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Queensland LungfishArchive of news articles on external web sites. For mongabay-specific articles, please see http://www.mongabay.com/xml-list.html
'Fish fingers' gave rise to human digits - Oct 19, 2007 NEWS.com.au..."We have a case of fish fingers in the Queensland lungfish," Dr Johanson said. The Queensland lungfish is known as a living fossil because it has survived ... Battle Against Traveston Dam Heats Up - Sep 7, 2009 Brisbane TimesThe Queensland lungfish is a federally-listed threatened species. Operators of the fish ladder say that since recent rainfall allowed dam levels to rise, ... 'Fish fingers' gave rise to human digits - Oct 18, 2007 NEWS.com.au..."We have a case of fish fingers in the Queensland lungfish," Dr Johanson said. The Queensland lungfish is known as a living fossil because it has survived ... Bob Irwin's Traveston Crossing Dam speech - Nov 2, 2009 Brisbane TimesAnother species of grave concern is the Queensland lungfish, one of the world's ... Queensland lungfish only live naturally in one other river system - the ... Lungfish extinction risk draws international attention - Apr 18, 2007 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineSo Queensland lungfish give us the best window that we've got for looking at just the sort of critters that we ourselves have evolved from. ... Dam issues go national | Gympie News | Local News in Gympie - Apr 26, 2008 Gympie Times - The Gympie TimesShe said the Mary was home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the well known Mary River cod and turtle and the Queensland lungfish. ... Dam proposal threatens ancient fish, critics say - Jun 23, 2006 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineThe Queensland lungfish is listed as a vulnerable species and is only found in only two river systems. Professor Jean Joss, a biologist at Macquarie ... BYM Marine Environment News - Oct 10, 2007 BYM News - BYM News (press release)..."The Queensland Lungfish, Mary River Cod and Mary River Turtle are special and deserve our protection. The Centre, the first of its kind in Australia, ... Lungfish a breed apart - Jan 3, 2008 NEWS.com.auQUEENSLAND lungfish may be regarded as unusual and totally protected, but Gordon Hides has about 7000 of them. "We have worked out how to breed them where ... How will the lungfish cross the dam? - Jul 24, 2006 New ScientistThat's the burning question for those trying to save the last wild breeding grounds of our closest living fish relative, the Queensland lungfish, ... Qld: Result justifies Traveston Dam campaign | Article from AAP... - Mar 23, 2009 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam ResearchThe proposed dam, on a river which is home to the Mary River cod, queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle, sparked outrage from local landholders and ... Timeline of the Traveston Crossing Dam proposal - Nov 11, 2009 Sydney Morning HeraldOctober 2007: Government announces a $35 million Freshwater Species Conservation Centre to study and protect the Mary River Cod, Queensland Lungfish and the ... Save the lungfish - Jul 20, 2006 Nature.comThe fish, also known as the Queensland lungfish, is native to the Burnett and Mary rivers in southeastern Queensland. It is also found in small numbers ... Article: Qld: Traveston Dam project to have centre for threatened... - Oct 10, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...centre for threatened species living at the site of a ... would be dedicated to the Mary River Cod, Mary River Turtle and Queensland Lungfish ... ... Garrett asked to wait for courts before approving dam - Oct 7, 2009 Brisbane Times...to wait until after the Federal Court case in order to make an informed decision on whether the threatened Queensland lungfish could be protected. ... Article: QLD: Traveston Dam project to have centre for threatened... - Oct 10, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam ResearchRiver Turtle and Queensland Lungfish. Ms Bligh said the centre would have 14 staff, with funding provided for its first 10 years of operation. ... Report backs Traveston Dam - Oct 18, 2007 NEWS.com.auEnvironmentalists also fear for the future of three threatened species living in the river: the Mary River cod, Mary River turtle and Queensland lungfish. ... Is this "dinosaur fish" too ugly to love? - Sep 17, 2009 Brisbane TimesThe Queensland lungfish is one of six species of lungfish in the world but the only one that has a single lung. It can grow up to 1.5 metres in length, ... Green group demands Govt release lungfish report - Jan 2, 2008 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineBut a Queensland lungfish breeder says building the Traveston Dam will not harm the fish species. Gordan Hides says dams and weirs on the Burnett River have ... Qld: Minister voted out, but govt to press ahead with dam | Article... - Mar 23, 2009 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam ResearchThe Mary River is home to the rare Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle, and the