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Keep up to date with current wildlife news..
These short articles summarise news about Wildlife Queensland activities or information about recent developments in wildlife issues that reflect the Society's interests.
For past news articles, visit the news archive.
Budget boost for Queensland environment
Increase of $23.5M for the environment unexpected but most welcome...more
All support QLD Cash for Containers
WPSQ welcomes bi-partisan support for Cash for Containers in Queensland...more
Imagining a plastic free future
Ideas for a plastic free future flow from World Environment Day clean-up...more
EnviroGrant for Quoll Seekers
Chances of spotting spotted-tailed quoll in Logan increase thanks to Logan City Council... more
Brisbane Airport fire ant notification
New incursion of fire ants detected near Brisbane airport. Join the ant hunt!more
A brighter future
Our wildlife's future is looking brighter thanks to the Palaszczuk Government.more
WPSQ welcomes NSW win
WPSQ welcomes New South Wales' win in the war on plastics - C'mon Queensland!more
A speedy recovery
An efficient team effort rescues Richmond birdwing youngsters from Dutchman's pipe.more
Thinking plastic free this WED
Join us in celebrating World Environment Day 2016 with a mangrove clean-up. more
All eyes on our platypus
The key message behind our current PlatyCount appeal catches the eye of the local media...more
Spot Me so far
After months of planning and preparation our Spot Me project for the spotted-tailed quoll is well underway...more
What's changed?
Has much changed in the last seven years when it comes to our environmental concerns?more
Healthy nature - healthy people
A review of the benefits of contact with nature invites us to 'look outside' for health and well-being...more
No waste Games
Could the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games be a No Waste Event?more
Do you care about wildlife?
You may care about the environment and its wildlife but do the LNP and Katter Party?more
Voiceless macropod campaign
Voiceless' latest attack on the kangaroo industry is misleading and inaccurate.more
World Wildlife Day
Hundreds turn out at Peak Crossing in Ipswich to celebrate World Wildlife Day 2016.more
Detection dogs: Landline seeks our two cents'
Our Projects Officer chimes in on detection dogs in a recent segment on ABC's Landline.more
Plastics Roundtable
WPSQ represents Queensland's environmental community at a recent Plastics Roundtable.more
Cash for containers makes big splash
Cash for containers campaign makes headlines with eye-catching promotions on the coast.more
North Stradbroke needs your help!
Make an urgent submission to help restore the 2019 end date for mining on North Stradbroke Island. Here's how:more
Queensland Reserve System - a new way forward
WPSQ initiates a campaign to enhance Queensland's protected areas with a new way of thinking.more
Natural gift for learning
New-comer to Australia and WPSQ student intern is inspired by our rich natural learning environmentmore
Serving wallabies at the Taunton Cafe
Taunton National Park volunteer describes his experience serving a beloved endangered speciesmore
Action for North Stradbroke Island
Palaszczuk Government introduces legislation to cease sand mining on North Stradbroke Island by 2019 - urgent support needed!more
Detection dogs: changing the landscape of conservation
Wildlife Queensland to make use of this exciting survey method to spot and save the spotted-tailed quoll.more
Year of the WPSQ volunteer
Volunteer numbers at Wildlife Queensland were stronger than ever in 2015. Help us keep it up in 2016! more
Totally Wild! about gliders
Wildlife Queensland will appear again on Channel Ten's Totally Wild! - not to be missed!more
SPOT ME success
Thanks to the generosity of donors our appeal to save the spotted-tailed quoll was a success! What happens next?more
A plastic bag free Queensland
In 2015 Queensland moved to the forefront in the fight against the plastic littering of our environment!more
Partnership with UQ continues
Wildlife Queensland continues to partner with UQ to provide internships for students.more
Hope for North Stradbroke Island
A Bill to cease sand mining on North Stradbroke Island by 2019 has been introduced by Minister Miles - show your support!more
WPSQ launches new project
Wildlife Queensland launches new project for Demeio Park as part of Threatened Species Week.more
Bushland destruction continues
Bushland destruction continues in Queensland at an apparently escalating rate.more
Querying nest boxes
WPSQ analyses the efficiency of this widely touted key to survival for hollow dependent species.more
New water plan for GAB
DNRM seeks input on new water plan for the Great Artesian Basin. Have your say.more
State land framework facing change
Hon Dr Anthony Lynham announces proposed changes to stock route legislation are to be the first of manymore
Wildlife matters
WPSQ and Hon Dr Steven Miles hash out the human-wildlife conflict when it comes to crocs, macropods and flying-foxesmore
Helium balloons not a hit
A promotional give-away by the LNP and Channel Seven at the 2015 EKKA shocks and angers conservation groups.more
WPSQ's 'Top 10'
The 100th my.Wildlife eBulletin got us thinking about the world's 100 most threatened species and our own 'top 10'.more
New Threatened Species Strategy
The Australian government released its Threatened Species Strategy at the Threatened Species Summit in Melbourne on 16 July. Will it work?more
Waste update: we're winning!
