Unpacking the planned tunnel net fishing expansion in Queensland

The inshore flats project is calling on the Queensland Government to block any expansion of tunnel net fishing in the states inshore flats across Central and North Queensland. But what even are tunnel nets? Fly-fisher, writer and advocate of the Inshore Flats Project, Chris Burgess, joins Burty to …

CEO of the Queensland Seafood industry Association, David Bobberman, on netting

CEO of the Queensland Seafood industry Association, David Bobberman, chats to Burty about netting issues including calls to stop gill netting in the Logan and Albert rivers and if aquaculture will overtake the commercial net/line fishing sector in the future.

Famous 92-year-old Mullet toss participant Marjorie Voss on her life on land and water

Last week, our listener Sally gave us an update on her Bribie Island Australia Day Mullet Toss event and told us about 92-year-old Marjorie Voss who took part in the contest. Burty tracked her down this incredible athlete and she tells us more about her life growing up fishing in Queensland.

The community cost of the inshore scallop fishing shutdown with Queensland Seafood Industry Association CEO David Bobberman

Fishing for scallops is set to resume in parts of north Queensland for the first time in four years — but southern waters remain firmly off limits. The state government shut down the inshore scallop fishery back in 2021 fearing the stocks had collapsed nearly 90% but southern fishers say the closur…

Surfing for mental health on Gold Coast

Surf Season is in full swing and next weekend at the Gold Coast is a very special event. The Break the Silence Charity Surf Competition is on, and it’s going to be a huge day in support of Mental Health. Event organiser, Taj Bischa, joins to chat more about it.

Where is the "shark capital" of Queensland?

Queensland's shark control program, which has caused a bit of controversy, is back under the spotlight. According to reports in the Courier Mail, Shark catch numbers more than doubled along the state’s coastline last year, with Mackay being crowned the "shark capital" of Queensland.  Andrew Camill…

Understanding the Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, with Dr Benjamin Pope

If you looked up at the night sky across much of Australia last week, from Tasmania right up to Queensland, you might’ve seen something pretty incredible! The Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, put on a rare light show. The night sky was lit up in pinks, purples and greens — and in places where…

Robbie Katter on why the Bradfield Scheme is simply "common sense"

There is no lie that North Queensland has been hammered with rain over the past week with widespread flooding, rivers at record highs and it looks like there is much more on the way. Last week on the program, we had a number of listeners texting in about the Bradfield Scheme - a long-debated plan t…

Oliver Foran on his journey to become become the fastest person to travel from sea level to the top of Mount Everest

A 26-Year-old Brisbane man is preparing for an extraordinary challenge. His name is Oliver Foran and he is aiming to become the fastest person to travel from sea level to the summit of Mount Everest. A journey that tests the human body to the max, but this journey isn’t all about breaking records -…

The evolution of SharkBanz with Nathan Garrison

Queensland has shark nets and are currently trialing shark spotting drones to keep more people safe from sharks. But a product based out of the US has become very popular here in Australia. Burty chats with Sharkbanz co-founder Nathan Garrison about how their product helps deter sharks and keep peo…