2019-20 Bushfire Events It has been a devasting start to 2020 for many Australians. From September 2019 fires heavily impacted various regions across Australia. In New South Wales more than 100 fires burnt across the state. In eastern and north-easternVictoria large
By Pat Pepper, NCWQ Environment Adviser Update on impact of lack of reliable water on regional communities and industries and the environment. The Problem: In my NCWQ Environment Adviser’s Report, November 2019, I drew attention to the
By Jennifer Ann Davies, NCWQ Arts and Letters Adviser It was in the midst of “Mrs Wiggins Wartymelons” and the pandemic… …just as Ralphie the adopted goat was pruning the rose bushes, the whisper first
By Dr Kathryn Mainstone, NCWQ Health Adviser Unease During Coronavirus Over Personal Protective Equipment Edith Cowan University in WA has recently released a study, based on their questions asked of 350 health workers – doctors, nurses and
By Pap Pepper, NCWQ Environmental Adviser The environmental issues of two major recent occurrences, the 2019-20 bushfires and the coral bleaching of reefs in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are discussed – Why they
By Leanne Francia, NCWQ Child, Youth and Family Adviser (photo credit: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/get-involved/fellowships-awards-residencies/blackwrite) Life for Queensland families has changed dramatically since our February report. In our April report we will take a look at what life