General News
18 December, 2025
Big sugar hits
TULLY Sugar, celebrating its centenary this year, has donated thousands of dollars to schools, sporting clubs and community groups.
The theme of their celeb rations has been: ‘Growing together for 100 years’.
Tully Sugar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Chinese agribusiness company COFCO, operates one of the largest sugar mills in Australia.
Since COFCO’s ownership began in 2011, the mill has donated $30,000 annually to the community.
COFCO’s CEO Andrew Yu said he was proud the company could continue its tradition of giving back, especially in such a milestone year.
“We are honoured to be part of this community and grateful for the support shown to us every step of the way,” he said.
“These donations reflect Tully Sugar’s enduring commitment to strengthening the district and supporting the groups that make the Cassowary Coast a vibrant place to live.”
Among the recipients were Tully and Cardwell nursing homes, Blue Nursing Service Tully, Tully Meals on Wheels and the Tully Show Society, each receiving $1000. The Tully Line Dance Club received $400, while all other clubs and organisations received $500.
2025 recipients:
Murray River Upper State School, Cardwell State School, El Arish State School, Feluga State School, Lower Tully State School, Mission Beach State School, Silkwood State School, St Clare’s School (Tully), Tully State High School, Tully State Primary School, Tully Junior Rugby League, Tully Flames Junior Football Club, Tully Netball Juniors, Tully Netball Seniors, Tully Little Athletics, Red Cross – Tully branch, Tully Swimming Club, Tully Tigers Rugby League Football Club, Cassowary Coast Touch Football – Tully, Tully Nursing Home, Churches of Christ Care Rockingham aged care service, Blue Nursing Service (Tully), Tully Meals on Wheels, Tully and District Show Society, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Tully Tennis and Social Club Inc, Feast of St Gerard committee – Parish Tully, Tully Bridge Club, Tully Gym and Tramp Club, Queensland Country Women’s Association Tully, Cassowary Coast Cyclones Cricket, Tully Mission Beach Pickleball Club, C & K Tully Community Kindergarten, Kurrimine Beach Fishing Club, St Johns School (Silkwood), Cassowary Southern Zone District Sports Carnival, Tully Support Centre, 2024 Special Children’s Christmas Party, Rotary Club of Tully, Coast Guard Tully – VMR 412, Tully Men’s Shed; Lions Club of Tully, Tully Bull and Bike, as well as Cancer Council fundraisers held throughout the year.
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