Fair rules support sugar regions
The 2026 crushing season is already underway in two Queensland cane-growing districts, and most other regions will see harvesters firing up through June.
Paradise Lost? Will the Premier keep his word?
For Bundaberg growers, the uncertainty surrounding Paradise Dam feels like a wound that never quite healed.
Growers hoping mills can ‘crush it’
Queensland’s sugarcane harvest is fast approaching, with the 2026 crush now just weeks away.
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The first test of the season
The first, and hopefully last, cyclone of the season has come and gone. While Tropical Cyclone Koji wasn’t a major system by cyclone standards, it’s a good reminder that it doesn’t take a Category 4 or 5 to cause real damage.
Built for tough seasons
Sugarcane growers know one thing better than most - tough seasons don’t come with a warning label.
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.