proposal has angered local landholders and ... Farms go to make way for $1bn dam - Apr 27, 2006 Pay-Per-View - The Australian - Factiva, from Dow JonesMeanwhile, environmentalists are concerned that the dam may wipe out endangered species such as the Murray River Cod and the Queensland Lungfish, and impact ... Traveston Crossing Dam timeline - Nov 26, 2008 Brisbane TimesOctober 2007: Government announces a $35 million Freshwater Species Conservation Centre to study and protect the Mary River Cod, Queensland Lungfish and the ... US expert to examine Traveston Dam - Aug 15, 2007 Brisbane TimesEnvironment Minister Malcolm Turnbull to pay for a population viability analysis (PVA) on the Mary River cod, Mary River turtle and Queensland lungfish. ... Report warns of dam threats. 29 May 2006. Sunshine Coast News - May 29, 2006 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineQueensland lungfish expert Professor Jean Joss says the dam would have a devastating impact on the rare species. "Scientists even claim that it's the most ... Govt rejects contentious QLD development - Aug 16, 2009 Sydney Morning Herald...environment when it came to the Mary River's proposed Traveston Crossing Dam, home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. ... Dam unwanted, unnecessary - Mar 29, 2007 NEWS.com.auThe Mary River cod and the Queensland lungfish have featured prominently in these debates, as have the hundreds of Mary Valley residents whose properties ... 'Torch relay' to protest Traveston dam - Sep 4, 2008 Brisbane Times...is designed to to study and protect the three endangered species affected by the dam, the Mary River Cod, Queensland Lungfish and the Mary River Turtle. Saving the Mary River - May 23, 2008 ScienceAlertThree iconic species live in the river - the Mary River turtle, the Mary River cod and the Queensland lungfish. The turtle and the cod are both considered ... Failing to make the dam grade - Nov 15, 2005 WWF InternationalAlso, Australia's Burnett Dam is struggling to be economically viable and threatens the endangered Queensland lungfish. Dams have already fragmented 60 per ... Perspective - 26 August 2005 - Jon Nevill - Aug 26, 2005 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineThese rivers and wetlands are home to Australia's platypus, the Murray Cod, turtles, frogs, the ancient Queensland lungfish, countless thousands of ... Queensland invests in rail for coal - Oct 10, 2007 The AustralianThe research and interpretive facility would be dedicated to the Mary River Cod, Mary River Turtle and Queensland Lungfish. ... Lungfish to swim back into court | Bundaberg News | Local News in … - Oct 22, 2009 Bundaberg NewsMailWITH small eyes and a dirty olive-brown complexion, the Queensland lungfish may not be the cutest fish in the river, but they have not been forgotten. ... Saving the Mary River - Aug 5, 2008 onlineopinion.com.auThree iconic species live in the river - the Mary River turtle, the Mary River cod and the Queensland lungfish. The turtle and the cod are both considered ... Traveston Dam decision looms - Sep 20, 2009 greenleft.org.auThe conditions include measures aimed at providing more habitats for the endangered Queensland lungfish and Mary River turtle. Scientists have consistently ... Victorian fish fossil fills ancient gap - Aug 28, 2006 PhysOrg.comCoelacanths are classified, along with lungfish (including Neoceratodus forsteri, the Queensland lungfish) in the group Sarcopterygii. ... Fossilised fish the missing link with limbed vertebrates - Apr 8, 2006 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineWe actually investigate this on Catalyst in a couple of weeks time, looking at the Queensland lungfish. That will be on the 20th April. So yeah, big stuff. ... Dam blow for Beattie from federal Labor - Jan 9, 2007 The Australian...dam because it could threaten three endangered species - the Mary River turtle and cod and the Queensland lungfish, one of the world's oldest creatures. ... Don't dam the Mary River! - Jun 15, 2008 greenleft.org.au...writing on On Line Opinion on May 8, “Three iconic species live in the river — the Mary River turtle, the Mary River cod, and the Queensland lungfish. ... Epic kayak journey takes petitions to Garrett - Oct 11, 2008 greenleft.org.auThe Queensland lungfish is unique to the Mary and Burnett rivers in Queensland. The section of the Mary River to be dammed is the only natural lungfish ... Qld: Dam plans to go under federal assessment | Article from AAP … - Nov 29, 2006 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. Ms Jones said environmental impacts would be considered ... ... Inskip debate closes in | Gympie Environment | Environmental News in ... - Aug 18, 2009 Gympie Times - The Gympie Times...would be wreaked upon the endangered Mary River Cod, Mary River Turtle, Giant Barred Frog and the vulnerable Queensland Lungfish should the dam proceed. ... Dam fight goes to Garrett's territory | Gympie News | Local News in … - May 29, 2008 Gympie Times - The Gympie Times..."Garrett's decision will determine the fate of more than 20 endangered and