Irukandji jellyfish are drifting south towards Gold Coast as sea temperatures gets warmer Deadly irukandji jellyfish are drifting further south along Queensland’s coastline and could eventually put tourism as far south as the Gold Coast at risk, an expert has … Continued
AN innovative new 24-hour number plate recognition system offers more protection for the flora and fauna on Bribie Island, and the new technology could be rolled out on Stradbroke and Moreton Islands. Minister for the Environment and Great Barrier Reef … Continued
A toddler ended up in hospital with a fractured skull and cuts to his head and neck after a dingo dragged him from his bed on Queensland’s Fraser Island. The boy’s family were camping in a remote area of the … Continued
This is something you wont see every day a tourist bus tried to pull out a plain that got bogged in soft sand on Fraser Island. Not sure how the plane got stuck in the first place. Think it might … Continued
Surf Life Saving Queensland has confirmed that IRUKANDJI jellyfish have been found off Fraser Island waters. The catch came after three women and a 12-year-old girl were hospitalized after being stung in the Fraser Island waters by Irukandji jellyfish. The … Continued
We came across this trawler stranded on Fraser Island close to Happy Valley on the morning of 17 September 2017. Apparently the boat ran aground at full speed with its nets still in the water trawling for fish. The 26 … Continued
Since December 2017 ten people have been treated after encounters with jellyfish in Fraser Island waters. Investigation confirmed that it was the sting of the Irukandji. Professor catches one within minutes Professor Jamie Seymour from James Cook University, cought a … Continued
The incident happened on Saturday morning 31 December 2016, as a group of holiday makers were making the crossing from Inskip Point to the island. The 4×4 slipped off the back of the ferry into the sea. Apparently the handbrake … Continued
Stories about catching fish can sometimes be taken out of context. Like this Spanish Mackerel that was allegedly knocked out by the Manta Ray Barge at Ipskip Point recently. After being shared on the Sunshine Coast fishing’s Facebook page The … Continued
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of exploring Moreton Island with my trusted Land Cruiser GXL 105 4wd. We drove right across the Island and visited all of the beautiful spots it offers. In this page I will … Continued