Independent economic analysis commissioned by the Australian Sugar Milling Council has revealed a total direct and indirect economic contribution of  $322 million from the sugar manufacturing sector in the Cairns and surrounding areas in 2017-18, underpinning a total of 2,179 regional jobs. Using sugar mill spending data grouped by postcode, respected analyst Lawrence Consulting was able to … Continue reading Sugar Manufactures Sweet Dividends for Cairns and Surrounds