vulnerable species including the Mary River turtle and the Queensland lungfish, ... Qld: Highway project points to dam approval | Article from AAP... - May 17, 2009 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. Ms Jones said environmental impacts would be considered ... ... Article: QLD: Traveston Dam to have centre for threatened species -... - Oct 10, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam ResearchRiver Turtle and Queensland Lungfish. The centre was announced as the environmental impact statement for the controversial project moved another step closer ... Article: Traveston Dam tests our environmental process: continuing … - Dec 1, 2008 Pay-Per-View - Ecos - HighBeam Research...and the iconic Queensland lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri), of the dinosaur era, now only found in the Mary and Burnett rivers of south-east Queensland. Article: Farms go to make way for $1bn dam. - Australasian Business … - Apr 26, 2006 Pay-Per-View - Australasian Business Intelligence - HighBeam ResearchMeanwhile, environmentalists are concerned that the dam may wipe out endangered species such as the Murray River Cod and the Queensland Lungfish, and impact ... QLD: Traveston Dam environmental statement released | Article from... - Oct 18, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...river: the Mary River cod, Mary River turtle and Queensland lungfish. But Queensland Premier Anna Bligh today said the EIS supported the government's view ... Qld: Govt rejects $1.5 billion resort linked to lobbyist scandal |... - Aug 16, 2009 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam ResearchQld: Govt rejects $1.5 billion resort linked to lobbyist scandal ... find AAP General News (Australia) articles. AAP General News (Australia) 08-16-2009 ... Communities fight to save Mary River - Aug 16, 2008 greenleft.org.auThe Queensland lungfish, the Mary River cod and the Mary River turtle would be affected. They are all only found in healthy numbers in the Mary River. ... BYM Marine Environment News - Oct 19, 2007 BYM News - BYM News (press release)...conservation centre in response to environmental concerns about species such as the Queensland lungfish, the Mary River cod and the Mary River turtle. ... A 'black magic' CO2 fix - Dec 9, 2008 Insciences Organisation...and three vulnerable native animals living in its waters – the Mary River turtle, the Mary River cod and the iconic and ancient Queensland lungfish. ... Blame it on the farmers | Gympie News | Local News in Gympie - Oct 12, 2009 Gympie Times - The Gympie Times...“He states that 'if the mitigation measures proposed by QWI as part of the construction of the Traveston Crossing dam are implemented, Queensland lungfish ... Qld: Traveston Dam environmental statement released | Article from... - Oct 18, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam ResearchMary River turtle and Queensland lungfish. But Ms BLIGH says the impact statement shows its the best solution to secure the south-east's water supply. ... BYM Marine Environment News - Mar 11, 2008 BYM News - BYM News (press release)..."This facility - to be operated by the University of Queensland - will ensure the long-term future and improve the status of the Queensland lungfish, ... Action to save the Mary River - Jul 26, 2008 greenleft.org.auIt will also jeopardise the survival of endangered species including the Mary River cod, the Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. ... Petition asks Garrett to act on dam. | Gympie Environment | Environmen... - Sep 17, 2009 Gympie Times - The Gympie TimesMary River Turtle, Giant Barred Frog and the vulnerable Queensland Lungfish should the dam be granted approval by Mr Garrett,â€? he said. ... Watching our waterways - Mar 13, 2008 ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional OnlineRivers and wetlands are the home of some of our most unique and iconic native species, from the platypus to the strange and ancient Queensland lungfish. ... Qld: Traveston 'full steam ahead' despite Senate probe: Bligh |... - Aug 16, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. Ms Jones said environmental impacts would be considered ... ... Qld: Dam issue will be critical in tight poll result | Article from... - Mar 18, 2009 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. Ms Jones said environmental impacts would be considered ... ... Qld: Traveston Crossing Dam to be delayed=2 | Article from AAP... - Nov 25, 2008 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...environment when it came to the Mary River's proposed Traveston Crossing Dam, home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. ... Qld: Traveston Crossing Dam to be delayed | Article from AAP General ... - Nov 25, 2008 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...environment when it came to the Mary River's proposed Traveston Crossing Dam, home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. ... Article: Qld: Conservation groups slam proposed dam centre - AAP … - Oct 10, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam