I’m looking forward to welcoming my wonderful parents to the Burdekin for the first time since moving here this weekend.
Although not intentional, they’ve chosen to come at the perfect time with Home Hill Harvest Festival in full swing, and I look forward to experiencing the excitement of the parade and street party, as well as all the other amazing events, next weekend alongside them.
I hope to show them the wonderful locations I’ve navigated so far, like Mount Inkerman, Groper Creek and Alva Beach, and I hope to use their visit to explore some more undiscovered wonders.
I’m sure we’ll patronise a few pubs and cafes – I know they’ll love the brewery in Brandon and they must taste a delicious Home Hill pie.
I want to give them the authentic Burdekin experience so if you have any other recommendations for me and my parents while they’re up here, feel free to let me know!
I’ve been learning a lot about the agriculture industry this week as we’ve been working on our massive Rural Women’s Day feature, which you’ll find on pages 15-21.
It’s been great to hear from these women and learn about their inspiring journeys and their roles in the industry, the variety truly proving there is a role in agriculture for everyone.
Our region is dependent on agriculture and, like all industries, diversity and inclusion is key to its future.
It is heartening to hear how rewarding working in the agriculture industry is.