2023 MARY VALLEY VOICE - SEPTEMBER 8, Vol.33 #9

MaryValley The Voice

Photo Credit: Neil Kendall

MARY RIVER CATCHMENT

TAKE NOTE FISHING CLOSED

Closed season for all fishing in the Mary, August, September and October

Some years back, the number of Mary River cod in the wild was estimated to be as low as 600 individuals in their only natural habitat, the Mary River and its tributaries.

They have long been a “no take” species but nonetheless many are still caught, albeit subsequently released, although few anglers would admit to having deliberately targeted them.

The need for a complete ban on fishing during the cod’s breeding period from August to October is now recognised as essential to ensure survival and has been in place for several years, although many anglers seem to be unaware of it.

The Mary River cod’s reproductive behaviour makes it particularly vulnerable during these three months as the male is very defensive of the eggs, while continuously fanning water over them to keep them oxygenated, and ferociously guarding them against a bevy of predators

Anyone dangling a line in the vicinity of a male on eggtending duties is more than likely to hook one. When a male is removed from his well-tended eggs, egg mortality is high in even a short time. The unsuspecting angler, taking time to unhook his catch, and maybe pose for the apparently obligatory pic, may well have consigned several thousand young cod to oblivion.

Fishing Prohibited

In two major cod habitat tributaries there is a year round ban on all fishing:

On Obi Obi Creek from the Baroon Pocket dam wall to Obi Obi Creek crossing 4 (Manuel Hornibrook Bridge), and on Tinana Creek and tributaries upstream of Teddington Weir.

The DAF website informs that “a person must not possess or use a fishing line from 1st August to 31st October in the Mary River and adjoining waterways upstream of its junction with Six Mile Creek (near Gympie).”

Protect Mary River cod during their breeding season

Fishing is prohibited in the Mary River and adjoining waterways upstream of its junction with Six Mile Creek at the creek’s northern bank to the south of Gympie. You must not possess or use a fishing line during this time in the Mary River and adjoining waterways.

Fishing is permitted in Baroon Pocket Dam, Lake Borumba and Lake Macdonald during the closure period. For more information visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au

1 August TO 31 October FROM 1800 017 116

This does not augur well for the survival of this iconic species and the fishing ban is designed to give the species a chance to recover.

There is a closed season for all fishing from August 1 to October 31, in both the Mary and tributaries upstream of Gympie. This includes Obi Obi Creek, Six Mile Creek, Kandanga, Amamoor and Yabba Creeks.

The only exceptions to this are Baroon Pocket Dam, Borumba Dam and Lake Macdonald, all of which are stocked impoundments where fishing can take place during the closed season.

Fisheries officers will make patrols and will visit campgrounds during the Closed Season to ensure compliance. To report illegal fishing call 1800 017 116.

Further information is available at https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0010/1458973/recreationalfishing-rules-have-changed.pdf

To report illegal fishing call 1800 017 116.

~ The MRCCC, Mary River Catchment Coordinating Comittee

Photo Credit: Gunther Schmida.

“ For cod's sake, go fish elsewhere! ”

HISTORICAL

WHO WERE THE SIMS BROS?

Kenilworth Garage on the corner of Phillip and Elizabeth Streets was built in 1936 and opened as the second Sims Bros Garage in the township. The first garage was where the Bottle Shop now stands. Who were the Sims Brothers and what did they contribute to the development of the township and district?

The Sims brothers (pictured below right): William Edward, Harry Joseph, Richard Walter (Dick), Alfred George, Ernest Arthur, Albert Howard (Bert), Edwin Thomas and their sisters Winnie Grace, Lily Jane and Dorothy Hannah, were the children of Richard Littleworth and Hannah, pioneer selectors at Yahoo Creek.

Dick, Alf and Ern established Sims Bros Transport in 1923 as recorded in their sister Winnie’s diary

“We bought a Reo Speed-wagon in July. Dick built the body. They started the cream run at the end of October to Brooloo. They made 100 pounds all told in December.”

