Humpybong Creek Clean Up 

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Humpybong Creek Clean-Up

People local to the Redcliffe region have their opportunity to improve the environmental quality of Humpybong Creek as part of a Clean Up Australia (CUA) Day initiative.  

Participants will collect plastics and other litter around the Humpybong Creek embankments in the first phase of a multi-pronged plan by Rotary Redcliffe Sunrise, as headed by Colin Scobie, in an attempt to bring native flora and fauna back to the creek.  

According to Mr Scobie, a combination of factors, including the introduction of invasive fauna and flora species and the effects of toxicants and pesticides, have reduced the water quality to a level that is neither swimmable nor drinkable. 

“This creek was an important source of fresh water for the Turrbal people for thousands of years and continued to be so during the initial first settlement of Queensland in 1824,” Mr Scobie said.

Long-Term Plans and How to Get Involved

Mr Scobie said that he was also engaging with local groups such as Tribe Social Belonging and Redcliffe Area Youth Space to improve the outcome of Humpybong Creek in a long-term approach.  

After completing the CUA Day-related initiative, participants are invited to enjoy a free BBQ, sandwiches and refreshments.  

You can join the clean-up or donate via register.cleanup.org.au/fundraisers/colinscobie/humpybong-creek-cleanup 

Humpybong Creek Clean Up (for CUA Day)  

  • Sunday, 2 March, 7.30am-11am 
  • Redcliffe Museum car park (to meet)  
  • 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe

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Redcliffe’s Disappearing History 

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Written By Patricia Higgins

Patricia Higgins has extensive experience in writing, from being published across many media platforms right down to the day-to-day of meeting individual client demands. Since a young age, Patricia has been passionate about telling stories. It was an interest that would inevitably translate into her first (creatively-based) love for feature writing. Her innate curiosity and commitment to the craft enable her to uncover compelling tales that resonate with and successfully reach her target audience. Patricia has a degree in Journalism and Political Science and has worked in branding, marketing, and digital SEO content creation for many years. This writer and marketing professional, who lives on the beautiful Moreton Bay Peninsula, is wholly invested in sharing regional issues, events, and human interest stories. She values the spirit of collaboration and intends to use her writing to give back to the community.

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