Every August, the country comes to Brisbane for the Ekka. And for all the talk of a city–country divide, Brisbane always seems pretty pleased to see it.
One hundred years ago this week, sugarcane growers from across Queensland met in Mackay to take a defining step that would change their industry forever. CANEGROWERS was born.
CANEGROWERS today pays tribute to Mr Ron Boswell AO, a proud Queenslander and a consistent, respected advocate for the sugar industry and regional Australia.
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.
Sugarcane growers know one thing better than most - tough seasons don’t come with a warning label.