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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Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again!
This year, the Gladstone Community Musical was Mamma Mia, and Tony our site technician and a huge ABBA fan, was eager to be my +1 for the opening night. What a spectacular production it was! The talent on display was truly incredible, and I couldn’t help but laugh as a tall bearded man enthusiastically sang along to the ABBA hits. It was a sight to see!
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Inspiring & Being Inspired by the Next Generation
My son works for a local resources company. He loves his job and he’s proud of the quality of his work, and the contribution it makes to his company, to his State and to his Country.
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Landman Strikes a Chord
Like many Gladstonians, I’ve been enjoying writer/director Taylor Sheridan’s latest offering – Landman. Perhaps it’s because I can relate to Tommy Norris – the brave and ruggedly handsome oil industry manager.
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