Are Shark encounters really on the rise? Bond University Shark expert, Daryl McPhee, tells us more

There have been renewed calls to better manage Queensland's shark population, with anglers and recreational fishers claiming shark numbers are booming and encounters are becoming more common. Earlier this year it was revealed that more than 3,400 sharks were caught on drumlines between the Gold Co…

Queensland Minister Ann Leahy on proposed changes to natural disaster funding and how this, in turn, could spell disaster for our state

The Queensland state government has accused the Federal Government of delivering what has been described as a "sucker punch" to the state's disaster recovery efforts - following a proposal to change the way natural disaster funding is shared between Canberra and the state governments. Under the ch…

Why a "National Play Strategy" could help more Aussie kids get outside

For many Australians, childhood memories are filled with climbing trees, building cubby houses, riding bikes with friends and spending hours outdoors without a care in the world. But experts are warning that today's children are spending less time in unstructured play. We are seeing increased scree…

Sue Gordon on Gordons Country and being recognised as Queensland's Best 4WD and Camping Spot

As we know today is Queensland Day and around the state, Queenslanders have been celebrating what makes this great state so special.  If you're looking for one of Queensland's best camping and 4WD destinations look no further than Gordon Country in the beautiful Goomburra Valley. Gordons Country w…

How changes at RAPTIS is impacting one of Queensland's last true fishing towns

Karumba has long been known as one of Queensland's last true fishing towns, built on generations of commercial fishing, tourism and a tight-knit community spirit. But there's growing uncertainty about the future of the Gulf town following the shock closure of seafood giant Raptis, Australia's large…

Robbie Katter on the impact of commercial fishing net bans in regional Queensland

Concerns are growing in parts of regional Queensland over the impact of commercial fishing net bans, with critics arguing the restrictions are hurting jobs, local businesses and entire coastal communities. Katter’s Australian Party says towns like Karumba are already feeling the economic fallout, …

Is Queensland's Shark Control Program failing? Envoy Foundation founder, Andre Borell tells us more

Queensland’s Shark Control Program is under fire following the release of a major independent review by the Envoy Foundation. The report claims the program is relying too heavily on traditional shark fishing methods, despite years of scientific criticism and recommendations for reform. According t…

From prosthetic legs to ancient Roman ruins - Burty talks weird diving discoveries

There was a story earlier this week of a prosthetic leg washing up on a beach at Scotts head in NSW and it got a lot of people talking: "What are some of the weirdest things found when people went diving?" Avid diver Peter Comerford from Tweed Seasports joins Burty to talk some rare finds.

Lady Elliot Island's Amy Gash on how her unique childhood on the reef inspired her first children's book

From growing up surrounded by turtles, dolphins and manta rays on the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, to now inspiring the next generation - Amy Gash has turned her unique childhood on Lady Elliot Island into a brand-new children’s book series, Ellie’s Reef Adventures. The goal? To spark a love o…

ANZAC DAY STORIES: Pinkenba Wharf and its part in the first Queensland Anzacs journey to war.

What do you know about the first Queensland Anzacs that sailed to war? The soldiers departed from Pinkeba wharf in September 1914 to join the first ANZAC convoy in the war overseas, with these 4 ships carrying over 2,200 troops and over 1,100 horses out of Brisbane. David Jones, a research volunte…