Wildlife Queensland's plastics campaign is making progress having recently achieved two very significant milestones.more
Positive action on biosecurity
Our Queensland and Commonwealth governments have both proven their focus on certain aspects of biosecurity with new funding being committed.more
National parks exceed five percent
The milestone has finally been achieved: National Park Estate areas exceed five percent of Queensland.more
Caught on camera
QSN camera monitoring surveys for spotted-tailed quolls capture the diversity of the greater wildlife population.more
There are platypuses near Brisbane?
Our elusive platypus: an early morning or late evening walk not far from Brisbane may just reveal one!
Time to toughen biosecurity
Our national Biosecurity Bill 2014 will undergo its second reading debate in the Australian Senate on 18 May. Time to speak up!more
War on waste takes in tyres
Wildlife Queensland and Boomerang Alliance add illegally dumped tyres to their ongoing campaign against waste and pollution.more
More for Moreton Bay
More needs to be done to conserve one of Queensland's most significant coastal resources.more
Busy times: no complaints
The change in government has meant busy times for Wildlife Queensland, but we're not complaining.more
100 days to do the right thing
Wildlife Queensland and Boomerang Alliance give the new government 100 days to address and reduce plastic litter.more
Help in hand for the nailtail
Wildlife Queensland hands over the proceeds of its recent appeal for the bridled nailtail wallaby.more
Becoming a Friend of Taunton
Becoming a Friend of Taunton has never been easier - join the volunteer register now.more
Conservation across cultures
QGN shares the importance of conservation with a delegation of Chinese State Forestry professionals. more
Miles ahead already
Hon Dr Steven Miles MP is off to a flying start for our environment.more
Marine reserves' fate delayed
An extension until 31 March has been granted to speak out against the Abbott government's risky review of our Commonwealth marine reserves.more
Another bite out of croc rights
Wildlife Queensland urges the new minority Labour government to strive for greater harmony between humans and crocodiles in Queensland.more
Labor's environmental commitments - election 2015
Labor has already shown a clear intention to attempt to reverse the damage suffered by our environment and its wildlife.more
The LNP's environmental commitments - election 2015
Environment Minister's failure to provide LNP's environmental commitments reflects Newman Government's attitude towards wildlife.more
The Greens' environmental commitments - election 2015
The Greens' environmental policies are well documented and the party's performance in Federal Parliament demonstrates that they practice what they preach.more
Join our campaign for a plastic bag free Queensland!
Wildlife Queensland has taken over the QCC campaign to ban single-use plastic bags in Queensland. Help us ban the bag!more
Commonwealth marine reserves put at risk by review
Our Commonwealth marine reserves are under review by the Abbott Government putting their adequate protection at risk.more
Is wildlife trending?
Is the environment back on the agenda at least with the younger generation? more
Funds handed over for Mary River turtle
Funds raised through Wildlife Queensland's Mary River Turtle Appeal will be presented on 1 November by Society President. more
More axes taken to environmental protections
What's happening in North Queensland should have us all worried more
Voice of the platypus finally heard
After years of campaigning by Wildlife Queensland to have opera house traps banned, a government has finally listened and has action in hand! ... more
Abbott Government's impact: time to express concerns
The closing date for submission on the Abbott Government's attack on our environment has been extended - there is still time to voice your concerns ... more
Will the 2050 Plan save the Reef?
Will the Reef 2050 Plan ensure the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area is properly protected and made healthy into the near future? Your chance to comment ... more
More platypus die in battle
Despite Wildlife Queensland's ongoing campaign of over five years to have the deathtraps banned, opera house traps continue to kill platypus ... more
Further scrutiny of Australia's environment
Reassuringly, the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications has embarked on yet more inquiries involving the environment and its management ... more
Huge win for the Reef
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Doha, Qatar, on 18 June 2014 was a huge win for the future of the Great Barrier Reef and the millions who united around the world in its passionate support ... more
Supporting native title on North Stradbroke
Wildlife Queensland has expressed our support of the Quandamooka People of North Stradbroke Island and their actions in the High Court recently in defence of their native title rights ... more
LOLA Bill another blow to the environment
The Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 being rushed through Queensland parliament is yet another threat to our environment and its wildlife. ... more
Queensland Feral Animal Strategy Consultation Draft
Feral animal impacts affect our environment, economy and society. It is estimated that feral animal impacts cost primary producers $215 million annually and impacts on the environment may be even greater ... more
Fraser Island Dingo Conservation and Risk Management Strategy
Wildlife Queensland was invited to attend an Annual Collaborative Meeting on 5 March 2014 to discuss the Fraser Island Dingo Conservation and Risk Management Strategy of July 2013 ... more
Government to reduce community participation rights?
