A century of cane and community
As the year winds down and the post-Christmas lull sets in, I hope you had a good break and a chance to switch off.
Crush finish fuels quiet confidence
As this edition of the paper hits the press, the 2025 harvest is just about done. While a few districts are still cutting, all should finish within the week.
Sugar price slump will pressure regional economies
As the sugarcane crush winds down across Queensland, the industry is facing a challenging period driven by a steep fall in global sugar prices.
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When good governance slips, investor confidence follows
Imagine if Airbus could influence Boeing’s board appointments, or if Pepsi held sway over Coca-Cola’s corporate governance.
QSL vote exposes an industry power imbalance
The dust might be settling on Queensland Sugar Limited’s Annual General Meeting, but the sense of frustration remains.
It’s time we turned our potential into power
Every time I drive through cane country, I’m reminded that those green paddocks grow more than sugar. They grow energy, jobs and opportunity.
Queensland cane growers recognised as world leaders
Sugarcane has always been part of Queensland’s story. From the sunlit paddocks along our coastline the sweet scent of a mill in full crush, it’s hard to imagine our state without it.
Planting curiosity in the classroom
Recently, a couple of Queensland primary schools trialed a fresh approach to teaching the story of sugarcane.