This business was expanded to include mail delivery when Dick’s tender for “the conveyance of mail between Brooloo and Cambroon at the rate of £78 ($156) per annum” was accepted in June of 1924. Sims Bros Carrying service office was in the building constructed by Dick (now the Kenilworth Pharmacy), with Alf, Ern, Ed and Bert all driving the trucks when required. After selling the carrying business they initially managed the Garage business purchased by their brother-in-law

township through the use of their generator (110 volt) with connection (for a small fee) through overhead wires. The wiring of the homes carried out by Ed and Bert which was approved by the electricity authorities after the pair were reported for “unlicensed electrical work”. The brothers individually contributed to the development of the township and district.

Will:

Kenilworth Hall and Kenilworth Bushmans Carnival Committees Secretary Co-authored the book produced for the Centenary celebrations in 1950 Hinka Booma to Kenilworth 1850-1950.

Drove the first of the School Bus runs in the district from Walli to Kenilworth State School, extending to include the children from the Coolabine School when it closed in 1956.

Dick:

Completed trade training as a carpenter with Mr Meissner

Built the General Store opened by Arthur Tanner on January 2, 1924 and Sims Bros Carrying office building.

After establishing Sims Bros garage in Kenilworth he moved to Imbil and managed the branch office of Sims Bros Garage with his wife Jane operating one of the

cafes in thetownship.

Dick and his son Lex were involved in the Boy Scouts Movement and after returning to live in Kenilworth in 1955 continued that association. Dick was a member of the committee that managed the removal of the Kenilworth Lower State School building to Kenilworth for the Scout Den after the schools closure in 1959.

More on the family’s contribution to the district in next issue.

Kenilworth Museum in Alexandra Street is the repository of the history of the district open every Sunday from 10 a.m. ~ Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn. Inc.

This August 15mm. Last August 19mm. 22 year average for August 42mm. Rain fell on 6 days, August average 6 days.

Three months of winter 69mm. Driest winter since 2017 with 52mm. Last Winter 198mm. Average winter 150mm.

Total rain for first eight months of the year 341mm, Previous driest January-August 2006 with 523mm. Same period last year, 2143mm. January - August average, 846mm. 12 month total (till end August) 754mm, 21 year annual average 1261mm

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – AUGUST 2023 by Graham Brennan

CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

St Luke’s and the other centres in the Maleny Parish are celebrating the announcement on 1 September of the new Archbishop of Brisbane, Northern Regions Bishop Jeremy Greaves. Bishop Jeremy has been our area bishop since 2017 and we send him our prayers and best wishes as he takes up his new leadership role after a ceremony at St John’s Cathedral on 16 December.

Seating is more comfortable now at St Luke’s with some brand new chairs to replace the wooden pews. There are a couple of pews left if anyone is interested in buying them ( Ph 0427 723 848). The long awaited kitchen renovations at St Luke’s Community Space will be underway very soon.

When the saints go marching in ….. !! St Francis’ Day will be celebrated at St Luke’s with the annual Blessing of the Pets on Sunday 1 October at 9:30am with Rev’d Kaye Pitman. Morning tea afterwards. St Luke’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 15 October at 9:30am with Stephen Harrison from Anglicare.

Apart from these two days, the usual Sunday service at St Luke’s begins at 9am. The next Ecumenical Service will be on Sunday 29 October.

KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL

Kenilworth Arts Council was successful in a grant application for a new photocopier/printer to replace “Big Bertha” who was collapsing under the weight of years!! KAC sincerely thanks the Sunshine Coast Council for the grants funding under the Community Facilities Grants. As you know the KAC building is available to the Kenilworth community. Just contact us at kac@kenilwortharts.org.au

We have applied for a grant to replace the air conditioner and the fridge at KAC, both of which went out in sympathy with Big Bertha! Our sincere thanks to those lovely folk who supplied letters of support for us.

Mark your diary for Saturday 21 October for a date with fun and laughter at The KAC Comedy Night at Kenilworth Hotel from 6:30pm on. Well known comedian , Anna Brennan, will entertain us, assisted by some local talent. Cost is $25 per head with a pizza supper included. Watch for the posters!

SEEKING PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRIES

Do you have a photograph on your phone of Kenilworth?

