News
UniSC’s K’gari Research Cluster Workshop
The K’gari Research Cluster was formed in response to a recognised need for a more coordinated approach to research on K’gari. The idea is to bring researchers together with the island’s stakeholders and land managers, including universities, Butchulla knowledge holders and Citizen Scientists.
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Corroboree – place of meetings and ceremonies
Corroboree Beach is a 14km stretch of sand located on the eastern side of the island (K’gari/Fraser Island), running south from Indian Head to Wyuna Creek.
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Rare early morning Wongari hunt observed on beach
K’gari NRM Wongari (dingo) Rangers on an early morning patrol, were recently treated to a remarkable wildlife observation: an adult swamp wallaby hopping along the beach, a sight rarely witnessed on K’gari.
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Collaborative maintenance of Kingfisher Bay dingo fencing
K’gari QPWS fence maintenance totalling over 30km is a full-time job. Fences associated with wongari risk mitigation commenced in 2001. A rolling program of full fence and part-fence replacements has been funded and commenced in 2025.
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Working together to protect K’gari
FIDO, Butchulla Rangers and local partners join forces on weed control
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4WD Queensland Celebrate 25 years of Cleaning K’gari
This May, Four Wheel Drive Queensland proudly celebrated the 25th anniversary of the K’gari Clean Up event, with members from across Queensland coming together to help protect one of Australia’s most iconic natural destinations.
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How do you feel about Tourism?
Tourism is often promoted in protected areas to support conservation, economic development, and community wellbeing, but it can also create environmental pressure and social and cultural impacts.
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H5N1 Virus (Asian Influenza) – What can you do?
Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed that initial laboratory samples taken from a deceased petrel washed up on Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) were positive for H5N1 as Queensland became Australia’s fourth state to confirm a case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu). The samples were later confirmed to be positive for H5N1 by the CSIRO.
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Monitoring what matters – Groundwater on K’gari
A significant milestone has recently been achieved on K’gari with the successful installation of six new groundwater monitoring bores, marking an important step towards understanding and protecting one of the island’s most valuable natural assets.
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Strong partnerships for K’gari’s freshwater future
Protecting K’gari’s internationally significant freshwater ecosystems requires more than good science—it requires strong partnerships.
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