This week on
Back Roads, guest presenter Paul West explores the twin towns of Agnes Water and 1770, in Central Queensland, on an Eco-Mission in Gureng Gureng Country.
Paul discovers that on the surface these twin towns are quite different. Agnes Water is the bigger town and has a legendary surf break. Whereas 1770 is tiny and is famous for its unusual name. It marks the year of Captain Cook’s landing on Australian soil.
Locals embrace the past, but they are much more interested in the present. They’re concerned about their environment and how they can save it. And as Paul learns, the best thing is anyone can get in on the action. It’s called ‘citizen science’ and it involves ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Premium Content Milton Plath reckons he attracts adventure. He was bitten by a black-tipped reef shark off Lady Musgrave Island - that left me with eight or nine holes in my leg - and stung by a jellyfish at Agnes Water. But nothing could have prepared the 22 year old for the events of Tuesday afternoon, when his was the sixth vehicle allegedly stolen during a spree which lasted nearly eight hours. Mr Plath was unaware of the reports an alleged armed man had stolen, firstly, a Toyota Landcruiser from Yeppoon and, next, a Ford Ranger from Gracemere. Police claim they were followed by the theft of a Nissan Dualis, west of Emerald, and then a silver Isuzu MU-X from Anakie.
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The Gladstone region of Queensland is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef offering spectacular sights for all ages from the mountains to the sea.
Here are some hidden gems of the region to explore with family and friends this Christmas holidays. Lagoons Resort and Spa at the town of 1770 near Agnes Water has been acquired by Central Apartment Group and rebranded 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort.
Agnes Water and 1770
The southern jewel in the regionâs crown, Agnes Water and 1770 are a 90 minute drive south of Gladstone, via historic Miriam Vale.
Named in 1770 after Captain James Cookâs landing â his second on Australian soil as he navigated around the continent on the Endeavour.