Reasons to hope no. 6
Here’s some inspiring news to appreciate this beautiful country of ours.
The Paruku Rangers lead the way in the discovery of elusive Night Parrot
Thought to be extinct for 100 years, the Night Parrot is one of the rarest in the world. The Paruku Rangers, part of the Kimberley Ranger Network, were the first rangers to re-discover the night parrot in the Great Sandy Desert.
The Australian Government recently announced new funding commitments to the highly successful Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) program. First Nation peoples are being more widely recognised for their leadership and knowledge on protecting their lands from the effects of climate change like biodiversity loss and bushfires.
Grandparents buy every child in flood-affected Moulamein, NSW a Christmas present
Devastated by the news of flooding, Melbourne resident Heather Theodoulou found a social media page for Moulamein residents and posted a message asking about the town’s children, so that she could buy each of them a Christmas gift. Heather gathered secondhand donations and bought presents. Her husband Dave, who had camped in Moulamein annually for 50 years, delivered the 142 gifts just in time for Christmas to the delight of the town.
Karoonda farmer dedicates retirement to regenerating dry, arid land
Brian Teakle, a retired engineer, bought a farm in Karoonda with the intention of filling it with as many diverse, native plants, grasses and trees as possible. By caring for the land, farmers across the country are leaving the land healthier for future generations. He also created an eco-habitat that attracts bees, butterflies and frogs. Brian believes in sharing his knowledge by taking farmers and interested locals on tours. “"Surely for everything you give to someone, you get double back, is what I've found," he said.
Eco Barge volunteer initiative sees 243,000kg marine waste removed from Whitsundays
A weekly clean-up by volunteers, from retirees to backpackers, got a "golden ticket" in being able to visit beautiful locations while helping with the clean-up effort. "We're trying to pretty much recycle 90 percent of what we find." says Eco Barge Clean Seas founder, Libby Edge.
1. Presents for everyone - arr.news
2. The call of the night parrot - acf.org.au
3. Karoonda farmer dedicates retirement to regenerating mallee soils in a dry, dusty land - abc.net.au
4. Eco Barge volunteer initiative sees 240,000kg marine waste removed from Whitsundays - abc.net.au
