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Burdekin growers prepare for presidential visit

National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke will get a taste of the sweet life when he visits the heart of Queensland sugarcane country this week.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…