ResearchRiver turtle and Queensland lungfish. It was announced as the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the controversial project moved a step ... ... Qld: Traveston dam report 'flawed and selfish': Bligh | Article from... - Feb 23, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. Ms Jones said environmental impacts would be considered ... ... Qld: Traveston dam not 'necessary or desirable': report | Article... - Feb 23, 2007 Pay-Per-View - AAP General News - HighBeam Research...home to the Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. Ms Jones said environmental impacts would be considered ... ... Government presses ahead with dam - Mar 22, 2009 Brisbane TimesThe Mary River is home to the rare Mary River cod, Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle, and the proposal has angered local landholders and Kayaker protesting dam reaches Sydney - Oct 31, 2008 Ninemsn,By Belinda Cranston A 55-year-old kayaker's marathon paddle from Brisbane to Sydney ended at the Opera House on Saturday, where he handed letters protesting Save the Mary River - Sep 20, 2008 Green Left Weekly,...plain in a river system that is home to the endangered Mary River turtle and Mary River cod, and the Queensland lungfish, which is listed as vulnerable. Brisbane rallies to save Mary River - Aug 30, 2008 Green Left Weekly,...the habitat of endangered species, including the Mary River turtle and the Queensland lungfish, and will cost the public purse an enormous amount. 'Torch relay' to protest Traveston dam - Sep 3, 2008 Brisbane Times,...is designed to to study and protect the three endangered species affected by the dam, the Mary River Cod, Queensland Lungfish and the Mary River Turtle. Bob Brown leads Traveston Dam protest - Sep 6, 2008 Business Spectator,Greens leader Bob Brown has led a rally calling for the federal government to block the controversial proposed Traveston Dam across the Mary River in Action to save the Mary River - Jul 27, 2008 Green Left Weekly,It will also jeopardise the survival of endangered species including the Mary River cod, the Queensland lungfish and the Mary River turtle. Dam issues go national - 25 Apr 2008 The Gympie Times,She said the Mary was home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the well known Mary River cod and turtle and the Queensland lungfish. Lungfish survives in Coomera River - Apr 9, 2008 ABC Science Online,A Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries' scientist says the Queensland lungfish is still living in the Coomera River on the Gold Coast. Govt again caught misleading public - 22 Feb 2008 The Gympie Times,It says the dam is only partially compliant on the vital environmental issue of its effect on the endangered Queensland lungfish. Human digits came from fish, study says - Oct 18, 2007 Sydney Morning Herald,..."We have a case of fish fingers in the Queensland lungfish," Dr Johanson said. The Queensland lungfish is known as a living fossil because it has survived Traveston Dam to protect rare species - Oct 9, 2007 The Age,The research and interpretive facility would be dedicated to the Mary River Cod, Mary River Turtle and Queensland Lungfish. The centre was announced as the Australia. $35m Conservation Centre to protect Queensland's ... - Oct 10, 2007 BYM News (press release),..."The Queensland Lungfish, Mary River Cod and Mary River Turtle are special and deserve our protection. The Centre, the first of its kind in Australia, Conservation groups slam Traveston centre - Oct 10, 2007 Brisbane Times,The research and interpretive facility would be dedicated to the Mary River cod, Mary River turtle and Queensland lungfish. Govt pushing ahead with $1.7b dam plan - Oct 9, 2007 Sunshine Coast Daily,..."Concern has been raised about the potential impact on the Queensland Lungfish, Mary River Turtle and Mary River Cod. These are extraordinary creatures Govt to build conservation centre for Traveston wildlife - Oct 9, 2007 Brisbane Times,The research and interpretive facility would be dedicated to the Mary River Cod, Mary River Turtle and Queensland Lungfish. Ms Bligh said the centre would Study backs Qld govt dam decision - Oct 18, 2007 The Age,Environmentalists also fear for the future of three threatened species living in the river: the Mary River cod, Mary River turtle and Queensland lungfish. Residents vow to fight on despite positive report - Oct 18, 2007 NEWS.com.au,THE controversial Traveston Crossing Dam has cleared its second-last hurdle but the fate of the key drought-proofing measure now rests with whoever wins the Traveston the best site for dam, report says - Oct 17, 2007 Sunshine Coast Daily,...conservation centre in response to environmental concerns about species such as the Queensland lungfish, the Mary River cod and the Mary River turtle. US expert to examine Traveston Dam - Aug 14, 2007 Brisbane Times,Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull to pay for a population viability analysis (PVA) on the Mary River cod, Mary River turtle and Queensland lungfish. 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