Noosa fish deformities continue to raise questions

A late 2008 image of a two-head bass embryo from the Noosa River. (Sunland Fish Hatchery - Gwen Gilson)

Despite the constant high ratings awarded to the Noosa River's water quality in the Healthy Waterways Reports, fish kills and deformities have brought the spotlight firmly upon local macadamia farmers. In particular, the fungicides and pesticides used on their crops. After the release of an interim report into fish kills and deformities at the … [Read more...]

Noosa River

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Canoeing the Noosa River, with blue sky and every detail of riverbank vegetation exactly mirrored on the river's surface, is an unforgettable experience. The entire river is worth exploring, but it's the upper reaches, contained in the Great Sandy National Park, which attract the eco-adventurer. Here you'll find a wilderness which is about as … [Read more...]