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Staying off dunes safeguards Noosa’s nesting turtles

A recent vehicle strike on turtle hatchlings on Noosa’s North Shore has renewed calls for drivers and beach users to stay off the dunes and take extra care during nesting season as threatened sea turtles make their annual return to local beaches. Loggerhead and green turtles are currently nesting among the dunes along Noosa’s coastline,…

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Frog finders mobilise for February count

February is here and with it comes the annual call for an army of frog finders to head outdoors and help protect one of the local hinterland’s most loved wildlife groups. The Find a Frog in February Citizen Science program is entering its tenth year, inviting residents across Cooroy, Pomona and surrounding hinterland communities to…

Tewantin’s Parkyn’s Hut claims state honour again

Tewantin Visitor Information Centre, affectionately known as Parkyn’s Hut, has once again been recognised as Queensland’s best volunteer-run centre, taking out the 2025 Queensland Information Centres Association (QICA) award. This is the third time the Tewantin Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has received the prestigious accolade, a testament to the dedication of its volunteer team who…