On July 1, Fisheries Queensland cut the amount of Spanish Mackerel allowed to be caught. For professional anglers, the amount dipped by approximately two-thirds from 578 tonnes to 165 tonnes. Recreational fishers’ possession limits have also changed from three to one fish per person or from six to two fish per boat with two or…
‘What’s Going to Happen to the Economy?’ Billionaire Challenges Government’s Rejection of Coal Mine
February 13, 2023
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Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has said the government’s cancellation of his company’s proposal to build a coal mine in central Queensland will be a blow to the region’s economy. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on Feb. 9 announced she had decided to reject Palmer’s proposed mine in the Styx Coal Basin, to be located 130…
New Wastewater Technology to Clean Great Barrier Reef With Macroalgae
November 10, 2022
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Australian researchers have come up with a new wastewater technology to clean the waterways of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the nation’s most precious natural assets. Developed by biotechnology company Pacific Bio, the RegenAqua technology uses native Australian seaweed and macroalgae, combined with sunlight, to remove harmful nutrients from wastewater before it enters waterways…
Labor to Give Extra $204 Million Boost to Great Barrier Reef
The Labor government will give a $204 million boost to the protection and management of the Great Barrier Reef, bringing the total investment in the reef to $1.2 billion (US$751 million). Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on Friday unveiled the new package, noting it will go into replanting parts of the reef with new corals, catchment restoration, improving…
Most of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Seeing Record High Coral Coverage Despite Bleaching Events
August 4, 2022
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The Great Barrier Reef is seeing record high levels of coral cover across two-thirds of the world’s largest coral reef system since monitoring began 36 years ago, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). Between August 2021 and May 2022, the 87 representative reefs surveyed revealed average hard coral…
Australia’s Whitehaven Beach and Snorkeling
Take an epic island tour with Red Cat Adventures where you will experience beach time at Whitehaven Beach and snorkeling in two spots on the fringe of the Great Barrier Reef. Our first adventure in Whitsundays was a crazy fun tour with Red Cat Adventures. We had such a good time with their crew and…
Climate Change Bias Plagues Bleak Government Report Into Environment: Geophysicist
July 20, 2022
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An Australian geophysicist has called a new government report—which claims Australia’s ecosystem is at risk of collapse—a “political statement” that deliberately omits important data to fulfil the climate change narrative. The State of the Environment report recently released on July 19 by Tanya Plibersek, the federal environment and water minister, was compiled by a group of…
New Environment Report Downplays Data That Contradicts Climate Narrative: Scientist
July 20, 2022
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An Australian geophysicist has called a new government report—which claims Australia’s ecosystem is at risk of collapse—a “political statement” that deliberately omits important data to fulfil the climate change narrative. The State of the Environment report recently released on July 19 by Tanya Plibersek, the federal environment and water minister, was compiled by a group of…
Fishing for Adventure: For the Ultimate Vacation, Book a Luxury Fishing Charter
Were you born to fish but forced to work? Chasing gamefish or even the evening’s meal requires a lot of time, knowledge, experience, and gear. For this reason alone, if you’re a fishing fanatic, it may make sense to consider making your next vacation a fishing trip. To make it an epic event, consider booking…
Tourist Tax Proposed for Queensland, Australia
Tourists to Queensland could be taxed to visit the state’s attractions under a bold plan to generate more revenue for the sector. The Queensland Tourism Industry Reference Panel has just released a new Action Plan (pdf) aimed at reinvigorating the industry post-COVID and in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic Games. Among the 75 recommendations,…
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