Wind farm plan sparks unease in Proserpine cane community
Concerned Proserpine cane growers will attend a public Energy Forum today hosted by Coexistence Queensland amid mounting unease over a proposed wind farm and what it could mean for the local sugarcane industry.
Middle East conflict exposes Australia’s fuel insecurity
CANEGROWERS is calling on the Federal Government to introduce a national E10 fuel mandate and expand domestic ethanol production as soaring oil prices and fears of supply disruptions take hold.
Growers Get Final Word on Biofuels
Queensland’s sugarcane growers have delivered the final word at the State Government’s Inquiry into Sugarcane Biofuels Opportunities in Queensland, with CANEGROWERS closing the inquiry’s final public hearing in Brisbane today.
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Queenslanders call on government to give Mossman time
Thousands of Queenslanders have come out in support of the small far north community of Mossman, calling on the State Government to keep the local sugar mill operating to help underpin investment in the community.
Mossman devastated as mystery investor walks away
The small north Queensland community of Mossman has been dealt a devastating blow, with a mystery investor pulling the plug on plans to purchase the local sugar mill, sending the region’s single largest employer into liquidation. The mill’s parent company, the Daintree Bio Precinct Group, has been facing liquidation…
Industry to farewell dedicated leader
CANEGROWERS has wished long-time Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL) chief executive Greg Beashel a wonderful retirement following today’s announcement that he would step down from the role of CEO and Managing Director on 30 June. “Greg has been a tremendous servant to the industry during his time with QSL, especially…
Mystery investor backs the future of Mossman industry
The future is looking a little brighter for the Mossman cane-growing community after a mystery investor swooped in to save the local mill just hours before the company was due to be liquidated. Earlier this week the administrator advised grower and mill representatives that a potential investor had come forward to…
Courage required to save struggling Mossman community
The far north Queensland community of Mossman is facing an uncertain future today following recommendations the region’s largest employer should be put into liquidation, but sensible action by the State Government could save the town’s economy from collapse. With the community still reeling from the devastating…