Four-metre crocodile spotted near Airlie Beach shoreline as tourists arrive for school holidays abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Now is your chance to have your say on how the Whitsunday region adapts to climate change hazards such as storm surges and sea level rise, with a new plan outlining actions for towns including Airlie Beach and Bowen released today for community feedback.
Whitsunday Regional Council has developed a draft Climate Hazard Adaptation Strategy, outlining its plans to address predicted sea level rise in the region’s coastal communities.
The CHAS studies have found that by 2100, almost 590 residential dwellings in the region will experience an increase of 80cm in sea level over the next 80 years.
The sea level rise will also impact roads and underground water and sewage infrastructure.
Premium Content
Subscriber only A 16-year-old girl spent Friday night recovering in hospital after she was stung by a jellyfish in Cannonvale. The girl was on a jetski when she reported pain in her right lower leg about 6pm. A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said she was taken to an area off Schnapper St and received treatment from paramedics. The teenager was then taken to Proserpine Hospital in a stable condition. It is unknown what type of jellyfish was responsible for the sting.