This photograph could win you a prize at the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo. Submit your photograph as an attachment to email to KwthShow2023digitalphotocomp@gmail.com to be received by Wednesday 13/9/2023, with an entry form and proof of payment of entry fee.

See the entry form below as example.

~ Cheerio from the churches

~ Kenilworth Arts Council

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CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE

KENILWORTH SCHOOL NEWS

Teachers are encouraged to use a range and balance of pedagogical approaches to create learning opportunities that promote active engagement and positive attitudes to learning.

Educators are also encouraged to critically reflect on the relationships between the learning environment, high expectations and routines and the way they interact with young learners.

To maximise the learning possibilities and develop positive attitudes to learning, teachers give priority to creating learning environments that motivate, engage invite, challenge and support young learners. The environment is the most visible aspect of the

We are also extremely fortunate and thankful to have the support of Mr Ed O’Neil owner of Inspiration Paints at 68 Mellor St, Gympie. Ed and his dedicated team have provided several thousands of dollars worth of paint and supplies of which is well outside the school’s normal annual budget. Without this generous community support, our school environment artwork plan would be moving ahead at a much slower pace.

Kenilworth State Community College is a small school that strongly values our students and their families and equally values our ties to our local community. Thank you to our community for your ongoing support – we appreciate and value you!

~ Adam Head, Principal

work being done in schools; it conveys the message that this is a place is an interesting, inviting place to learn.

During the last eighteen months the students and staff have been working hard to create such an environment. Until 2008, Kenilworth State Community College offered classes for both primary and high school aged students. The physical campus still has that “high school feel” that we are working to change to a more age-appropriate setting. Thoughtful use of the school environment supports learners’ interests, invites curiosity and signals that young people and their families are welcome.

We are extremely fortunate to have on staff a very talented local artist and teacher Mrs Theresa Lyndon who has been spending some of her own time painting colourful, fun and inspiring murals and messages on the buildings, changing the look and feel of the school. Story characters and familiar book graphics have been selected as mural themes after discussions with staff and students from Prep to Year 6.

ARTS & WELLBEING IN THE VALLEY

SADDLE UP FOR THE MARY VALLEY SCARECROW FESTIVAL

Yeeha! It’s time to get cracking and plan your visit to the 2023 Mary Valley’s Wild West Scarecrow Festival!

The annual event is theming itself on the Wild West – you might see Wild Bill Hickok or Annie Oakley on display – and one supporter is creating Woody the cowboy for a scarecrow hunt competition!

Organisers want you to track down Woody and snap a photo with him. If you share it to our Facebook page using the handle #Woody, you could win $150!

Scarecrows come out of the hills on September 11 and will be on display until October 2. A Google map will be uploaded

to the Mary Valley Artslink website after judging on September 13, showing locations of all scarecrows so you can take a day trip to go scarecrow spotting in the Mary Valley.

It’s a great way to explore the hills behind the Sunshine Coast, drive down a country lane you haven’t seen before and stop for lunch at a local café or pub.

The festival began in Maleny and has been held during spring almost every year since the late ‘90s. It is one of two festivals – the other is the Mary Valley Art Festival, hosted by the community group Mary Valley Artslink.

~ Kaili Parker-Price

KENILWORTH CONNECTORS COMMUNITY UPDATE SEPT 2023

Spring is here and with it, the promise of newness.

Why not take the change of season as an opportunity to reach out in a new way. If there's been a hobby you've always wanted to take up or a group you've been meaning to join - why not finally take the first step. It's clear that learning new things can create a spark that brings energy and focus and maybe some much needed purpose.

Starting afresh also brings a 'beginners mind' perspective which allows us to see things, as if for the first time. It's this beginners mind that kids have, as they navigate experiences. As such, kids are often fascinated, surprised, excited and full of beans to experience the NEXT thing.

Getting in touch with our wide eyed, curious and adventurous inner child can even help us feel younger and we may find new opportunities spontaneously arrive before our eyes.

Kenilworth Connectors is continuing to plan local projects as a way to bring the community together and as one of the members said, we'd like to find a way to show the heart of the community in supportive and creative ways. So, watch this space!

