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Ausgroup employees joining for a great cause to support those impacted by domestic violence. Ausgroup is the dual naming rights sponsor of the inaugural Broken Ballerina Inc. Charity Golf Day. L-R: Andrejs Vanags, Maddy Botsman, Hope Winter, Hannah McNamara and Jules Thompson (Broken Ballerina), Isabella Byrnes, Jon Byrnes. Photo credit: Amanda Wright
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n a heartfelt bid to combat domestic violence and offer respite to those impacted, Broken Ballerina Inc. is teeing up its first Charity Golf Day on August 2nd, 2024. This event will serve as a vital fundraiser aiding victims of do-
mestic violence in the wider Mackay community. The organisation, founded by Jules and Pete Thompson, aims to provide solace, resources, and support to those navigating the harrowing aftermath of domestic violence. With an absence
of government funding, the Charity Golf Day serves as a beacon of hope for Broken Ballerina's mission to provide immediate assistance for those in need. Continued on page 4 TV CHEF RETURNS TO MACKAY FOR A CULINARY HOMECOMING
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