Fraser Coast Chronicle

Simple solution that could help avoid dingo disasters

New safety initiative trialled on Fraser Island

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05th Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

Fears of crazy pest invasion spreading from popular harbour

Tiny pests could wreck havoc on region's agricultural industry and natural wonders.

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04th July 2019 2:07 PM

Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsunday has released a statement on Facebook saying multiple yellow crazy ant colonies have been detected.

Don't blame the dingoes, blame their human management

Bad management - why Fraser Island needs a big change right now

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03rd March 2019 5:03 PM

BRUMBY CULL: Curtis Islanders move to take action

The island's wild horses were shot from a helicopter by QPWS officers last month.

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20th Sept. 2018 6:09 AM

OUTRAGE: The brumbies were a much-loved feature of the island.

Wild brumby cull on Curtis Island shocks residents

Long-time residents of the island say the move took them by surprise.

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29th Aug. 2018 4:08 AM

LOCAL FAVOURITES: A herd of wild brumbies in bushland on Curtis Island last year. The island's wild brumbies were culled by QPWS officers last week for environmental reasons.

Tobruk is on her side, will it affect tourism?

Dive tour operators are divided over whether tourism will be affected by the ex-HMAS Tobruk landing on her side when she...

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05th July 2018 12:07 AM

OH SHIP: The ex-HMAS Tobruk leans to its starboard side as it sinks in the waters off Hervey Bay.

'Epidemic of hipsters': Carpark campers in firing line

NOOSA surfer Andre Marsaus wants transparency from the State Government on how it plans to manage overnight campers at a...

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29th Nov. 2017 5:11 AM

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is considering shutting off access to the Noosa National Park carpark at night due to people illegal camping.

Smoke affects 40% of patients in Fraser Coast

ABOUT 40% of patients seen between Friday and Sunday had respiratory related issues believed to be caused by the recent...

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04th Sept. 2017 2:09 PM

Asthma sufferers should revise their health plan regularly.

Two whales meet tragic end after beaching off Fraser Is

UPDATE: Tour operator said spot where beached humpback whale died is difficult for even vessels to navigate through.

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01st Aug. 2017 2:08 PM

First responders on the scene commencing bucketing and setting up pumps to keep the whales cool and wet

Gov says destroying dingoes on Fraser Island last resort

In the September incident, the dingo sank its teeth into the six-year-old's bottom.

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09th March 2017 12:03 PM

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