After dusk, if you sit quietly on the banks of Enoggera Creek, you might witness something extraordinary. Out of the stillness, a dark shape may rise from the water’s depths, a head as big as your fist. Then, not a splash, but a sudden exhalation—wet and ancient. And a lungful of air taken in the open night, before the mysterious creature retreats back into the murky pond.
By Andrew TurleyAlthough it is rarely reported, extreme heat is Australia’s deadliest natural disaster. You might remember the Black Saturday fires, which burned 25 million hectares of land, destroyed 3,000 homes, and killed 33 people across Victoria and South...
Macrobrachium Australiense: This Australian freshwater prawn. Photo by Marilyn Connell via Atlas of Living Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. By Brendan RossAfter dark, when the last dog-walkers leave the park, a quiet workforce takes over our creeks. If you shine a...
By Brendan RossWe’re excited to share that the creek survey results are in! Back in October 2024, The Gap Sustainability Initiative, in collaboration with Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN), carried out a series of cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys in Enoggera...
Since the 1800s, the temperatures in Australia have increased an average of 1.3°C, and this trend is expected to continue. The burning of coal, oil and gas – the primary causes of climate change – still accounts for 91% of Australia’s energy supply. While solar and...
The current fight to Save Victoria Park has brought to the forefront of our minds how fragile the protection for our natural assets actually is. In The Gap, we are very lucky to be able to enjoy a relatively natural environment. We heard from a recent resident that...
The Queensland government is inviting comments on its South East regional plan. Its a 192 pages document, which takes a lot to read and understand. Over the next decades population growth is expected to be quite high and infrastructure needs to hold pace. In other...
Threatened species need more protection, but often actions are undertaken too late or in a way that are not far reaching enough, or create further stress on vulnerable populations of plants or animals. You will have read about grasslands being bulldozed over,...
Those of us who cycle for commuting, to school work or recreation clearly notice that cycling is becoming more popular. E-bikes make it feasible to easily tackle Brisbane's famous hills and allow everyone regardless of age and fitness level to get around on the...
Carbon reduction is on everyone's mind. The Brisbane City Councils' Sustainability agency wants to support people who aim to reduce their carbon footprint and at the same time often save a lot of money. We are excited taht our next seminar will feature Sam Mullen who...