The current Mining Lease Notification and Objection Discussion Paper indicates the intention of the Newman government to reduce people's rights to express their views on mining projects ... more
Offsets under review
Wildlife Queensland is opposed to environmental offsets as a mechanism to permit development in places where it should not occur ... more
Reviving the amazing Mary River Turtle
They say you don't know what you've got till it's gone! That was almost the case for the Mary River Turtle. It wasn't until 1994 that they were described as a new species - by then they were on the edge of extinction ... more
More protection for koalas
In 2013, the Commonwealth Government released a document, a draft of referral guidelines about vulnerable koalas, to be applied to the Environmental Preservation & Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act for comment ... more
Plastic bag free March - please participate
Wildlife Queensland is partnering with the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) in the fight to rid Queensland of single-use plastic shopping bag ... more
It pays to speak out
A resident of Gold Coast City recently noted with concern the significant environmental harm that irresponsible four-wheel-drivers were causing in the vicinity of the Birds Road crossing of the Coomera River ... more
Commonwealth Government acts to limit court action
The Commonwealth Government introduced legislation to allow the Environmental Minister to ignore his own scientific advice when considering matters of national environmental significance ... more
National day of action on climate change
'The temperature is rising – but we are rising too!'. So rang the chant as hundreds rallied on Townsville's Strand for the national day of action on climate change on Sunday 17 November ... more
Mining to continue on North Stradbroke Island
In yet another blow for the environment, sand mining is to continue until 2035. The Newman Government's legislation winds back the hard fought for environmental gains under the previous Government ... more
Magazine Cover of the Year – we WON!
Wildlife Australia is excited and proud to be voted category winner in The Maggies 2013, Magazine Cover of the Year Awards, celebrating and recognising the best magazine covers in Australia ... more
The Great Extinction Debate - 2013
Biology at its wildest, most combative & entertaining. Ccelebrating a survival success – 50 years of continuous publication by Wildlife Australia ... more
Federal Election – the climate has changed
It has not taken the newly elected Federal Government long. In the first few days of government, agencies with a focus on Climate Change and even the apolitical Climate Commission have been abandoned ... more
Batty Boat Cruises 2013-2014
Join Wildlife Queensland Brisbane Branch on a river cruise to watch sunset from Indooroopilly Island. Hear educational commentaries about bats and the river along the way. See tiny orphaned baby bats on board ... more
One Step Closer to Disaster for the Environment
The announcement that a draft memorandum of understanding streaming environmental approvals between the Federal and Queensland State Governments has been signed brings no joy to Wildlife Queensland ... more
Bird paradise at risk. Due to be destroyed and replaced by a Parking lot
The lake nicknamed Swan Lake by bird lovers is set to be filled in by the owners of the Port of Brisbane and replaced with a parking lot for new car arrivals waiting to go to dealers ... more
Queensland's national parks or recreational parks?
Student Research Grants - 2013
Read about the five successful projects to recieve funding from Wildlife Queensland and the WPSQ Endangered Species trust ... more
Opera house traps continue to kill platypus
Wildlife Queensland is simply aghast at the lack of action by the Liberal National Party State Government in addressing animal welfare for our native fauna ... more
Rare fungi feeder hops into limelight
This Long-nosed potoroo, a shy medium sized marsupial, often mistaken for a bandicoot, was snapped last month as part of a wildlife survey of the property. ... more
Are Plant Species at Risk?
On 21 May 2013 Hon Andrew Powell, Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection introduced the Nature Conservation (Protected Plants) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 ... more
Congratulations Professor Hugh Possingham
SProfessor Hugh Possingham has been awarded a five year $2.4M Australian Research Council Laureate to allow the development of a rigorous framework for deciding if protecting habitat is better than restoring it ... more
Great Barrier Reef still at risk!
UNESCO has deferred a decision to place the Great Barrier Reef on its 'World Heritage in Danger' list. UNESCO was advised by the Federal Government that progress was being made to address their concerns ... more
New Wild dog check fence in central western Queensland?
The Queensland Government is funding a call for tenders for a feasibility study of a proposed new wild dog check fence in Central Western Queensland ... more
Federal laws essential to save our iconic places .... NOT ON!
Despite the efforts of Minister Tony Burke the Federal Government was not prepared to protect the places and wildlife we love. The mining industries won the day! ... more
Inquiry into the future and continued relevance of Government land tenure across Queensland
A final report by the State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee of the Queensland Parliament was handed down on 31 May 2013. Key recommendations to be alarmed about include ... more
Give a Gift to Wildlife Queensland - Annual Appeal 2013
As an organisation Wildlife Queensland is working harder for wildlife than ever before. We need your help to continue our important work. Every little bit helps – you can really make a difference by supporting our 2013 annual appeal ... more
Grazing on National Parks - questions that need to be asked
Wildlife Queensland like many other conservation organisations is totally opposed to opening up National Parks for grazing... more
Give the Federal Government the power to protect our national parks!
Our national parks protect some of the most beautiful landscapes and provide critical habitat for our unique native plants and wildlife. The Queensland Government is pushing to open up our national parks to various destructive practices for short-term political gain ... more
Grazing on Parks: where is the science?
