Now, THAT’s a Conversation Starter!
When I’m out and about in Gladstone, my lovely wife and friends are well aware of my choice of funky, bright and colourful shirts. Those shirts were “somewhat unique” and have copped a few jibes over the years, as well as starting a few conversations.
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The Machine that Feeds Australia
As we rummage through the Christmas leftovers, most of us don’t have to think too hard about our next meal. But have you ever wondered how food production can keep up with the rapidly growing world population?
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Have a Happy & Safe Christmas
Coming into the Christmas period I thought it is a good time to reflect on road safety. Last year over 12 days of the Christmas holiday period, 38 families across Australia were shattered; losing loved ones to the road toll.
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Why do we Exist?
Ok…I know that’s a pretty heavy question for this time of year when most of us are thinking about such important matters as the Melbourne Cup, the looming Christmas break and how quickly the year has disappeared.
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Quiet Achievers
At QER, we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of our people, not just in the workplace, but beyond it. This month, our colleague Mel Haggarty published her first solo book “Quiet Achievers: How to be seen and heard so you stand out.”
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Burning Issues
It’s that time of year again when we undertake a seasonal hazard reduction burn here at QER’s New Fuels Development Centre.
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US Forces Get the Nod
Recently we hosted a visit of US Navy Personnel to QER’s New Fuels Development Centre. Their ship called into Gladstone on the way to the international defence exercise “Talisman Sabre”
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Winter is Coming – No, I Think it’s Here!
We’re fortunate to live in Central Queensland. Walking my dog Borris at dusky recently, I felt a slight chill despite the clear skies and setting sun.
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Ecofest 2025
Ecofest is one of our town’s biggest family days out, held annually at the beautiful Tondoon Botanic Gardens. Thankfully we dodged the rain and the weather was great…..
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Equipping Australia for Global Uncertainty
Although the top step of a step-ladder is probably my limit, I’ve always admired climbers. They are up there on their own, facing a difficult challenge and drawing on their own resources.
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