Australia comprises some 8222 islands. Thomas (2007) in her article Littoral space(s): Liquid edges of poetic possibility says, “Islands represent a microcosm of the universe – they thrive in a co-existence of autonomous and relational zones, in a mingling of universality and particularity”. Between the two vast barrier islands of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) and Minjerriba (North …
Science Under Sail January 2021
A six night sail was shortened to four thanks to a Brisbane COVID lock-down. Science Under Sail departed Manly and moored five nights at the Moreton Bay Research Station mooring at One Mile. Gathering data concerning the health and status of sea grass from the ocean floor, we chartered waters of the Rainbow and Rous …
Where Did All the Good People Go?
With COVID and island businesses closing, many may well ask where do I get a good coffee? The real question, as singer songwriter Jack Johnsons asks is Where Did All The Good People Go? I would say a hell of a lot of them were at Benji's at some stage or another over recent years …
Fresh Water on Minjerribah
SIMO (Stradbroke Island Management Organisation) has compiled this resource concerning Minjerribah's aquifer an ongoing issue, with over 60% of the mainland Redland city fresh water coming from the island. Aside from it's cultural significance it is only refreshed by way of rain water which is of particular concern during extended periods of draught.
QYAC and Toondah Harbour Redevelopment
Redlands2030 website reports "The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) recently explained its position on plans for development at Toondah Harbour. QYAC is a Registered Prescribed Body Corporate created under the Native Title Act 1993to manage the recognised Native Title rights and interests of the Quandamooka People. In 2015 the Redland City Bulletin reported “Stradbroke’s Quandamooka people back …
Canaipa Mudlines Residency 2019
Artists' have worked in residence this past week at Turtle Swamp Wetlands, on Canaipa Island part of the 2019 Mudlines Residency. Studio gallery exhibition and poetry performance show-cased artworks and other musings generated through-out the year during onsite visits across the island to include locations at Rocky Point, Melomy's wetland and littoral Shore south-east.
Mulgumpin Authorisation Goes Ahead
Community majority voted in favour of Native Title authorisation over Mulgumpin Moreton Island. This follows 2011 Native Title Determinations over Minjerribah and a pending claim for the Quandamooka mainland coast-line.
The Moreton Bay Foundation (TMBF)
The new Moreton Bay Foundation is being launched today August 30, 2019 after long negotiation and lobbying for investment in the Foundation by founder John and Meta Goodman. Pictured here is John and Meta with Uncle Bob Anderson and Cathy Boyle June 2, 2017. Photo by Jo Fay Duncan. "Focusing expertise, wisdom & enthusiasm for …
Island Fresh Water
On island, the fresh waters of Brown Lake are generally understood to be a place for women and children and Blue Lake, for man. The aboriginal names and cultural significance of each are the subject of some division on the island. But the hydrology is clear. Brown Lake is a perched lake and Blue …
World Heritage Listing of Moreton Bay
The process to nominate Moreton Bay for World Heritage listing started in 2017. The state government has budgeted $1.3 million to develop the nomination of North Stradbroke and Moreton islands as a World Heritage Area. QYAC chief executive officer Cameron Costello said that it was uncommon for a listing process to be led by traditional …