The recent announcement by the LNP Government to permit grazing in several national parks has drawn negative comment not only from the community and conservation movement but also the Federal Government... more
Government Action to Protect Wildlife
The LNP Government has taken initial steps to create a glider refuge on Brisbane Southside in the Flinders Karawatha Corridor... more
The swing of the pendulum: Vegetation Management Framework Bill 2013
The Minister for Natural Resources and Mines stated 'The previous Labor Government had allowed the pendulum to swing too far towards extreme green policies' ... and this was the justification for breaking a commitment of the now Premier, Campbell Newman, made prior to the last election ... more
Mother's day Vigil for our precious bushland – 19 May 2013
Unlit candles will be held, at a Vigil of concerned mothers and grandmothers, this Mothers' Day at 10.30 am, in the Botanical Gardens in Brisbanein a quiet but deeply felt expression of concern about the possible forthcoming Vegetation Legislation proposals. ... more
Power to Move on Flying Fox camps
The Environment and Heritage Protection Minister proposes to allow local authorities to move on flying fox camps without applying for the necessary permits ... more
Exciting opportunity to work for Wildlife Queensland!
Wildlife Queensland is looking for a dynamic, hard-working and friendly person to work as Senior Projects Officer based in our Brisbane head office on a 12 month contract part-time position ... more
Quoll Seeking Success!
After three months of searching, the hard work has paid off. A healthy male quoll was photographed, providing valuable evidence that they are still persisting within Scenic Rim Regional Council area ... more
Biodiversity - Genuine concern or electioneering?
Wildlife Queensland welcomes the Federal Government's intentions to extend its powers under the EPBC act to include coal mines and coal seam gas projects that have a significant impact on a water resource. ... more
Has 'Can-Do' Campbell gone batty?
Wildlife Queensland is simply aghast at the Premier's latest attempt to gain community support yet again at the expense of the environment and our wildlife ... more
Biosecurity Bill 2012 Delayed
The long awaited Biosecurity Bill 2012, three years in the making, will not be enacted during the life of this Government ... more
Community support for the curlews of Coochie
As a wildlife volunteer, you may find yourself exhibiting unusual behaviours - like walking slowly along the streets of Moreton Bay's Coochiemudlo Island ... more
State Government encourages the Shale Oil industry
Wildlife Queensland continues to be amazed at the so-called benefits for the community the LNP Government in its wisdom continues to introduce at the expense of the environment and its wildlife ... more
Coral Sea Marine Reserve – a step closer
The second public consultation period for the Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network, including the jewel in the crown - The Coral Sea Marine Reserve, closed on 14th February 2013. Due process now follows ... more
Action on the Fisheries Front
The Hon John McVeigh, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recently advised Wildlife Queensland, a key stakeholder, that the coming year will be a very busy year ... more
Proposed Amendments to the EPBC Act update
The Council of Australian Governments recently reaffirmed its commitment to broad environmental regulation reform that enhances efficiency and increases certainty for business while maintaining high environmental standards ... more
Make the environment your Valentine today!
While you can't hug a turtle of give a koala a bunch of flowers, you can show your love for our special places and wildlife ... more
Silt threatens Moreton Bay
While Moreton Bay seagrass meadows seemed to fair well after the 2011 flood, another major flood could be putting even a resilient system to the test ... more
Recreational fishing in Qld Marine Park green zones rejected
Prior to the March 2012 State election, there had been a very strong push from the recreational fishing lobby to allow fishing in the green zones. Wildlife Queensland put a counter argument that the status quo remain ... more
Coral Sea Marine Reserve - draft management plan
On 14 January 2013, the Commonwealth Government released the draft management plan for the Coral Sea marine reserve. There is one last opportunity for you to have your say and make a contribution ... more
Connecting with Nature: The social dimensions of feeding wildlife
Recent research into people's connection with nature suggests that having a sense of connection with nature is of great importance for human wellbeing and conservation values ... more
Australia helps pave the way for conservation in Vietnam
On January 5, Wildlife Queensland hosted a high level delegation from Vietnam for a conservation corridor site visit in Australia, building on Australia's learnings in the practical establishment of wildlife corridors ... more
Update on Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
At the close of submissions on 19 December, about 85% of submissions opposed the amendments to allow permanent ecotourism facilities within national parks ... more
In January, Wildlife Queensland is hosting a high level delegation from Vietnam for a conservation corridor site visit in Australia, building on Australia's learnings in the practical establishment of wildlife corridors ... more
Council of Australian Governments Meeting
Wildlife Queensland gives qualified support to the outcome from COAG which at least deferred the inappropriate action of devolving assessment of environmental impact to the states ... more
Environmental Assessment: what is the Federal Government thinking?
