September is biodiversity month. This article aims to outline why our biosecurity awareness is important. It also offers an interesting snapshot into Australia’s historical and current biosecurity incidences.

September is biodiversity month. This article aims to bring awareness of the importance of managing biodiversity on Coochiemudlo Island.

One straightforward start: Let’s stop the dumping of lawn clippings and garden waste onto the Emerald Fringe and Melaleuca Wetlands … or over the neighbour’s fence!

If you live on an island without bridge access, chances are that finding a parking space for your vehicle on the mainland – paid or otherwise — is, or has been, a pain point.

This article looks at general issues for island residents, and parking options/solutions in place for residents of three sets of island communities.

It was full house at the community hall on 10 August, 2024. Coochiemudlo Island residents were out in force, keen for a resolution to their ferry timetable issue.

For an island community, cuts to a vital ferry transport service to and from the mainland is bound to create concern. The community has been mobilised to act. With any community action, it helps to know the facts. This article aims to shed light on few key factors.

Update: Coochiemudlo Islanders advised not to self-treat suspect fire-ant nests.

Read this article and check out videos produced by the National Fire Ant Eradication Program to gain knowledge and awareness about this venomous, invasive species. Without successful eradication, there’s a lot at stake.

In an attempt to limit the huge amount of household waste that ends up in landfill — and provide beneficial composting options for households — RCC has introduced a compost bin subsidy for residents to make composting more affordable.