Queensland's Wild Rivers legislation was declared invalid in Cape York by an Australian Federal Court judge yesterday. The court decision focused on the previous Labor government’s declaration of the Archer, Lockhart and Stewart Rivers on April 3 … [Read more...] about Federal Court Rules Against Wild Rivers
Indigenous
Dugong Slaughter Suspended
Good news! Traditional hunters have agreed to suspend the hunting of dugongs and turtles in North Queensland. More here. … [Read more...] about Dugong Slaughter Suspended
Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman’s dream – Gary Johns
GARY Johns, a former colleague and friend of many years, has just had a book published by Connor Court entitled 'Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman's dream'. I haven't got my copy yet, so can't provide a review, but no doubt it will be … [Read more...] about Aboriginal self-determination: The Whiteman’s dream – Gary Johns
Reluctant Recognition of Rainforest Heritage
On the 11th July 1987, Australians voted the ALP and Bob Hawke into federal government. Labor’s campaign promise, to stop logging within Queensland’s Wet Tropical rainforests via World Heritage nomination, was well supported and true to its word, … [Read more...] about Reluctant Recognition of Rainforest Heritage
What is Wilderness? (Part 2)
"For many aboriginal people, wilderness offers no cause for fond nostalgia. Rather, it represents a tract of land without custodians." Martin Thomas, 2003, The Artificial Horizon. pg 29. 'The Three Sisters' - A rock formation in The Blue … [Read more...] about What is Wilderness? (Part 2)
Comprehending Footprints
No, this is not a photograph of my two left feet … I will only claim the shod one at the left. Australia’s heaviest native land animal, the adult female Southern Cassowary Casuarius casuarius johnsonii, left the imprint of the other. As can be seen … [Read more...] about Comprehending Footprints
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.