For reasons best known only to itself, the Federal Government is seriously considering devolving the environmental responsibilities of the EPBC Act to the States and Territories of Australia ... more
Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012
The Bill allegedly facilitates peoples' access to national parks, reduces regulation, repeals 'unnecessary' legislation. In reality it opens up national parks for permanent commercial infrastructure and long term leases ... more
Mahogany Glider update - Tully Branch
This year has seen the Tully Branch forge very productive partnerships. The post Yasi opportunity to secure more habitat for the Glider has been the main thrust ... more
The Future of Protected Areas
Des Boyland, Secretary to the Wildlife Queensland State Council presented a paper outlining the functions of the Protected Area Estate, the current situation and his prediction for the future... more
PlatypusWatch Update
This December, 58 volunteers are rising before dawn and taking to Brisbane creeks to help gather data on platypus distribution and abundance ... more
Grey Cross Campaign update
According to organisers, this coordinated campaign on 3 November was very successful with various groups displaying the Grey Crosses at sites from as far north as Port Douglas in Queensland to Melbourne in the south ... more
World's Largest Network of marine reserves proclaimed
On 16 November 2012 the Australian Government created history when the largest network of marine reserves was proclaimed. Wildlife Queensland commends the Government on its action ... more
Pied Imperial-Pigeon monitoring project
At the Australasian Ornithological Conference last year, two papers were presented on Queensland pied-imperial pigeons, specifically on the valuable data acquired through long-term counts at breeding colonies ... more
Don't Shoot Bats - The Grey Cross Campaign
On one weekend in November, the aim is to raise awareness of what is being done to these unique and special animals, and to say that animal cruelty, and killing threatened species, is never acceptable ... more
Death by Barbed Wire
As seen in this picture taken on 12 October, the dangers of barbed wire fences to wildlife are well documented. It is a threatening process in recovery plans for a number of species including the mahogany glider ... more
Koala Funding Boost
Wildlife Queensland applauds the funding boost announced today by Andrew Powell Minister for the Environment and Heritage Protection ... more
Sunshine Coast Regional Council fails to protect Woondum National Park
Peoples' enjoyment is at risk because the previous State Government approved a noisy quad bike operation. The Sunshine Coast Regional Council could have helped protect this National Park but ... more
Environment and the Queensland Government - 6 months on
The LNP Government has been in control for over 6 months, the budget has been handed down and public servant numbers reduced. How is the natural environment and its wildlife weathering this time of change? ... more
Proclamation of the Commonwealth Marine Reserves Update
Currently it is a waiting game. Date for submissions on the proposal to declare the Commonwealth Marine Reserves has passed ... more
Flying Foxes Targeted
The LNP Queensland Government has seen fit to announce amendments to the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) regulation 2006 to permit up to 10500 flying foxes to be killed annually ... more
National Threatened Species Day
On 7 September, Wildlife Queensland took conservation to the people in the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane. The spotted-tailed quoll, northern quoll, mahogany glider and Richmond birdwing butterfly were featured ... more
Talking Wildlife - Visual Summaries
Wildlife Queensland's 50th anniversary conference, Talking Wildlife, featured a stellar array of speakers and more than 200 attendees. The two days of ideas and information are well worth sharing and building on ... more
Qld Government reintroduces shooting of threatened flying-fox species
Threatened Species Day (Friday 7 September) is being marked this year by the re-introduction of government-sanctioned killing of two threatened species in Queensland â the Grey-headed and Spectacled flying-foxes ... more
Quolls under threat near Warwick
As reported in the recent Quoll Seekers Network News, the proposed development at Cherrabah near Warwick was open for public comment until 8 August ... more
Threatened Species Day: 7 September
Join in, have fun and support our endangered wildlife projects. Wildlife Queensland will be at this year's BIG event in Brisbane's Queen St Mall featuring live animals, wildlife activities and presentations ... more
Myrtle Rust - how you can help reduce its impact
This serious fungal disease continues its spread. It will be highly unlikely that Fraser Island will remain free from this rust with devastating results for the many myrtaceous plants susceptible to this disease ... more
Surviving the Magpie Season
Did you know that the morning chorus of the magpie is considered to be the most complex song of any bird? At this time of year, with the looming threat of a magpie attack, it can be hard to appreciate this fact ... more
Inquiry into Government land tenure across Queensland
The State Development, Infrastructure and Industry parliamentary committee is holding an inquiry into the future and continued relevance of Government land tenure across Queensland ... more
DestinationQ Forum – but what about nature?
In the early 1990s Australia was a global benchmark for ecotourism. Today, as the rest of the world catches up and passes us, are we in danger of walking away from this status? ... more
Conservation projects with a bright future
Wildlife Queensland is pleased to announce the 2012 recipients of our student research grants. Here are the 5 applicants who each received $1000 towards their research project ... more
Environmental Defenders Office faces financial challenge
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has been another victim of the LNP Government''s 'claw back the dollars attitude' ... more
Friends of Taunton National Park
Wildlife Queensland and its Upper Dawson Branch have worked cooperatively with the new Queensland Government to establish the first Friends of Park partnership in Queensland. Taunton National Park is the location of this working relationship with a wildlife focus ... more
Wildlife Queensland meets with Minister
Hon Andrew Powell, Queensland's Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection held a meeting with us to discuss flying fox issues ... more
Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network Proposal
The Australian Government has released the details of the largest network of marine parks in the world made up of five major zones around the coast of Australia. ... more
World Heritage Status of the Great Barrier Reef at Risk
A joint World Heritage Centre/IUCN report has been released that indicates in the absence of substantial change, there is a distinct possibility that the World Heritage Listing of the Great Barrier Reef is in Danger. ... more
New Weeds of National Significance
Twelve more weeds of national significance have been declared. Unquestionably this is a step in the right direction. However unless appropriate actions are implemented little benefit will flow ... more
Nathan Dam back on the agenda
The Nathan Dam and Pipelines project is again back on the agenda. The EIS has been prepared under a bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth and State Governments. ... more
Commonwealth approves two major Queensland projects
Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities recently approved the Connors River Dam and pipelines project as well as Moranbah to Alpha pipeline project. ... more
The vulnerable koala: are we in time to save our national icon?
