OCTOBER 2021 BRANCH UPDATE
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
Townsville Brolga
Queensland’s Threatened Species Crisis
“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
SEPTEMBER 2021 BRANCH UPDATE
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
Goolboodi (Orpheus Island) yields a giant secret
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: Keeping it Healthy
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
AUGUST 2021 BRANCH UPDATE
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
JULY 2021 BRANCH UPDATE
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
JUNE 2021 BRANCH UPDATE
URGENT – HAPPENING NOW!! Magnetic Island Appeal: An inspired, and inspiring, attempt is being made to purchase a 5.33ha area of land on Magnetic Island’s west coast, known as Claude’s Block. If successful, this would see the land protected from development … Continue reading
The Kennedy Track: human and natural history, May 2021 Field Trip
It was in June 2016 that we last walked the Kennedy Track from South Mission Beach into Kennedy Bay but, such is its natural and historical appeal, it undoubtedly deserves more frequent visits. Making it even more special this year … Continue reading
MAY 2021 BRANCH UPDATE
WHAT’S COMING UP? Kennedy Bay walk ~ Mission Beach ~ 22-23 May: Please read this post for full details. All those who responded to our call for expressions of interest were emailed with further details on 9/5/21 so If you did … Continue reading