~ Kyah, Kenilworth Connectors

Community Wild Dog Baiting Program Spring 2023

Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Biosecurity Queensland is supporting a community-based coordinated Wild Dog Baiting Program. Failure to control wild dogs can result in livestock losses, attacks on domestic pets and the loss of native fauna. Landholders have a legislative responsibility to control declared pests on their land and participation in this program is an effective way to help meet this responsibility. The Wild Dog Baiting Program will be held throughout Bald Knob, Beerburrum, Belli Park, Cambroon, Conondale, Coochin Creek, Crohamhurst, Curramore, Eerwah Vale, Elaman Creek, Kenilworth, Kidaman Creek, Obi Obi, Peachester, Reesville, and Witta areas from 11 September - 9 October, 2023.

For more information please contact: Sunshine Coast Council

T 07 5475 7272

E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members " – Coretta Scott King

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BUSH DANCE FUN

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY WITH A LOCAL BUSHDANCE

The Kandanga & District Swimming Club was established in 1980 and has been running continually, through the amazing support of volunteers, for 43 years. During the current off season we have held some great events and programs to keep our families connected.

We have recently organised and hosted, with the assistance of a community grant from Gympie Regional Council, our first Bush Dance. The night was an amazing success with 200 people crowding into the Kandanga Public Hall, dancing well into the night. The music and dance calls were performed by the Grey Cats, a great family band, who got everyone up and dancing all night. With classics like the Heel and Toe Polka and Gypsy Tap, to the Nutbush and Macarena, everyone danced up a storm. What a night! A big thank you to the Mary Valley Voice for supporting our Club by promoting our event in their publication.

One of our committee members had previously been involved in organising Bush Dances with the Amamoor State School P&C at Amamoor Hall from 2011 to 2019. Our Swimming Club has now had the opportunity to hold their first Bush Dance in Kandanga Hall. The Grey Cats Band has been at every dance, nine in total, and have shared this comment “We had a great time, thanks for organising such a fantastic dance. It’s always a pleasure to play for the Mary Valley community”.

We have received fantastic feedback from people who attended our Bush Dance on 12th August, here are some of their comments:-

• People of all ages up there on the floor doing it and dancing together

• Awesome participation

• Fantastic family band, including children

• Dancing did not need to be perfect, not being judged

• So much fun

• Low entry cost (thanks to Council Grant)

• Teenage boys dancing together - amazing

• When is the next one?

• Beautiful hall

• Delicious supper

• Music not too loud –could still talk

• Very friendly atmosphere

• Great community interaction

• Lots of fun!!

Our 2023/2024 swimming season kicks off with two sign on and come and try nights on Wednesday the 4th and 11th of October.

We train on Monday and Friday mornings at 6am, and Tuesday afternoons from 4pm, and have Club Night on Wednesdays from 4.30pm.

We are a club founded on fitness, fun and community and welcome swimmers of all levels and abilities. We regularly have parents and other community members training with us too.

We would love to welcome new members this season, and for any further information please contact Diane Cleary on 0468494029.

Let's get batty!

Book now for a free family-friendly event – the 9th Annual Australasian Bat Night at Maleny Showgrounds on Saturday 14 October. See native animals up close, enjoy a guided roost tour, watch the outdoor movie, listen to local bat experts share their knowledge and lots more. Learn about the amazing things bats do for our environment. Bookings are essential via Council’s website.

Help be reunited with your lost pet Animal registration renewals are on the way. Registering your dog or cat helps Council reunite them with you if they get lost and ensures pet-related services are provided where they are needed most. Registration renewals are due to be paid by 30 September. For more information, visit Council’s website.

Coast's most impressive properties

Sunshine Coast Open House is the region’s largest public architecture and design festival, offering rare, behind-the-scenes tours, talks and special experiences.

Celebrating Sunshine Coast design, the festival will open doors to more than 25 of the region’s inspiring buildings on 21 and 22 October. For more information, visit sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au.

