Indio Myles The Queensland state government has control of the balance between infrastructure growth and the development of green space in urban areas. Where do the main parties stand on prioritising this balance? The benefits of … [Read more...]
Explainer – Electric Vehicles in Queensland
Oct 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Benjamin Ruge Just two of Queensland’s major political parties – Labor and Greens - go to the election with an electric vehicle strategy. They share the ambition to increase the number of battery charging stations throughout the state. The LNP … [Read more...]
Rebuilt Binna Burra Lodge going strong
Sep 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
LIV EINEMO TOENJUM AND STAFF WRITERS Binna Burra Lodge is open again almost a year after the original lodge was destroyed by bushfire, thanks to a strong brand and a concentrated recovery effort. The Lamington National Park ecotourism … [Read more...]
Program set to inspire environmental crusaders
Sep 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
ROSIE BALL A new Gold Coast environmental education and waste management program is preparing to inspire the next generation of environmental crusaders. Project 2020 – a program designed to educate four to 12-year-old students about … [Read more...]
Eric Avery revitalising Indigenous language through song
Oct 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
by Lia Ribeiro de Noronha Indigenous composer Eric Avery works towards reconciliation through music, opening Integrity 20 with a message of connection sung in his traditional language. Eric Avery photos by Isabella Porras He welcomed … [Read more...]
Coastal erosion damages Byron beaches
Oct 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
ASHLEIGH HARTLEY Byron Bay is known for its laidback lifestyle and it’s nine beautiful surfing beaches, which make Australia’s most easterly town something of a tourist mecca. However, the ongoing threat of coastal erosion is causing … [Read more...]
Gold Coast students join climate strike
Sep 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
CHARLOTTE BRENNAN More than 2500 people skipped school and work today to attend the Gold Coast’s own branch of the global School Strike 4 Climate rally at Victoria Park in Broadbeach. The Gold Coast strikers were part of an estimated … [Read more...]
Paddle Against Plastic helps Norman Creek
Sep 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
JESSICA MYLNE Waterway clean up group Ocean Crusaders are joining the N4C Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee to host a Paddle Against Plastic event on September 29. The event will use kayaks to help clear up the Norman … [Read more...]
BeachCare clean-up event hits Labrador
Sep 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
LOGAN WALKER This Saturday the Griffith Centre for Coastal Management will host a community BeachCare clean-up event at Harley Park in Labrador. The event is part of the BeachCare coastal community engagement program run by Griffith … [Read more...]
Green thumbs up for Tree Planting Day
Aug 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
COURTNEY MOANE This Saturday green thumbs from around the South East will head to the Gold Coast hinterland as part of the Gold Coast Biggest Tree Planting Day. Organisers hope volunteers will plant 15,000 native trees at Numinbah … [Read more...]
