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03/09/2026

Rocklea Markets on Opening Day - 1964
🗓️ 30 August 1964 - 62 years ago today
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Today is the 62nd anniversary of the opening of the Rocklea Markets.
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Images adapted from Brisbane City Council

03/09/2026

🍓 BERRY INDUSTRY — LET’S GET BEHIND THIS! 🍓

On Saturday 19 September 2026, SSS Strawberries in Bundaberg is inviting thousands of people onto the farm for Australia’s Biggest Strawberry Pick’n Day — with two official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title attempts.

The challenges are:

🍓 Most people picking strawberries simultaneously at a single venue
🍓 Most strawberries eaten in one minute by an individual — with a $10,000 AUD prize on offer to the challenger who sets the record.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to put Australian strawberries, farming families and our industry in front of a national audience.

Growers and industry partners can help: share the event through your own social channels, tell your teams, customers and communities, and encourage people to make the trip to Bundaberg and become part of the attempt.

📅 Saturday 19 September 2026 | 9am–3pm
📍 SSS Strawberry Farm, Oakwood, Bundaberg QLD

👉 Find out more and get involved:
https://sss-strawberries.com.au/picknday/

Let's make strawesome history together!

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31/08/2026

If you're at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA this week, come and say g’day! 🇦🇺🦘

The Australia Pavilion is bringing together growers, exporters and industry organisations from across Australian horticulture, creating opportunities to connect with buyers, strengthen relationships and showcase the quality and diversity of Australian produce.

Whether you're looking to catch up, make new connections or learn more about the Australian industry, we'd love to see you at the Pavilion.

Read more 👉 https://www.horticulture.com.au/news-and-events/latest-news/2026/afl-2026

31/08/2026

Meet our Directors...Q&A with Stephen Lowe 🍌

Q. What is your role within the industry?

A. I am a banana grower based in the Tully Valley.

Q. What is your background and how did you come to join the ABGC board?

A. I originally graduated as an electrical engineer and worked with the Department of Defence in Canberra before returning home to join the family farming business. I worked alongside my father on the farm for 31 years and became increasingly involved in industry activities over that time.

My involvement with the Australian Banana Growers’ Council began through participating in ABGC-organised study tours to Central America, where I connected with several board directors and gained a broader understanding of the industry. When a board vacancy became available, I applied for the role.

I have served on the ABGC board for almost a decade, including six years as Chair, and am currently the Deputy Chair.

Q. What key priorities are you focused on as a director?

A. A major priority for me is TR4 preparedness and ensuring the industry continues to receive strong recognition and support in this area. Protecting the future sustainability of the Australian banana industry remains critically important.

Q. Why should banana farmers join ABGC?

A. It is incredibly important for the industry to have a unified voice. ABGC plays a key role in representing growers with government, particularly around important issues such as imports, biosecurity and industry funding. Being part of the organisation gives growers stronger representation and advocacy on the issues that matter most to the industry.

Q. What is a fun fact about you?

A. I enjoy taking my boat out and going reef fishing in my spare time.

29/08/2026

🍒 CHERRY SEASON 2026 IS CALLING! 🍒

Fancy a season in the orchards? Agri Labour Australia is hiring pickers for cherry harvest across NSW, VIC & TAS,and we want you on board.

JOIN US — FREE ONLINE INFO SEMINAR

Come along to hear all about the role and walk through exactly how to apply, step by step.

- What the job actually involves
- How the application process works
- Meet the ALA team

📅 Monday, 7 September 2026
🕔 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm AEST
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams

👉 Register now: agrilabour.com.au/candidates/seasonal-harvest-listings/cherry-harvest

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