The Mackay business community kicked off the new financial year with a serving of economic insights (alongside their eggs) at a sold-out breakfast hosted by the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce, with platinum sponsor, Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank.
Aptly named Eggonomics, the event featured keynote speaker David Robertson (known as ‘Robbo’), Chief Economist and Head of Economic and Markets Research for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.
The event attracted a diverse mix of local business leaders all eager to hear from Robbo, renowned for his relatable style and knack for making economic trends easy to understand.
Robbo offered insights on interest rates, regional growth and small business resilience in 2025/26.
“While global uncertainty remains and household budgets are still stretched, I expect Australia to outperform on the global stage,” Robbo said.
“Households should begin to see the benefits of moderating inflation and interest rate cuts, with disposable income expected to improve throughout the year.
“Queensland and particularly regional economies like the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions, are well positioned to lead the way in jobs growth, property values and economic output, driven by population growth and strong performance in industries like tourism, agriculture, education and retail.”
Community Bank Sarina Branch Manager Erin Ryley said the event was a great opportunity to bring the local business community together “for solid financial insights and economic perspective.”
“We were glad we could welcome Robbo to our region for such a valuable event. His address was timely, relevant and tailored to our local economy, which was exactly what our small business community needed as we begin a new financial year,” Ms Ryley said. “Community Bank Sarina is proud to be a platinum sponsor of Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce and supporting events like this is one way we invest in a thriving, informed and resilient regional economy.”
Robbo also addressed the Whitsunday business community at two events whilst in the region, hosted by Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine.
To stay connected with Community Bank Sarina and find out about upcoming events, visit their Facebook page or follow them on LinkedIn.
Community Bank Sarina (CBS) Board Deputy Chair Maree Franettovich, CBS Board Director Ann Fordyce, Luke Sheppard (Bendigo Bank), CBS Branch Manager Erin Ryley, Bendigo Bank Chief Economist David Robertson (Robbo), Mayor Greg Williamson and CBS Board Chair Karen May. Photo supplied
Mackay’s business community cracked into the new financial year at the sold-out Eggonomics breakfast, served with fresh insights from Bendigo Bank Chief Economist David Robertson and proudly supported by platinum sponsor Community Bank Sarina. Photo credit: Coffee + Hops
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