History & Culture
Turtle and dugong footage causes controversy
A TV report showing turtles and dugongs hunted in the Torres Strait has been criticised as unbalanced and emotive.
Tag: Queensland
News
Great Barrier Reef series reveals unseen events
A new three-part documentary series reveals previously unfilmed scenes of the world’s biggest coral reef.
History & Culture
Preserving Aboriginal history
Mary-Jean Sutton, with the help of AG Society, is preserving the memories of the Mapoon Aboriginal community.
Science & Environment
Sea cucumber poo to save Great Barrier Reef
Sea cucumbers and their faeces could save coral reefs from the impacts of climate change, say experts.
Biodiversity
Northern hairy-nosed wombat births a boon
A pair of critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats have been born at a Queensland refuge.
News
Queensland’s desert channel rivers protected
The river systems of Queensland’s desert channel country will now be protected, says the state government.
Nature & Wildlife
Kangaroo boom follows Queensland floods
This year’s floods have led to a near 100 per cent increase in population numbers of some species of kangaroo.
History & Culture
Cooktown history up for debate
Captain Cook stopped in Far North QLD to repair the Endeavour in 1770, and the cultural significance is now up for debate.
Destinations
Birdsville races: outback event like no other
The Birdsville Race day is a quintessential Australian outback experience and should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Nature & Wildlife
Turtle deaths are from natural causes
A spike in turtle deaths in north Queensland is the result of natural causes, says a marine expert.