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5 months ago

Toxic Lyngbya algal blooms 'inevitable' in Moreton Bay if development continues unchecked, experts say

ABC

Seven days after every king tide, Greg Savige gets on his jet ski to look for algae. An Ecofutures report, published today by the Moreton Bay Foundation, says laws aimed at limiting sediment run-off from developments "effectively 'lock in' damage", even on well managed sites. Government blocking oyster reef restoration Oysters filter between three and 10 litres of water an …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Australian man dies after ‘falling head-first’ into deep sand pit

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Australian man died in …

Taylor Man Dies Sand Hole

1 year, 1 month ago

Bribie Island victim: Family breaks silence about 25-year-old 'buried alive' with inspiring update

Daily Mail

Mr Taylor did not have a pulse for 45 minutes He fell into a 1.5m hole and was buried by sand The family of a young man who was buried beneath 1.5metres of sand at a popular beach say his life remains in the balance. Josh Taylor remains in a critical condition after he was buried alive in a hole …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Queensland council to make Bribie Island park more accessible after seven-year-old's appeal

ABC

A seven-year-old who took on a Queensland council after an $800,000 park makeover to improve accessibility made it impossible for him to play there has won. The Moreton Bay Region Council has committed $100,000 to make the Bribie Island park wheelchair friendly, after the ABC reported on Zach Dove London's appeal. At first, his request for a truly accessible playground …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Bribie Island's Brennan Park upgrade met with disappointment over accessibility concerns

ABC

Seven-year-old Zach Dove London used to love going to his grandparent's local park. The Moreton Bay Regional Council responded to the seven-year-old's letter, saying, "sometimes site challenges mean the designers cannot make a truly all-abilities play space." Jessica Dove London, Zach's mum, said it was unfair that her family had been suggested to go to another park "45 minutes" away. …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Five Queensland regions in country's bottom 10 for wellbeing, national index finds

ABC

Five Queensland regions are ranked the bottom 10 in the country for wellbeing, according to a new national index. Burnett, Caboolture, Hervey Bay, the Charters Towers-Ayr-Ingham region and Queensland's Far North are in the bottom 10 of 334 regions assessed for the wellbeing index launched yesterday by public policy advisors, SGS Economics and Planning. The index looks at seven well-being …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Residents call for action as Bribie Island breakthrough causes Golden Beach foreshore to crumble

ABC

Residents living along the Pumicestone Passage say the time for talk is over, and authorities need to act now to protect their homes. Key points: Maritime Safety Queensland won't carry out dredging along the Pumicestone Passage, due to the "high risk" of the sand refilling The coastguard says its ability to respond to incidents is severely hampered by the sand …

Coast Sand Passage Dredging Msq Golden Beach Bribie Island

2 years, 11 months ago

Why Bribie Island split in two and what happens now

ABC

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth has changed south-east Queensland's coastline, with massive swells buffeting Bribie Island's northern tip and splitting the island in two. Key points: A new bar at the northern end of Bribie Island could take up to 20 years to form after cyclonic weather created a breakthrough The 300m-wide passage is treacherous, so the coast guard is now monitoring …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Park rangers, holidaymakers distressed as thugs in four-wheel-drive vehicles mow down birds

ABC

A series of deliberate wildlife kills by people in four-wheel-drive vehicles has re-ignited debate about Queensland's popular beach-driving pastime. Key points: Rangers are seeking witnesses after a four-wheel-drive vehicle mowed down a flock of birds on Fraser Island, killing eight A similar attack on Bribie Island recently left 11 crested terns dead The incidents have revived debate about allowing vehicles …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Eco-tourism rethink needed as Bribie Island becomes too popular with holidaymakers and 4WD enthusiasts

ABC

Residents have called for an urgent rethink on tourism on Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, with increased traffic clogging the bridge to the mainland and putting turtle hatchlings at risk along the beach. Key points: Bribie Island is a convenient option when faced with congestion on the Bruce Highway to the Sunshine Coast Accidents can block the Bribie Island bridge …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Bribie Island channel inevitable say experts, but boaties fear 'catastrophic' impact

ABC

Government experts believe a new channel that will split Bribie Island is inevitable and have no plans to stop or slow the changes, which boaties warn will be "catastrophic". Key points: Government experts say Bribie Island channel is inevitable as sands shift around the island There are no official plan by authorities to intervene Boaties say such changes will be …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Annastacia Palaszczuk adamant Queensland's former deputy premier Jackie Trad will not return to the frontbench

ABC

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is adamant Queensland's former deputy leader Jackie Trad will not be returning to the frontbench if Labor is re-elected. Key points: Jackie Trad posted to social media saying she was not seeking to return to Cabinet Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced plans to build seven satellite community hospitals if Labor wins the election Queensland recorded zero coronavirus …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Rescue operation fails to find any sign of Bribie Island couple after boat sinks in stormy seas off African coast

ABC

Dangerous conditions have hindered the search for a missing Bribie Island couple after their boat sank off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa. Key points: The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says a rescue attempt was unsuccessful Del and Craig McEwan are described as "extremely experienced sailors" The Queensland couple have been sailing the world on their catamaran Del and …

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4 years, 7 months ago

News Corp cuts: Will your local newspaper be affected?

ABC

Dozens of communities around Australia will lose print editions of their local papers as News Corp slashes jobs and moves editions online. Find out here if your community paper will be affected or even disappear, starting June 29. Tap to go straight to your area: New South Wales Newspaper Editions Wentworth Courier Print and Digital Mosman Daily Print and Digital …

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