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November Wildlife Report

Storms Appear in BNE Dramatic skies have been a defining feature of Brisbane this November, with the storm season commencing in a major way. Severe thunderstorm, Fortitude Valley; Photo by Meaghan Cook

A Hidden Gem on the Gold Coast

Reedy Creek Lagoon, Varsity Lakes I like my coastlines wild and rugged, so the Gold Coast isn't always my first choice for a day at the beach. The stretch of shore between Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta has been extensively urbanised, with high-rise holiday units established right up to the frontal dunes. It is a fast-growing area with many new suburbs popping up each year, the most recent example being Varsity Lakes. Originally, my intention was to survey this location as a brief stop-off on the way to the beach, but I was so impressed at the quality of natural habitat that had been retained in the area that I ended up foregoing the swim.