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Third time lucky, this time the dam road was not closed nor was it pouring rain like the other times we planned this walk in the last few months. It was perfect weather to go across the dam wall and … Continue reading
There was quite a turn-out for the Piper’s Lookout ramble in October. Perhaps everyone was keen to be out and about following the rains we’d enjoyed during the week. We headed off from the gravel ‘lay-by’ on the corner of … Continue reading
A wonderful celebration of half-a-century of battling for the Reef was held in October at the two places, on land and sea, where it all began: Ellison Reef which became the focus of a landmark court case and Ninney Rise, … Continue reading
WHAT’S COMING UP? MONDAY 13 NOVEMBER 6-8pm: State Election Forum at the Old Court House, Sturt Street. Organised by NQCC this forum will quiz candidates on environmental issues and policy. Please try to come along! A good showing will impress … Continue reading
The Mundy Creek Catchment Care group are working with the Townsville City Council and Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare to host a community information event, including a BBQ on site on Saturday afternoon, 18 November from 3-5.00pm. Meeting place will be at … Continue reading
The area of creek bank downstream of the bridge and adjacent to the park was chosen for the September outing as it had lots of trees, shade and birds. We started with a quick morning tea at the park picnic … Continue reading
This walk was a last minute choice after finding the Paluma dam road would be closed for roadworks so we couldn’t walk along the western side of the dam as planned. The Andrée Griffin Memorial Walking Track, officially opened last … Continue reading
The July 23rd outing was along Jerona Rd to the small township of Jerona near the mouth of Barratta Creek. We were guided by Jon Luly who explained and pointed out various aspects of the landscape and vegetation at stops … Continue reading
Fifty years ago a young diver, Eddie Hegerl, with friends from the newly formed Littoral Society (now AMCS), gathered the evidence that compelled the Queensland Government to refuse an application to mine Ellison Reef (off Kurrimine Beach). This important legal … Continue reading
Our August update brings reports of recent events, news of those coming up and of current issues worthy of attention and action. Please follow the links to individual posts. AUGUST FIELD TRIP ~ PALUMA TRACKS ~ SUNDAY 20th AUGUST. Our revised … Continue reading