Rotary Gladstone Sunrise

29/10/2026

The countdown is on! 🐎

Our Melbourne Cup Committee is in the final stages of planning, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone on Tuesday!

An event of this size takes an incredible amount of time, effort and teamwork behind the scenes. We’re so grateful for our amazing members who give their time and energy to bring it all together.

Now it’s your turn to get ready! Finalise those outfits, dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a fantastic day 🥂 Melbourne Cup 2026

26/10/2026

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US! 🏇🌹

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS! 🎟️🥂

The countdown is officially ON for Rotary Gladstone Sunrise’s Roses & Races Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon! ❤️

We’re busy putting the finishing touches on what promises to be a fabulous day! With final numbers being confirmed with our venue and preparations well underway, it’s almost time to bring it all together! 🌹✨

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, NOW is the time to secure your seat!

Live music by Donella Waters & Greg Bray

We have some incredible prizes on offer this year, don’t miss your chance to win!

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026
📍 Yaralla Gladstone Events Centre
⏰ Doors open at 10am

🎟️ FINAL TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1645850

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥂

25/10/2026

BRONZE SPONSOR |

FLAWLESS MEDICAL AESTHETICS

A big Rotary thank you to Flawless Medical Aesthetics for getting behind our Rotary Gladstone Sunrise Melbourne Cup Event as a Bronze Sponsor!

We’re incredibly grateful to have you on board. Your support means so much to our club and the community.

As a not-for-profit, support like this helps us make our event bigger and, most importantly, raise more funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland and the families they support.

We’re so grateful to have you on board!

21/10/2026

A big shoutout to Gemco Rail! 👏
The team at Gemco Rail Gladstone has helped Gladstone Sunrise Rotary achieve a new record for our Bikes to Wheelchairs (B2W) project, manufacturing an incredible 25 wheelchairs in just a few hours! This beats their previous record of 22 set two years ago.

For the past 11 years, our Rotary club has been producing these robust wheelchairs for people in developing countries, helping improve mobility and independence for those in need.

A huge thank you to Karen Clark and the entire Gemco Rail team for their time, effort and enthusiasm. Your support has given our project a fantastic boost towards a record year!

And, of course, no great production day is complete without a BBQ lunch done in style!

Thank you, Gemco Rail, for helping us make a difference!

20/10/2026

SAME RACE. DIFFERENT REASON 🐎

What if your Melbourne Cup celebrations could mean something more?

At Rotary Gladstone Sunrise’s Roses and Races Charity Luncheon, we’re celebrating for a cause that truly matters!

Proudly organised by volunteers, our event raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland, helping families stay close to their seriously ill children. ❤️

And we’re not compromising on the fun!

🥂 Two-course luncheon & live music
👗 Fashion show by Runway 7
🏆 Fashions on the Field
🎟️ Raffles, sweeps & incredible prizes
🏇 Live Melbourne Cup coverage

With no event at the Gladstone Turf Club this year, there’s still plenty happening around town!

But why not choose a celebration that gives back?

Same race. Same celebrations. A whole lot of heart. ❤️

📅 Tuesday, 3 November | 10am
📍 Yaralla Gladstone Events Centre

🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone!
👉 https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1645850

🌹 Racing hearts, raising hope. ❤️

Join us at our annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon raising funds for Ronald McDonald House.

19/10/2026

PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

BOLUDA TOWAGE Boluda Towage

Keeping our port moving. Helping our community thrive.

Rotary Gladstone Sunrise is incredibly proud to recognise Boluda Towage as a Platinum Sponsor of our 2026 Roses and Races Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon! 🥂🏇

A global leader in marine towage services, Boluda Towage plays an essential role in keeping vessels moving safely and efficiently through ports around the world.

Following its acquisition of Smit Lamnalco's Australian operations in 2025, Boluda Towage continues to provide vital harbour and LNG towage services in Gladstone, building on the experience and dedication of the longstanding local team.

A new name, but the same familiar faces and commitment to keeping our port moving!

While their work on the water is impressive, it's their willingness to support the community beyond the harbour that we're celebrating today.
Through their generous Platinum Sponsorship, Boluda Towage is helping us raise vital funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland, providing a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children.

To the management and team at Boluda Towage, thank you for recognising the importance of giving back to the communities in which you operate.

We're incredibly grateful to have Boluda Towage on board for this special event!

19/10/2026

PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

WALKER RESTORATIONS

Bringing new life to local properties. Giving back to local communities.

Rotary Gladstone Sunrise is proud to recognise Walker Restorations as a valued Platinum sponsor of our 2026 Roses and Races Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon! 🥂🏇

Based in Tannum Sands, Walker Restorations is a local painting business helping bring fresh life to properties through painting and restoration work.
Whether it's refreshing a tired space or giving a property a new lease on life, there's something special about the transformation that comes with a fresh coat of paint!
But this time, Walker Restorations is helping make a different kind of transformation, one that reaches beyond homes and into the lives of families who need a little extra support. ❤️

Through their generous sponsorship, they're helping us raise vital funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland, supporting families with seriously ill or injured children when being together matters most.

To the team at Walker Restorations, thank you for supporting our event and showing what community spirit is all about!
We're incredibly grateful to have local businesses like yours helping us make a meaningful difference.

🏇 Roses and Races – Racing Hearts, Raising Hope.

18/10/2026

Take a look at just some of the amazing raffle prizes we have up for grabs for our Melbourne Cup celebrations! 🏇🌹

Stay tuned for more exciting prizes! Don’t forget tickets are available, don’t miss out!

18/10/2026

WINNER DRAWN TONIGHT 6.00PM!

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🏇

Want to win a DOUBLE PASS to our Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon at Yaralla Gladstone Events Centre?

Win the chance to enjoy a day of racing, fashion, food and fun, all while supporting a great cause!

HOW TO ENTER:
- Like this post
- Comment below
- Tag who you’d bring along!
- Share this post

The perfect excuse to dress up, pop the ch*****ne and enjoy Melbourne Cup for a good cause! 🐎✨
📍 Yaralla Gladstone Events Centre
📅 Melbourne Cup Day

Winner drawn 6pm Sunday - 18th October.

Good luck, everyone!

16/10/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🏇

Want to win a DOUBLE PASS to our Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon at Yaralla Gladstone Events Centre?

Win the chance to enjoy a day of racing, fashion, food and fun, all while supporting a great cause!

HOW TO ENTER:
- Like this post
- Comment below
- Tag who you’d bring along!
- Share this post

The perfect excuse to dress up, pop the ch*****ne and enjoy Melbourne Cup for a good cause! 🐎✨
📍 Yaralla Gladstone Events Centre
📅 Melbourne Cup Day

Winner drawn 6pm Sunday - 18th October.

Good luck, everyone!