DRAFT SUBMISSION OPPOSING “RECLAMATION” OF MORETON BAY PROTECTED WETLANDS The deadline for submission is 25 May. The draft submission is in response to the Federal Environment Department’s Invitation to comment on the latest referral of the Toondah Harbour proposal to dredge and “reclaim” over 40 hectares/100 acres of Moreton Bay’s Ramsar protected wetlands at […]
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ABC news illegal taking of sand from Straddie
Queensland Conservation president, Simon Baltais talks about sandmining on Straddie Mr Baltais asks what reasonable government would allow mining on ‘iconic’ North Stradbroke Island?
26 July 2010 The Australian Greens have called on the Federal Government to step in and ban mining on Stradbroke Island after the State Government’s dirty deal to extend mining until 2027 on already expired leases at the island’s largest mine. Australian Greens lead Senate candidate for Queensland, environmental lawyer Larissa Waters said: “The Federal […]
FOSI Newsletter – April 2010
Unimin illegal mining charges – Channel 10 footage Jan 2010 Features: Simon Baltais, Queensland Conservation Dale Ruska, local Quandamooka man Jackie Cooper, Stradbroke Island Management Organisation Note: the mining company Unimin is now called Sibelco, see more.
FOSI Newsletter – December 2009
FOSI newsletter june 09
Channel Seven news report ‘Straddie scarred’ Features: Lucy Trippett, Stradbroke Island Management Organisation Darren Burns, Quandamooka People Dale Ruska, Goorumpulpeople