Sunday Morning: just a hint of chill in the air under the crisp blue sky. We made our way along the verdant paths of the Toondoon Botanic Gardens, with a spring in our steps and a song in our hearts….

Alright, alright, alright… I know I’ve lost the plot a bit. But what a great day the 2024 Ecofest was!

For anyone who hasn’t had the pleasure: it’s one of our town’s biggest family days out. Gladstone’s families, industries and community organizations come together to reflect on the beautiful natural environment we are all privileged to share; raise awareness of what we all need to be doing to protect it; and to showcase local environmental initiatives.

One of the things I enjoy is being able to engage with people from the community about QER’s commitment to minimize our impacts and maximize the benefits of our project for the community.