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Freshwater Foodwebs on K’gari
During a recent weed control trip to Happy Valley, FIDO volunteers took a swim in the magnificent Wyuna Creek north of Dundubara, on the advice of my good friend Myles Broom from the Butchulla Land and Sea Rangers. Myles introduced me to this little piece of paradise as “Little Eli.” A most appropriate name.
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The TSS Maheno – Lest We Forget
K’gari’s most famous shipwreck is that of the TSS Maheno on the island’s eastern shore. The TSS Maheno was owned by the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand and more significantly, it was designated as the NZ Hospital Ship TSS Maheno (HMNZHS No 1) in WW1.
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FINIA Field Trip 2025
It is incredible to think that this year, marks 20 years since the formation of FINIA and their first weed workshop held on K’gari. Weeds and biosecurity are still a massive (and growing) issue for the World Heritage property and an area that concerns many of our partners.
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Cyclone Alfred Clean-up Efforts on K’gari
In the wake of Cyclone Alfred, large volumes of marine debris washed up along K’gari’s eastern beach, posing a serious threat to the island’s fragile ecosystem.
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K’gari’s planned burning program ignites for 2025
The flames of protection and renewal are lighting up K’gari as the island’s annual collaborative planned burning program sparks into action.
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The Indian (Common) Myna bird is no minor threat to K’gari
You may have noticed an added little, black, bird species in the last five years around residential areas of K’gari and on the adjoining mainland.
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Yellow Crazy Ants on the Move
Regular FINIA followers will know that we have been closely watching the yellow crazy ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) situation on the mainland for many years.
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Tracking the Lifeblood of K’gari: Collaborative Water Research on a Changing Island
On Queensland’s World Heritage-listed K’gari, water is both sacred and abundant. But where does this water come from? How long has it been beneath the ground? And how might climate change affect its future?
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K’gari Fire Gym – Drafting Water Practice
K’gari fire-trained staff are getting ready for prescribed burning activities as the bushfire season comes to an end. This includes regular equipment maintenance and training days.
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Recycling on K’gari
Best management practice isn’t always easy to achieve on the World’s largest sand island – even if it is a World Heritage property.
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