The Australian Government recently listed several koala populations as 'vulnerable'. As koala researcher and conservation planner, Chris Adams-Hoskin is most impressed with Minister decision ... more
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UMKC theatre presents Shakespeare's comic romance "Love's Labour's Lost" with previews, Industry night, and performances scheduled at 7:30 p.m. from May 2-11, 2014 at the Spencer Theatre, Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus.
UMKC Theatre closes its season with a classic tale of romance and comic appeal with "Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare, the theatre department announced recently. The performance is directed by Edward Stern, retired Artistic Director from the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Previews run May 2-6 with opening night on May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.
"I love the youthfulness of this play. Not just the youthfulness of the playwright remarkably finding his footing, but how many young characters there are in this play," Stern said. "Love's Labour's Lost' is a perfect blend of comedy, romance, and drama and wonderfully suited for the excellent actors at UMKC Theatre," Stern said.
Stern, who retired from the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (PIP) in 2012 after 20 years of award-winning work, is credited for turning around PIP and transforming the theatre into a financially healthy venue with national acclaim, a spokesman for UMKC theater said.
Written for an audience with Queen Elizabeth, "Love's Labour's Lost" was far from Shakespeare's most favored works. And while it was not performed much in the 19th century, it has become popular material today with several adaptations and productions including the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company,Stephanie Demaree, production dramaturg, said.
"Love's Labour's Lost' is one of William Shakespeare's early comedies, believed to have been written in the mid-1590s for a performance at the Inns of Court before Queen Elizabeth," according to program notes for the production. "Though first published in quarto in 1598, the play's title page suggests a revision of an earlier version of the play. While there are no obvious sources for the play's plot, the four main characters are loosely based on historical figures. The use of apostrophes in the play's title varies in early editions, though it is most commonly given as 'Love's Labour's Lost."
Further, the program notes state: "The earliest recorded performance of the Love's Labour's Lost occurred at Christmas in 1597 at the Court before (in front of) Queen Elizabeth, and it was revived by Shakespeare's company in 1604. After this, there are no recorded productions of the play for over 200 years, with the next revival occurring in 1839 at the Covent Garden Theatre, and another more successful production in 1857 at the Sadler Well's Theatre."
The play begins with the King Ferdinand of Navarre and his three noble companions taking an oath to devote themselves to three years of study, promising not to give in to the company of women----then the girls arrive and they all fall comically in love. "Love's Labour's Lost" is full of sophisticated wordplay, puns, and literary allusions that will enchant audiences.
The cast of Love's Labour's Lost features Vincent Wagner (King Ferdinand), Jessica Jensen (Princess), Logan Black (Berowne), Jamie Dufault (Dumaine), Antonio Glass (Longaville), Laura Jacobs (Rosaline), Marianne McKenzie (Maria), Jenny Ward (Katherine), and Janae Mitchell (Jaquenetta).
In addition to Ed Stern, the design and production team includes Matt Mott (Scenic Designer), Kate Mott (Costume Designer), Kyle Coyer (Lighting Designer), Alex Glamyan (Sound Designer and Composer), and Stephanie Demaree (Production Dramaturg). The Production Stage Manager is Laura Cheyne and Technical Director is Patti Goebel.
Monday nights are traditionally "dark" as that is the actors' day off. However, UMKC Theatre offers an Industry Night for each production so that theatre professionals and others will have one opportunity to see UMKC Theatre performances on a Monday. Admission to all Monday night shows is only $10 per person and is open to the general public.
For tickets: Central Ticket Office (816) 235-6222 or online at: tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public. Information Single ticket price* for UMKC campus shows are: Adult: $15 each; Senior/Metro Student: $10; Groups of 10+: $8; Industry Night (Mondays only): $10; UMKC ticket prices (one ticket with valid ID) UMKC Faculty and Staff: $10; UMKC Student: $6; and * $4 per order service fees apply.
UMKC Theatre said that the department has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top graduate theatre training programs in the country. The program trains a select group of highly talented actors, designers, stage managers and dramaturges for careers in the performing arts. UMKC has been designated as Missouri's Campus for the Arts. More information is available online at: umkctheatre.org.


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Well, you have to have JK to use MotS, so you've lost me. It's a simple case of re-naming the skin 3do to kk.3do and km.3do, and placing all the relevant .mats and 3dos in the right directory (MotS\Resource\3do and resource\3do\mat) I think - I forget. I usually just .goo the files myself and use it in Patch comm.
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Gay Melbourne: The best clubs,bars, festivals and culture
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Note: This page was originally created in September 2010, but was extensively updated in March 2013.
