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Unveiling the Hairy Marys: Defiant, Wild, and Redefining What It Means to Be A Carer
Adaire PalmerUnraveling the Bold Tales and Enduring Legacy Behind The Hairy Marys Phenomenon
Read moreSurprising Twists, Hidden Details, and Shocking Revelations: There's Always More to the Story!
Adaire PalmerDiscover unexpected twists and fascinating details behind the headlines you thought you knew.
Read moreWhen the Netting Falls: Uncovering the Hidden Consequences of Vulnerability
Adaire PalmerExplore the surprising truths behind open fields, broken barriers, and what happens next.
Read moreWelcome to the new Coochie Progress Committee!
Adaire PalmerExplore local grants and volunteer opportunities for residents and groups
Read moreHave your say! Coochie Progress Survey
Adaire PalmerInsights on Coochiemudlo Island parking and bins at jetty
Read moreVandals accused of targeting bird netting at ferry terminal - Redlands Coast Today
Adaire PalmerAddressing ferry terminal vandalism and public asset damage concerns
Read moreShaping Coastal Connections Have Your Say
Adaire PalmerExploring foreshore access and coastal connections in the local area
Read moreResidents challenge ferry-terminal bird netting - Redland Bayside News
Adaire PalmerAddressing bird netting Coochiemudlo Island and Coochiemudlo Island ferry terminal concerns
Read moreUnmasking the Hairy Marys: Secrets, Rebellion, and the Power of Unconventional Actions
Adaire PalmerUnraveling the wild legend of the Hairy Marys—and what their story reveals about us.
Read moreReturning Home, Only to Find Everything Changed: The Homeless Welcome Swallows
Adaire PalmerUnraveling love, loss, and the search for belonging in the places we once called home.
Read moreCoochie Crocheters Strike Again with Colourful Yarn-Bombed Tree
Adaire PalmerDiscover how this creative collective is redefining art, creativity, and empowerment with yarn.
Read moreDETSI Ends Jetty Pollution Probe: Has the Real Story Been Buried?
Adaire PalmerA complaint about bird-deterrent material entering the marine environment at Coochiemudlo Jetty prompted DETSI to investigate Blast Pest Management. Following a formal Procedural Fairness Letter process, the Department accepted vandalism as the primary cause of the pollution and closed the investigation on 31 July 2026. However, Blast Pest Management was formally reminded of its legal duty to prevent or minimise environmental harm, and DETSI left the door open to reconsider the matter if further pollution can be linked to the contractor. We unpack what the investigation found, what it did not prove, and why the outcome is not a clean bill of health.
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