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One lucky beer lover is going to get the full superyacht experience with this exciting new collaboration between CBCo Brewing and Morris Nautical. CBCo Pale Ale drinkers are being given the chance to win a four-night, all-inclusive trip on M.Y. Beluga on the Great Barrier Reef for six people. We love seeing our businesses working together to offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences like this.

It was great to have the team from Blue Dragon Children's Foundation visit our Melbourne office this week. Founder and Strategic Director Michael Brosowski AM shared his story about setting up the foundation and gave us some fascinating insight into the incredible work they do in Vietnam to rescue children from slavery, homelessness, extreme poverty and child trafficking. Blue Dragon is one of the organisations supported by Morris Family Foundation as part of its International Development focus. Read more about their important work: https://bit.ly/41TlEwh

Morris Nautical is on the cusp of an exciting new era. For the first time, all three of its superyachts will be calling Cairns home; and another vessel is about to join the fleet. Find out what’s on the horizon in 2025 and beyond; and meet some of the passionate people leading the charge.   Full story https://bit.ly/419NPVX

Some exciting news from Morris Escapes, with Orpheus Island Lodge and Pelorus Private Island officially welcomed into the prestigious Luxury Lodges of Australia collection, joining Mt Mulligan Lodge. Collectively, the 20 lodges in the collection showcase Australia’s extraordinary diversity of place and experience, underpinned by the soft luxuries expected by our guests. Purpose and positive impact is at the core of what it means to be a Luxury Lodge of Australia. We couldn’t be prouder to have three of our luxury lodges recognised amongst the best in the country. It's a testament to our incredible teams who go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests every day. Read the full story https://bit.ly/42YbQle

Introducing a new addition to our family. Barragunda Dining opens on Friday 21 February. The 40-seat restaurant is set amongst the market garden of Barragunda Estate at Cape Schanck. It’s an ode to the place on which it stands: every plate paying homage to the land and its abundance. Its opening is the result of a 15-year journey for Hayley Morris working towards a food system that aims to restore nature, rather than control it. Bringing people to their farm to tell the story is a huge step forward in that journey. In collaboration with Executive Chef Simone Watts, the Barragunda dining experience invites guests to be immersed in a unique sense of place through food and wine, embracing the wild natural beauty of this corner of the Mornington Peninsula. All profits from the restaurant will be directed back to Morris Family Foundation to support grassroots projects that are working towards innovation and systemic change in Australia’s food systems to advance the shift towards regenerative practices. Bookings are now open | Visit the website to explore more about Barragunda Dining or make a booking https://bit.ly/4hBHvxc

We couldn’t be prouder of our talented culinary teams this week after three of our venues received Chef’s Hats from Australian Good Food Guide. The Paddock restaurant at Beechmont Estate maintained it’s well-earned two-hat status, while Marmor and Terasu at Ardo in Townsville received one hat each – an extraordinary achievement in their first year of operation. Congratulations to the teams at Morris Escapes and The Ville Resort-Casino on this incredible achievement.

There are a few reasons why Ainslie Smith loves having a career in hospitality, but most of all it’s her passion for people. We caught up with Ainslie to find out what makes working at The Albert Park Hotel special, and about her trip to Townsville to celebrate her win in Morris Hospitality's Summer Stars program. Read the full story https://bit.ly/3AyFwtv

In the last financial year, Morris Family Foundation provided $577,000 in funding for projects that support the health of the ocean and Great Barrier Reef. James Cook University’s Orpheus Island Research Station (OIRS) is just one of the many organisations supported by the Reef Keepers program. We met some of the PhD students from the station to find out more about their research projects and how they’re helping to protect the future of our iconic reef and its inhabitants. Read more https://bit.ly/3Apuvut

As part of our commitment to sustainability, we’re using the Climate Zero carbon accounting platform to accurately measure and track our carbon emissions. We’re proud to be working with an Australian carbon accounting partner with over 15 years of sustainability experience. This partnership is key to our mission to operate responsibly and reduce our environmental impact.

When you spend your days helping others reach their full potential, you don’t often have the chance to reflect on your own success. But The Ville Resort-Casino's Learning and Development Coordinator, Rebecca Hoffensetz finally got her well-earned moment in the spotlight when she was named Queensland Vocational Education Trainer of the Year at the recent 2024 Queensland Training Awards. Read more about Bec’s career journey with Morris Group https://bit.ly/3XI9keR Department of Employment, Small Business and Training #QueenslandTrainingAwards #training #skillsforqueensland