Glenda Pitman is worried for the Mary River and its long term sustainability. Ms Pitman is lives in Tiaro and is a member of the Greater Mary Association, a group is focused on encouraging the sustainable management of the lower Mary River and Great Sandy Strait. From what she has seen, the water level in the catchment has dwindled to the point it s a little stream and a person could walk across it. You think it s a big deep river but it s not … we can t afford to keep taking water from it, she said. The recent prospect of macadamia farming in the area has raised her concerns especially regarding its impact on the Mary River.
Updated Feb 23, 2021 | 13:24 IST
The crew of the International Space Station orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth have taken some stunning photos of the Blue Planet. Here are the pictures that you definitely don t want to miss. Earth as captured by the crew of the International Space Station | Pic Credit: NASA
In most of their movies based on an alien invasion, Hollywood has always managed to grab attention displaying how the Blue Planet glows like a blue sapphire against the darkness of space. Every inch of that frame displaying the Earth is true and this has been proved right by the astronauts manning the International Space Station. Undoubtedly, they are the only lucky ones who get to witness such a marvel of a sight every day from their station.
Bangarra artists in “SandSong”.
AFTER a year’s hiatus, Canberra Theatre Centre will welcome Bangarra Dance Theatre back in winter with its show, “SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert”. Created in consultation with Wangkatjungka/Walmajarri elders, it draws on the stories, knowledge and memories of the past and honours the legacy of the late actor, Ningali Josie Lawford-Wolf, whose family has long generational ties to this part of the Kimberley and are current owners of the pastoral lease for Bohemia Downs cattle station. July 15-17, bookings here or 6275 2700.
Rachel Pengilly as Lizzie. Photo Cathy Breen
HILARY Bell’s disturbing play, “Wolf Lullaby” is the first local production for 2021 at The Q. Presented by Jordan Best’s company Echo Theatre, the play sees a two-year-old boy murdered and suspicion falling on nine-year-old Lizzie, creating a dilemma for her young mum, Angela. At Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, until February 27 bookings at theq.net.
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Subscriber only A vessel built for Kingfisher Bay Resort has claimed an award at the Baird Maritime Awards. The SeaLink Travel Group approached Yamba Welding and Engineering to design and manufacture a 12.5-metre tourist vessel for the Fraser Island resort.
Osprey, a highly refined development of the designer and builder s long line of patrol, rescue, pilot, research and passenger vessels built around its well-proven rigid inflatable concept. They have sold to governments and tourist operators worldwide. This boat has taken the concept much further, particularly with its very innovative and versatile superstructure, bow ramp, foam filled collar and interior.