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#RunAshore Podcast on the History of Garden Island

Alongside the series host, Mark Cooper, Simon provides insight into the decorated history of Garden Island. Three Facts from this episode: 1. In early 1788, Garden Island was where colonists first chose to grow crops. This undertaking helped to introduce European food species and cultivation techniques into the country. 2. Garden Island is the site […]

Australian Government on board with Cairns Marine Precinct expansion

Joint media release by The Hon Catherine King MP with Senator Nita Green, Special Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef, Senator for Queensland on Wednesday, 19 October 2022. The Australian Government will contribute $150 million towards the $300 million expansion of the Cairns Marine Precinct. This investment, to be delivered in a 50/50 partnership with the […]