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...]
Juggling birds with beds has benefits
Oct 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
MADDISON MANGAN Kathryn Killingback sells beds for a living, but when it comes to native birdlife she isn’t prepared to take their survival lying down. The Burleigh Waters businesswoman has rescued more than 600 native animals during the past … [Read more...]
Great Barrier Reef continues to struggle
Oct 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
ALEX CORBY A new study has revealed that the clearing of land around the Great Barrier Reef is increasing, now significantly worst than previous years. Acting Premier Jackie Trad released the Land Cover and Tree study that revealed that there has … [Read more...]
New survey to save the koala
Oct 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
ALEX CORBY The Palaszczuk government are seeking public insight through a new online survey to help gauge community perceptions on Koala's and their management. Dr Steven Miles, Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection spoke at a luncheon … [Read more...]
Carmichael mine approved despite environmental concerns
Oct 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
JODIE DEAN Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved mining giant Adani to develop Australia’s largest coal mine in remote central Queensland, despite conservation concerns. Mr Hunt told the ABC that the $16 billion mine and rail project … [Read more...]
