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Upcoming Kennedy Bay walk 22-23 May 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Our planned trip to Mission Beach to walk the historic Kennedy Track on 23rd May has been confirmed. We will be joined by members of the Cassowary Coast and Hinchinbrook Branch of WPSQ, which was involved both in the construction … Continue reading →

APRIL 2021 BRANCH UPDATE

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Aaaah at last, we welcome the more moderate temperatures and sunny skies as summer fades into whatever passes for ‘autumn’ in the tropics. Welcome also to another new member, Ruth, who joined us since our last update. Dare we aim … Continue reading →

QPWS removes Alligator Creek campground

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

One of our very alert members drew our attention last week to the deeply disturbing news that QPWS will no longer allow camping at one of our loveliest, and certainly the closest of our National Park campsites, at Alligator Creek … Continue reading →

Rowes Bay Wetlands: March 2021 Field Trip

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Small and unprepossessing, the Rowes Bay Wetlands nevertheless had small numbers of ten different waterbird species present even at a time when there are many other areas available in the district. A boardwalk and viewing areas keep people above the … Continue reading →

The Year that Was: President’s Report 2020

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Our Annual General Meeting was held successfully on March 28th. Our four existing office-bearers were re-elected to the management committee and we welcomed Pam Cocks as an ordinary member of the committee. The following President’s Report gives a summary of … Continue reading →

Anzac Park : Remembrance of Trees Lost

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

On 20 March we were shocked to learn of the loss of two beautiful trees (Ficus benjamina) from Anzac Park, where they had graced the Garden of Remembrance.  The Garden features curving walls, displaying hundreds of small  plaques, honouring veterans … Continue reading →

MARCH 2021 BRANCH UPDATE

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

A salute to our members, new and old: We would like to welcome 3 brand new members Emma, Carol and Pam, as well as “recycled” members Chris and Alastair who have both come back to us after a break of a … Continue reading →

Riverbank Stroll: February 2021 Field Trip

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

The first outing for the year was a pleasantly shady stroll from Rossiter Park to Aplin’s Weir. We started on the paved path but then moved onto the informal track close to the river bank. This often ran through much … Continue reading →

SUMMER 2020-2021 BRANCH UPDATE

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Look Local: Our first field outing of the year – Sunday 21st February. Please follow this link for details of our first walk of the year, exploring a section of the riverbank, including some impressive post-flood regrowth which local residents have … Continue reading →

Rollingstone Creek revisited: November 2020 Field Trip

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

As with the previous couple of trips, we were looking for shade, water and hopefully birds. Although we had visited Rollingstone in November 2019, we thought it would still be a worth another look to note any changes. A small … Continue reading →

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