Qld Masterclass

Since 1995 the Hilton Brisbane Masterclass has brought together a fabulous line-up of chefs and winemakers from around the world â€“ Antonio Carluccio, Gordon Ramsay, Michel Richard, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michel Roux and many more.

Join us in 2010 to taste, learn, laugh and sip your way through each day. With twenty sessions a day thereâ€™s plenty of choice from a range of talented International and Australian presenters looking at â€“ shiraz, chocolate, champagne, spice and matching food and wine.

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Gladstone Harbour problems – Martin Cunningham & Ind MP Rob Messenger

Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

The problems with marine life in Gladstone Harbour continue to concern residents in the area – so much so that you may recall hearing our discussion last week about the locals who have set up the Glad – Gladstone Harbour problems – Martin Cunningham & Ind MP Rob Messenger http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2011/12/gladstone-harbour-problems-martin-cunningham.html

Tony Burke gaffed in marine park row

Posted: Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

ONE of Western Australia's three remaining federal Labor MPs has appealed to Environment Minister Tony Burke to reconsider shutting fisheries off the coast of her electorate as the Liberal Party taps into anger over a proposed network of marine parks the length of the state. Tony Burke gaffed in marine park row

Commercial trawlers lobby to move Coral Sea marine reserve border

Posted: Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/trawlers-lobby-to-move-marine-park-border/story-e6freon6-1226213683091

Sunshine Coast food to star in ‘Off the Eaten Track’

Posted: Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

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Sunshine Coast food to star in ‘Off the Eaten Track’

The delectable delights of the Sunshine Coast region will star in this week’s episode of ‘Off the Eaten Track’ series, which has been produced in partnership with the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation.

Mouth-watering local spanner crab, delicious raspberries, sweet pineapples and soothing olive leaf tea will be on the menu as chef Alastair McLeod cooks up fast, fresh and simple recipes on Channel 7 at 7pm this Saturday, December 3.

The second series of this home-grown food show features Alastair travelling from Tropical North Queensland to Bundaberg, the Sunshine Coast and the Darling Downs, meeting passionate producers and celebrating the quality and diversity of Queensland’s food.

Along the way he will delight audiences with his fast, fresh and simple recipes for the busy cook. And with the festive party season already begun, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on Queensland seafood and local producers.

The largest spanner crab producer in Australia – Ceas – is based at Kawana Waters and is one of the businesses profiled in the series.

The company’s general and business development manager, Max Pantacchini, said Alastair McLeod was an excellent food ambassador.

“Alastair has such a great personality and in this show he discovers what most of us want to know about our food but haven’t got the time to investigate,” he said.

“Bringing the Sunshine Coast’s produce to a national audience will be a fantastic opportunity for all of the businesses and industries profiled.

“Spanner crab is a premium product that’s sustainably produced and sold both nationally and internationally. We’re very proud of the quality of our seafood and we hope that this Sunshine Coast episode will boost peoples’ awareness of the fabulous food grown and made here in Queensland.”

The locally bred and grown Aus-Jubilee pineapple will also be featured. For this episode, Alastair travelled to the Queensland government’s newest food research facility and joined consumers taste-testing the pineapple.

The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation’s (DEEDI) Katrina Gething, a Consumer Research Scientist, said the program offered a fresh insight into food production.

“In ‘Off the Eaten Track’, viewers not only learn where their food comes from and how it’s grown, but they can also appreciate some of the science behind the food,” she said.

“DEEDI scientists assist primary producers by researching innovations and technologies to add value and marketability to Queensland food.

“Research into using natural native foods to extend the shelf-life and convenience of seafood for consumers will also be profiled in the show.”

Sunshine Coast businesses featured in episode 1 include:

Ceas
Favco
Freestyle Escape
Gowinta Farms
Kin Kin Bees
Mooloolah River Fisheries
Obi Obi Essentials
Montville Markets

The first episode of ‘Off the Eaten Track’ screens on Channel 7 at 7pm on Saturday, December 3.

The four-part series is produced by TPD Media, the team behind Seven's ‘Great South East’ and ‘Queensland Weekender’ programs, in partnership with the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation. Check out www.offtheeatentrack.tv or Queensland Food’s Facebook page for more details.

SEAFOOD INDUSTRY “BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED” OVER PROPOSED CORAL SEA FISHING BANS

Posted: Friday, November 25th, 2011

THE Queensland seafood industry is bitterly disappointed over fishing bans IN THE Coral Sea proposed by the Gillard Government.

Coral Sea – November 2011

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QSIA Media Release – CORAL SEA

Media Release – Seafood industry says: “Fisheries Minister, come to Gladstone”

Posted: Friday, November 4th, 2011

THE Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) has called on Fisheries Minister Craig Wallace to visit Gladstone and see first-hand the disease problems affecting fish and other marine life. Media Release – Fisheries Minister to come to Gladstone

New QSIA President and Directors

Posted: Monday, October 31st, 2011

The annual general meeting of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) has elected a new Board of Directors and President. The incoming QSIA President is Geoff Tilton of Mooloolaba. Geoff has had a long association with the QSIA serving in various roles including more recently as a member and Chair of the QSIA Trawl Committee. Geoff has been elected for a two year term.

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News Feed

Gladstone Harbour problems – Martin Cunningham & Ind MP Rob Messenger

Tony Burke gaffed in marine park row

Commercial trawlers lobby to move Coral Sea marine reserve border

Sunshine Coast food to star in ‘Off the Eaten Track’

SEAFOOD INDUSTRY “BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED” OVER PROPOSED CORAL SEA FISHING BANS

Media Release – Seafood industry says: “Fisheries Minister, come to Gladstone”

New QSIA President and Directors

QSIA SUBMISSION – Assessment of the Coral Reef Fin Fish Fishery

QSIA SUBMISSION – Assessment of the Deep Water Fin Fish Fishery (DWFFF)

FIRE SUPRESSION SAFETY – MSQ

Environmental Management System

Queensland Catch