Welcome to Gay Melbourne!
Victoria is often referred to as the Garden City and cultural capital of Australia, and with Melbourne voted the most liveable city in the world for many years there's always plenty to do and see as you explore its varied queer, kitsch and classic haunts.
Not only is Melbourne overflowing with an abundance of interesting and engaging public art and cultural festivals, including a plethora of shows, exhibitions and design from the CBD to outer suburbs, it's also home to Australia's first and full time queer radio broadcaster JOY 94.9. An independent voice for the diverse lesbian and gay communities, it's listened to by 216,000 people in Melbourne and more online, the station provides over 450 free community service announcements on behalf of organisations that serve and support our community. You can also listen live via your computer or Smartphone or access podcasts.
Melbourne has something for every season
No matter the time of year you can never tell what the weather will hold with four seasons in one day; but the same can be said for Melbourne's arts and culture, that will always keep you on your toes.
Summer is when Melbourne really comes alive. The Midsumma Festival (a 3-week festival from mid January each year) is Melbourne's queer festival with a huge range of events that take over the city.
Melbourne's Pride March , usually happens as part of Midsumma and is the city's big pride event. St Kilda's Fitzroy Street is closed off to traffic as community groups and organizations march down the street for the event that includes a huge beach party at the end of the march, right on St Kilda Beach.
Pride March
February 3rd, 2013
Catani Gardens, Melbourne
As we head into Autumn it's great to head out of the city centre for ChillOut (1st Week of March), Australia's biggest queer rural festival, taking over the beautiful Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area over four days. It's the busiest time in Daylesford's calendar in an explosive queer celebration.
Following that is the amazing Melbourne Queer Film Festival, which is not only Melbourne's 2nd most successful film fest but in the top five queer film festivals in the world, featuring over 150 films exploring 'queer' in its celluloid form for 11 days.
During all this the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, bringing a plethora of food and drink to the city centre with cooking demonstrations, activities and more.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is the third-largest international comedy festival in the world and the largest cultural event in Australia, taking place over four weeks typically opening on or around April Fool's Day (1 April). The Melbourne Town Hall has served as the festival hub since the early 1990s, but performances are held in venues throughout the city as the MICF plays host to hundreds of local and international artists with hundreds of shows including stand-up, cabaret acts, sketch shows, plays, improvisational theatre, debates, musical shows and art exhibitions.
Things don't slow down over winter with Hibearnation, one of the biggest bear celebrations in the Southern Hemisphere, kicking off in June. Home to the unmissable Mr Australasia Bear Competition, a bevy of burly, furry fellas descend on Melbourne from all over the world for a week of great sexy bear events. Run by VicBears, activities include Bears on Ice, an underwear party, It's a Cockout trivia and more in one of the biggest social bear events in the calendar. The internationally renowned Men On Men Art Competition begins during Hibernation – run by The Laird, it's a chance for artists of all kinds and abilities to explore masculinity through art.
June also sees the Melbourne Cabaret Festival, an annual celebration of the art form, attracting a diverse range of performers and audiences to cabaret venues around Melbourne. The Festival exists to provide opportunities for quality Australian cabaret performers; foster the development of emerging and mid-career cabaret talent and grow audiences and appreciation for the genre in an exciting showcase of cabaret culture.
During August -September, AWOL – A Week Of Leather arrives at The Laird Hotel and is a brilliant mini festival celebrating Leather and Fetish. It includes the notorious Code Black Party, fetish workshops and exhibition and performance events.
Spring Migration (1st week September) is Victoria's 2nd biggest rural festival and takes over the Yakandanda region for a weekend of fun debauchery. There is also the sensational OzKink Festival (late October – early November) which features parties, a fetish expo and workshop events.
And you can't forget about the Melbourne Cup, the race that stops the nation is a glamorous international event that's been celebrated since 1861. Its a chance to get to dress up, drink up and celebrate this iconic horse race as well as fashion taking focus for the month of November. An excellent excuse to get down to Flemington Racecourse in your finest wear, it's a must do if you're in town for the event. Getting into one of the sponsor / VIP marquees is fantastic if you can.
There is always something interesting going on regardless of the season and this is especially true of long weekends, which Melbournites take very seriously. After all, this is your last opportunity (until the next long weekend) to either get away and relax or party, party, party and deal with the consequences when your back at wok. Easter Long Weekend (March / April) and Labour Day Weekend (May) are always big party times in Melbourne. However Queens Birthday Weekend (June) and Melbourne Cup (early Nov) are totally the best times to party big in the state.
Melbourne's diverse gay scenes
Melbourne boasts a diverse and rich gay scene that is bound to entertain and intrigue you, regardless of what your interest or bent is. Basically the city is divided into two gay centres, Northside (Abbotsford, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Northcote, Brunswick, Carlton) and Southside (Windsor, Prahran, South Yarra, Richmond, South Melbourne) divided by the Yarra River. Melbourne's GLBTIQ scene has clubs and bars spread out all over town but there's plenty of queer friendly venues spread throughout the city and its surroundings for your enjoyment and comfort.
