RIPE FOR CHANGE GRANTS 2020
In 2020, the Ripe for Change community grants program (founded by Morris Family Foundation and now funded by a collaboration of philanthropists) granted $133,000 to 17 different projects working to
CLIFFTOPS COMPLETE AT PENNSYLVANIA CASTLE
The long awaited Clifftops development at Pennsylvania Castle in Portland was completed in October 2020. Clifftops is a unique development of five luxury lodges, hewn out of the Portland stone
REGENERATING AGRICULTURE BLUEPRINT REPORT
Working with Sustainable Table and researcher and regenerative farmer Tanya Massy, in 2020 the Morris Family Foundation developed and published the Blueprint for Impact: Regenerating Agriculture in the Great Barrier
ORPHEUS ISLAND GETS MOUA DIVE LICENCE
In October of 2020, Orpheus Island Lodge were announced as one of only five operators on the Great Barrier Reef with a dive licence to visit the Museum of Underwater
GBR HELICOPTER PURCHASE
In December 2019, GBR Helicopters was purchased by the Morris Group to join the existing Nautilus Aviation operations. The newly branded Morris Aviation Australia will be the largest helicopter fleet
PORTSEA HOTEL OPENS
Just in time for Christmas in 2018 the newly renovated Portsea Hotel re-opened with and expanded beer garden overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The venue has proven to be very popular
2019 RIPE FOR CHANGE GRANT RECIPIENTS
The Sustainable Table, is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2019 Ripe for Change Community Grants Program. The Morris Family Foundation first seeded this project, and now it’s a
MT MULLIGAN LODGE THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE LUXURY LODGES OF AUSTRALIA
We’re excited to announce that Mt Mulligan Lodge is the newest member of the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection. Offering laid-back luxury in a quintessential Australian setting, guests can immerse
ORPHEUS ISLAND LODGE 100% SOLAR POWERED
In May this year, when Orpheus Island Lodge installed 810 gleaming solar panels on the hill behind the lodge we hoped the 300kW array would be able to provide up
THE NORTHERN ESCAPE COLLECTION WELCOMES MT MULLIGAN LODGE
The Northern Escape Collection has expanded with the recent opening of Mt Mulligan Lodge in remote Far North Queensland. The luxury outback lodge is situated on a secluded, entirely private
REDUCING PLASTIC AT THE VILLE RESORT CASINO
900 staff members at The Ville have been transitioned away from disposable take away coffee cups while on shift and instead have been given a reusable alternative in an effort
ORPHEUS ISLAND LODGE & DAINTREE ECOLODGE ENTER THE TRIPADVISOR HALL OF FAME
Both Orpheus Island Lodge and Daintree Ecolodge have earned a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years and are therefore qualified for the Certificate of
NEW LOOK NORTHERN ESCAPE COLLECTION
Morris Group’s collection of boutique lodges in Far North Queensland has had a facelift. Working with Sydney-based design team Toohey Creative, the new creative is designed to celebrate the distinct
CLIFFTOPS DEVELOPMENT AT PENN ESTATE
The Penn Estate in Portland, UK, has begun development on an exciting new resort called Clifftops. The development will have five lodges (10 rooms) hewn out of the Portland Stone
COLONIAL BREWING INTRODUCES: PORTER
Drink yourself a jacket this winter; introducing Colonial Brewing’s robust Porter. Rich roasted malts are the star attractions when it comes to our deep, dark porter. It’s brewed with chocolate