New dance festival

Get ready for Outbound, a brand-new two-day contemporary dance and live art festival on 6-7 October at FrankX Studio. Expect dance works, workshops, artist talks, unique choreography, behind-thescenes intel and breathtaking shows, you'll see nowhere else. Supported by ArtsCoast Sunshine Coast Council, visit outboundau.com for more details.

One for the calendar Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – 21 September at 9am.

Museum Mystery Madness time

September is Museum Mystery Madness month at Sunshine Coast Museums. Visit participating museums to enter the Mystery Quiz for your chance to win one of four gift vouchers for back to school or work. Entrants during the school holidays also get an instant lucky dip prize. It’s fun for the whole family!

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CR WINSTON JOHNSTON DIVISION 5 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

Nambour Placemaking: Many of my Division 5 community would use Nambour to meet their everyday service needs, which is why I would like to draw your attention to Nambour Place Revitalisation Project. The Plan aims to develop a strategy for Nambour’s town centre to fuse its growing reputation as a creative and welcoming place through greener streets, wider pathways, art installations and open spaces. I encourage our community to view the concept and share their feedback via an online survey before September 18, 2023. There are many pop-up sessions running until September 14, if you have further questions to ask the project team. Please visit Council’s website.

Go Batty for Bat Night: Book now for a free family friendly event – the 9th Annual Australasian Bat Night at Maleny Showgrounds on Saturday, 14 October from 1pm. See native animals up close, enjoy a guided roost tour, watch the outdoor movie, listen to local bat experts share their knowledge and lots more. Bookings are essential by searching ‘bat night’ at events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Pet rego: The annual Sunshine Coast pet registration period is this month so now is the perfect time to make sure your pet’s details are up to date. If you have moved to a new house, your pet has been recently desexed or microchipped or your pet has sadly passed away, it’s important to ensure Council has the correct registration details. Registration costs just $26 if your dog or cat is desexed and it’s free if you have a current pensioner card for a desexed and microchipped animal.

TED O'BRIEN FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

Listening to locals: Recently I was out and about across the Fairfax electorate listening to locals as part of my Winter Road Trip. Cost of living and housing affordability were top of the list of concerns for most families I’ve been speaking with as rising mortgage payments, rising prices at the checkout and rising energy bills are hitting household budgets hard. Taming inflation must be the Labor Government’s priority, but that unfortunately is not the case and we are not seeing workable solutions on the housing crisis. The Coalition did not support Labor's Housing Australia Future Fund Bill because it required $10 billion of borrowed money to capitalise a fund with uncertain returns and it cannot guarantee a single home will be built before the next election.

Community Pharmacies Ignored: The Albanese Government has ignored pleas from community pharmacists by passing the 60-day dispensing legislation this week. I support cheaper medicines and I’m ok with 60-day dispensing, but Labor has failed to consider the flow-on impacts of this policy, which will hurt pharmacies and increase costs for some of our most vulnerable residents.

Women’s Sport Inspires Policy: Women’s sporting teams have been smashing it lately. We have seen the Australian women’s national cricket team retain the Ashes trophy, the Diamonds take home the Netball World Cup and the Matildas win the heart of the nation with their performance in the FIFA World Cup. Despite the interest in women’s sport, too many young girls are still being forced to change in the carpark of their sporting club. I was proud to have secured more than $300k for female changerooms at two sports clubs on the Coast, but we need more. That’s why I fully support the Coalition’s announcement to keep the momentum building in female sports by committing $250 million towards community sporting infrastructure.

CR DAVID LAW DIVIDION 10 - SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

Welcoming Cities: Council has reinforced its commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion by signing a commitment letter and becoming a member of the Welcoming Cities Network. Welcoming Cities is a national network of local governments, committed to an Australia where everyone can participate in social, cultural, economic and local life. Our region is home to migrants from 150 countries, with 96 different languages spoken and one in five residents born overseas. As a member it will expand the ways in which the Sunshine Coast welcomes international guests, investors and skilled migrants to the region and support them.

