sales manager Alan Kropp. We thank …
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TEACHING AG-SMARTS TO NEXT-GEN
24 OCTOBER 2024: Two of our staff turned into teachers for a day at the annual Moo Baa Munch event in Toowoomba this week. Brad Taylor, manager, commodities & logistics at our Opal Creek feedlot, and Cannon Hill trainer Tony Kickert presented to more than 1000 primary and secondary students from 15 schools across the …
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MALAYSIAN FOOD EXPERTS VISIT CANNON HILL
23 OCTOBER 2024: Professionals from Malaysian government departments paid their first visit to an Australian meat processing plant this afternoon. The visitors reported they were impressed by the size of our Cannon Hill site and its operational systems. Senior workplace trainer Rick Jurd led the group which included representatives from Malaysia’s agriculture and fisheries, halal …
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Lairage study earns accolade
22 OCTOBER 2024: ACC-supported research into animal welfare was recognised at last week’s national BeefEx awards. An MLA study into short duration lairage at ACC’s Cannon Hill processing plant was named runner-up in the Communicate your Research competition. University of New England (UNE) honours student Holly Speers accepted the award, presented on the main stage …
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ANGUS IS OUR CHAMPION
17 OCTOBER 2024: His “incredible vision” and “compelling essay” persuaded the judges that our Opal Creek feedlot manager Angus Lee should be named the 2024 Young Lot Feeder of the Year last night in the glittering BeefEx awards hosted by the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA). The Coopers and Allflex Gala Dinner saw Angus thank …
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HOSTING TOP ICMJ STUDENTS
1 OCTOBER 2024: Top students from the Inter Collegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) program visited our Cannon Hill site this week, participating in a Queensland roadshow. The 21 tertiary students visited 10 industry sites over five days on the ICMJ AUS-MEAT Intensive Education and Development Week. While here they were given a specialised tour of operations …
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FINALIST HONOUR IN BUSINESS AWARDS
26 SEPTEMBER 2024: We are delighted that we have been selected as a finalist in two categories of the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards – Brisbane’s foremost business accolade. It’s an honour to be recognised as a finalist for the ANZ High Growth in Business Award and Coraggio International Business Award. CEO Anthony Lee said: “Being …
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SUPPLYING STEERS FOR CHARITY DROVE
24 SEPTEMBER 2024: Want to be part of an iconic Australian cattle drive next year? Follow the mob of 2000 steers on a 775km, 85-day trek through outback Queensland …. virtually.Australian Country Choice is providing 700 of the steers for The Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive, raising funds for the vital work of BeefBank – …
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HELPING NUFFIELD SCHOLAR’S TECHNOLOGY TREK
18 SEPTEMBER 2024: ACC’s Cannon Hill processing facility is hosting a Nuffield scholar undertaking an international study into meat processing technology. James Carter, 26, is studying how technology has the potential to drive profit, production and sustainability of Australia’s beef supply chain. He will be using his Northern Pastoral Scholarship to compare Australian technology with …
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INAUGURAL AWARD COMMEMORATES SAM
16 SEPTEMBER 2024: At the recent ACC company challenge, we were proud to launch the ‘Sam O’Shannessy Encouragement Draft’ in memory of Sam, a station hand from Babbiloora who tragically lost his life in a car accident in May 2023. Will Stoddart from Babbiloora Station took first place, Beau Boreham, station hand at Redford came …
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