by mybribie | Feb 5, 2014 | General
Due to holiday absences, sickness and work commitments of volunteers, MBI has not posted any new material for some time, so the opportunity is being taken here to give an update on issues MBI is writing about and/or following. . Are Bribie ratepayers getting value for...
by mybribie | Mar 5, 2013 | Environment
What are “national parks”? And why do we have them? The Australian Government website offers the following comments to those questions….. National Parks are usually large areas of land that are protected because they have unspoilt landscapes and a diverse number of...
by mybribie | Feb 4, 2013 | General
It is almost a year ago to the day since MyBribieIsland was launched and readership has increased virtually every month with another monthly record achieved in January, 2013. To obtain such increasing support, MBI must be covering stories that are of interest to...
by mybribie | Oct 25, 2012 | General
The ruling by the NSW Land and Environment Court in the case brought by John and Ann Vaughan against the Byron Bay Council sets a precedent in Australian law by defining financial responsibilities for protection of properties that have been allowed by councils to be...
by mybribie | Jul 7, 2012 | Environment
This week’s article considers coastal shoreline erosion and examines one option that has been very effective in halting erosion at Woorim. This is the FFF fencing system developed by Bribie Island residents – scientist and engineer, Ian Bell, and businessman...
