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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A Tale of Two Polls
What a month it’s been!
New government could signal sweet new era for cane industry
It’s a fresh start for Queensland with David Crisafulli stepping in as Premier after the LNP’s weekend State Election win.
This State Election, the Future is in the Stalks
We stand at a pivotal moment - a rare opportunity to build a transformative new industry in Queensland. This is our chance to create thousands of jobs in our regions and inject billions into our state and local economies.
It’s time to pull together – let’s crush it!
Following the resolution of the long-running industrial pay dispute between Wilmar Sugar and the three unions representing mill workers last week, I urge our sugarcane industry to pull together and get on with the job at hand.
Please lend us your support
This week I’d like to make a personal appeal to readers to take a small step in support of Queensland’s sugarcane industry.