The BBQs are hot, but the competition is even hotter!

CultureNews
September 25, 2026

Its been a huge month of BBQs across our sites, with the battle now heading into its final few days, all in support of TIACS – and what an effort so far, with a combined effort raising more than $94k! 👏

A big thank you to Ash & Dan from TIACS for getting out to our sites, sharing more about the important work they do and the impact our fundraising can have.

With only a few days left, the battle is well and truly on. NQ/CQ are currently holding the top spot with a whopping $51k raised, but there’s still time to get behind your region before the battle officially ends next Wednesday, 30 September.

🔥 NQ/CQ – https://fundraise.tiacs.org/fundraisers/payntersnqcq/paynters-battle-of-the-bbqs-2026

🔥 SEQ – https://fundraise.tiacs.org/fundraisers/payntersseq/paynters-battle-of-the-bbqs-2026

🔥 NSW/VIC – https://fundraise.tiacs.org/fundraisers/payntersnswvic/paynters-battle-of-the-bbqs-2026

Battle of the BBQs wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our subcontractors, suppliers and project partners. A special shoutout to HKH Roofing, Aestec Services, Tanners Bitumen & Asphalt, Thor interiors, Penrose Roofing, Laidout Contracting, Queensland Electrical, Mono Painters, Sorville Civil & Earthworks, CDB Civil , Gladstone Flooring Xtra, Edge Coatings, Gudgeon Plumbing, Sunshine Coast Civil, AMC Queensland, Glazing CQ Pty Ltd, Snowdonia HVAC, AWX, Meales Concrete Pumping, Martin Brothers Landscaping, Demco Elec, High Risk Solutions, Mettile, Accurate Precast System, JGP Electrical CQ and BFB Scaffolding for getting behind the cause and helping us make an impact. for getting behind the cause and helping us make an impact.

There’s still time to add to the tally. Stay tuned to see which region takes out the 2026 title and the final amount raised for TIACS!