Shorebird Festival: It’s time to Welcome the Shorebirds back to the Sunshine Coast! We’re hosting two free family-friendly shorebird festivals in September. Join us at two locations to learn about the amazing journey migratory shorebirds have taken to get to here - Golden Beach on September 23 and at Cotton Tree on September 24. Bring a rug or chair, grab a bite to eat and watch an outdoor movie screening – “Flyways: The Story of Migratory Shorebirds”. There’ll also be face painting, food trucks, art and craft, fun games and lots more! Visit events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for tickets.

Don’t forget if you have any questions please contact me at email: david.law@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @DavidLawDivision10.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

After Pete Watson's letter last month, the Mayor’s office has received the following correspondence:

In response to the works required on Bella Creek Road and Little Bella Creek Road;

Works crews will be commencing repair works in the next 4 to 6 weeks.

These repairs works are expected to take approximate 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

Repairs are located along the full extent of both roads.

Repair works include; Heavy formation grading, gravel re-sheeting, drainage and pipe repairs/replacement, concrete flood repairs, signage and Mt Buggery landslip.

Hopefully these issues can be fixed as soon as possible and the roads made safer for everyone once again.

FIRST AID COURSE FOR GHEERULLA VOLUNTEERS

“Amazing”, “Best First Aid Course I’ve done”, "Great”, were just some of the comments from the recent First Aid Course held for Hall volunteers at Gheerulla Hall. The course was made possible by a Volunteer Grant from Dept of Social Services, which recognises the valuable work of Australia’s volunteers.

Thirteen participants attended at the course which was run by Katusha from Trainahead Solutions. ‘LTAID011 Provide First Aid’ is the most common workplace first aid course in Australia and is recognised in all states and territories. The course involved 6 hours of on-line tuition, with a face-to-face component for CPR and bandaging. The Australian-designed snake bandage was new to many participants, who will be rushing out to stock up their First Aid cabinets. Congratulations to all who took part, and passed with flying colours. We'll all be in good hands.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Hello readers and happy Spring! I am amazed to realise that I have now been in this role for 9 months. It's been a positive learning curve and I enjoy the opportunity to connect with and serve our local community (as in the photo above at the recent Kandanga Swim Club Bush Dance!) I am grateful to our wonderful MVV committee, local contributors of news editorials and interest pieces, as well as of course our advertisers whose continuing sponsorship has allowed our community news publication The Mary Valley Voice to thrive for nearly 32 years.

This year we also wrote and received a grant for $7,500 from the Sunshine Coast Council for a digital technology upgrade. The new screens and equipment are serving us well so that we may continue to serve the community. If you have any news, events or would like to advertise your business please be in touch.

~ Samantha Starshine, editor

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MARY RIVER 'PUNK ROCK TURTLE' AT RISK OF EXTINCTION

Our local Mary River turtle has been elevated from endangered to critically endangered. According to the Australian Conservation Foundation, five Australian species were now at immediate risk of extinction and a further 41 were on course to be added to the list of critically endangered.

It adds a greater challenge to Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and her goal of no new extinctions. Correspondence to Plibersek from the Threatened Species Scientific Committee and released by ACF found that 27 species were on course for being listed as critically endangered.

It said the Mary River turtle, also known as the bum-breathing turtle, was facing several threats, including habitat destruction from dam and weir construction as well as foxes which attack its nests, despite there being several methods landholders could use to protect the turtle.

ACF nature campaigner Peta Bulling said the correspondence between Plibersek and the committee made one thing clear: nature in Australia was in big trouble.

“Plants and animals that make this land unique are being pushed towards extinction at a truly alarming pace" she said.

She said the Mary River Turtle was arguably one of Australia’s most unusual species. Only found in the Mary River, it can extract oxygen from the water through a gill-like structure in its cloaca, which is why it was sometimes known as the bum-breathing turtle. It also has a habit of growing algae on its head and shell, which gives it an undeniably cool punk rock look.

Australia’s threatened species list already has more than 2,000 species on it. It’s clear our nature laws aren’t stemming the tide of extinction in this country. Habitat destruction is the leading cause of extinction in Australia, directly contributing to the listing of 60 per cent of Australia’s threatened species.

~ Article by John McCarthy at https://inqld.com.au/news/2023/08/17/

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