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Suzie Smith, founder and long time office-bearer of WPSQ’s Cassowary Coast and Hinchinbrook Branch, died peacefully in Tully hospital on 27th December after a long struggle with cancer – and so we lost one of the north’s truest and most … Continue reading
It’s a pleasure to welcome two new members this month, Nicole and Alex. When so many community groups have seen their membership dwindle in recent years, it is encouraging that ours currently remains stable (even showing a slight increase), with … Continue reading
Cungulla, situated on Bindal country, is a small township south-east of Townsville that stretches out behind the beach, north of where the Haughton River empties into Bowling Green Bay. Access is from the Cape Cleveland Road (the one which leads … Continue reading
Welcome to our October update. At my place the koels are waking us up at all times of the night, a sure sign of summer. Also at my place, the bower-birds are getting seriously busy with a lot of prancing … Continue reading
“Flying-foxes are intelligent and remarkable. These unique animals help regenerate our forests and keep ecosystems healthy through pollination and seed dispersal. They are a migratory and nomadic keystone species: meaning a species that many other plants and animals rely on … Continue reading
Welcome to new members Heather and Rebecca, who both joined up last month – glad to have you aboard! Thank you also to those members who responded so promptly to our “gentle reminders” - we value you all. Visit our … Continue reading
The following media release issued by JCU, and accompanying images, are reprinted with permission. I urge you to follow the links to appreciate the grandeur and ‘life history’ of this coral, and what its future might be. The scientific paper … Continue reading
The Burdekin River belongs to all of us In 2020 the North Queensland Conservation Council (NQCC) began a dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders (irrigators, regional councils, farmers, fishers and scientists), looking for alternatives that would produce better outcomes … Continue reading
Welcome to our August update everyone! Special “stay safe and stay well” wishes to those of our readers in Covid hotspots or affected by lockdowns – and please make sure you, your kids, your grandkids, and everyone you know disposes … Continue reading
Here’s this month’s snapshot of news and events … I apologise for it being rather hastily complled! June Field trip: June’s wander round Ingham’s Tyto wetlands was very pleasant for our combined group from two Branches. After enjoying our picnic … Continue reading