Caring for Country

Stories that honour our connection to land, sea, and community. This category explores environmental care, cultural knowledge, and the people working to protect and regenerate the places we call home. From local conservation efforts and sustainable living to First Nations perspectives and community-led initiatives, “Caring for Country” is about responsibility, respect, and looking after the natural world for future generations.

Truthtelling in Cairns

March 2026

Our journey north began with the deep, thrumming vibration of an engine and the even deeper vibrations of an ancient story. The plane set me down in Cairns – a…

Strong Culture, Strong Futures at Caloundra State High School

March 2026

Caloundra State High School is working hard to build a school culture where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students feel seen, supported and proud of who they are. Through strong…

Project WireAware

March 2026

Sunshine Coast wildlife rescuer Keith Porteous has witnessed first-hand the devastating impact barbed wire fencing has on native animals, prompting him to initiate Project WireAware to help prevent further suffering…

A Cuppa with Uncle Alan Parsons

February 2026

Uncle Alan Parsons is an artist, storyteller and passionate connector. Always ready with a yarn, he is a fearless voice for Country and community, travelling Australia to build meaningful relationships and advocate for positive change wherever he goes.

Guardians of Glass House Mountains

February 2026

Rising from the coastal plain, the Glass House Mountains are far more than a dramatic skyline; they are a place of deep cultural meaning, rare ecology and shared community identity. In 2026, a proposal to deepen the Glasshouse quarry marks a new and confronting chapter.

Anne Wensley: A Pillar of Caloundra’s Community

July 2025

A passionate teacher can leave an indelible mark on a community—and few embody that truth more fully than Anne Wensley.Environmentalist, educator, activist, and historian, Anne has been a cornerstone of…

Kabi Kabi Artist Zartisha Davis Celebrates Culture, Connection and Sea Country

July 2025

Zartisha Davis is a proud Kabi Kabi woman of the Mooloolah clan—Mooloolah Plains and Meridan Plains people—known as the Red Belly Black Snake clan. “Mooloolaba means the place of the…

Brian Warner Calls for Community Action

May 2025

Kabi Kabi man Brian Warner emphasises the importance of unity, calling on the community to come together in pursuit of lasting environmental solutions.

A Cuppa with Ken Mewburn

May 2025

Overlooking the waters of Pumicestone Passage from the Caloundra Power Boat Club, Ken Mewburn sips his cappuccino and speaks with quiet urgency. The longtime Caloundra resident and researcher knows this…

Empowering Aboriginal Women at Nungeena

October 2024

For 32 years, Nungeena has stood as a sanctuary—a place where women can reconnect with their spiritual roots, reclaim their cultural heritage, and rebuild their lives with pride.