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Judge talks turtles in controversial development fight

Sunshine Coast Council says the impact a beachfront development it approved could have on turtles would not equal a failure...

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28th Nov. 2020 9:11 AM

Concept plans for the Buddina Beach development.

TURTLE WATCH: Nesting season begins in Mackay

How you can help protect the turtles so their hatchlings make it safely to the sea this year

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11th Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

A flatback hatchling on Far Beach. Picture: Mackay and District Turtle Watch Association.

Turtle pair rescued from fisho’s hooks

Two freshwater turtles are recovering well after surgery to remove fish hooks following a rescue at a Cairns park.

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07th July 2020 8:07 AM

The concerning side effect of lack of rain on our turtles

ABOVE average temperatures affecting the reef – particularly the turtles.

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14th Jan. 2020 11:01 AM

Turtles are being affected by the environment.

Our hatchlings can’t handle the heat

THE above average temperatures and drought has already taken its toll, and now it’s also impacting our turtles.

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11th Jan. 2020 5:01 AM

Dr Col Limpus performing an ultrasound: Picture: Qld Government

HAPPY ENDING: Watch as turtles return to Mullers Lagoon

A whopping 250 turtles spent Christmas in the care of generous Bowen woman Tracey Bazzo before they were released for the...

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03rd Jan. 2020 3:01 PM

Tracey Bazzo, a licensed volunteer for Bowen Sea Turtle Assessment and Rehabilitation program, released the turtles back into Mullers Lagoon.

Pitter patter of tiny rare turtle feet expected on beach

A group of turtle lovers are up with the sun to keep guard over the nests of an endangered species.

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27th Dec. 2019 7:12 AM

A group of turtle lovers are up with the sun to keep guard over the nests of an endangered species.

Rare turtle sighting off Mackay the first ever recorded

Reef Catchments contractors spotted the endangered turtle nesting on an island off Mackay

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24th Dec. 2019 2:12 PM

A turtle sighting on a Reef Catchments monitoring trip was the first of its kind for the region. Loggerhead turtles are endangered and don't tend to nest this far north.

Group keen to save young turtles

A community north of Brisbane is excited after finding the first turtle tracks on the beach for the summer hatching...

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27th Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

Watching out for turtles this nesting season

Find out when mother marine turtles will arrive on CQ beaches to dig nests and lay eggs.

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10th Nov. 2019 11:11 AM

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