The Best is Yet to Come
Our Laboratory Manager, Melissa and I were lucky enough recently to be part of the National Youth Science Forum representative dinner held in conjunction with the local combined Rotary Clubs.
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Oils Ain’t Oils
Naturally, in the current crisis there is much talk about finding alternative sources of fuel for the future. I thought I would have a go at explaining how different kinds of oil make different kinds of fuel and why that’s important in the discussion.
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A Symbol of Hope?
It’s tragic and disturbing to see conflict anywhere in the world. We know many lives are lost or changed forever in war and hope that peace will be swiftly restored ….
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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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