While it is really unfair to generalize (let's be honest though…it's what we do) the Southside is seen as more twinky, clubbing and fashion orientated area. It boasts a strong gay male population who love their life and want you to know it.
While the gay Southside scene has shifted from Commercial Road, there's still a bevy of queer friendly bars conveniently located near Chapel Street – Melbourne's shopping and café mecca.
DnM is keeping the spirit of Commercial road alive (located where Exchange used to be on Commercial Road). They boast a a week of events and themed nights to keep you partying the night away and have become a favorite haunt for the girls who like girls on the south side as well as the boys who like boys. Renovated, revitalized and reworked, DnM has a front bar open from 4pm, a kitchen serving good, honest tucker, and a nightclub-cum-dance bar that is really going off these days. Friday night has the London-inspired G.A.Y. night, and Saturday's Bounce, an RnB-themed dance night, are the big nights, and the joint really goes off! The crowd is young, but diverse, and that's a good thing.
There are lots of great bars located in and off the well-known Chapel Street, and a couple of them host regular gay events. Unusual but very fun Sundays happen at the Railway Hotel – normally a very straight club, from 3pm on Sundays it gets taken over by a sea of gays in an unofficial weekly tradition. It's a Melbourne gay 'must do'. ICE cafe in Cato st is gay owned and run and is a great place to grab a bite or a drink and check out the local 'scenery'.
Another place worth checking out is Love Machine, which has drag performers and a fun GLBT atmosphere on Sundays. It's expensive, has a bit of attitude and will only let you in if you're a dressed up a bit, but the music is awesome and is fail proof for a good Sunday night out. Just don't go there on a long weekend, when straights still dominate the venue.
Just 2km down from Commercial Road, you'll find the GH Hotel , the current palace of Melbourne drag in St Kilda. Hosting weeknight trivia, bingo and karaoke for a fun night out with mates the joint really jumps on Fridays and Saturdays when the reinvested venue packs the crowds who love to party on the dance floor. There is a cover charge but if you get there before 9:30pm your entry is free and they have intimate drag shows to keep you entertained until the main stage erupts with acts like Jason Coleman's BOYLESQUE and more.
Onesie Party at the GH!
June 1st, 2013
Greyhound Hotel, Melbourne
As well as a stack of great cafes and shops in Carlisle Street, Acland Street and Fitzroy Street, also in St Kilda is the notorious Prince Of Wales Hotel. The hotel is itself one of the best designer hotels in the state, and is one of the hippest boutique hotels in the world. The downstairs front bar is gay on Monday nights and the Prince Bandroom hosts some of the world's greatest music talents and DJs.
St Kilda's Fitzroy Street is the location of Melbourne's gay Pride March which happens in February each year, ending in a huge beach party on St Kilda Beach – a perfect place for a bit of eye candy in Summer, though you'd be nuts to actually swim in the murky water.
Heading the opposite way up Chapel Street towards the city, you'll find yourself in the inner-city suburb of Richmond. Swan Street and Bridge Road (off Church Street) are great places to shop. Victoria Street is often called 'Little Vietnam' and is heaven for lovers of great Asian cuisine. Richmond is also home to a truly fantastic busy Melbourne gay pub with the cutest beer garden ever, DTs Hotel. DTs is a diamond in the rough with strong ties to the communities and while they may not be the biggest gay pub in Melbourne they know how to pack the pub and keep the punters happy with an atmosphere that keeps you coming back for more.
Melbourne CBD
Melbourne's CBD has in recent years become home to many of Melbourne's key queer organisations, thanks to the support of the local city government. Many of them are housed in what has become called the 'Pink Palace' (225 Bourke Street). The building houses many arts and cultural festivals, and community organisations including Midsumma, JOY 94.9 , and Melbourne Queer Film Festival. It's a great place to start if you want to get involved on a community level with gay Melbourne.
There are no full-time gay venues in the CBD aside from saunas, though it is not uncommon for gay parties to take over traditionally straight venues. Most boutique bars and trendy spots are pretty gay friendly, but you need to apply common sense in your selection. It's important to mention that Victoria's / Melbourne's police now have an excellent relationship with the gay community. Bars and clubs worth checking out are The Butterfly Club, Cabinet, The Toff in Town, Madam Brussels and The Bottom End.
On Saturday nights you'll find POOF DOOF at The Bottom End hosting 3 levels of dance and energy from 11-5am. At POOF DOOF you will find a little bit of everything and everyone and the night is really what you make it. With so many people on so many levels and music to keep you carrying on its best to get your affairs in order and DOOF the night away in this Saturday Night gem.
Incidentally the most beautiful gay sauna is actually located in the Banana Alley Vaults, Subway Sauna though oddly it doesn't get very busy. You can just enjoy standard entry to the sauna or rent stunning private rooms.
The Northside scene
Melbourne's Northside is seen as more indie, artsy and alternative. Within it are lots of leather/bear orientated venues, as well as lesbian venues and some of the best sex on site venues in Melbourne. It also boasts a strong lesbian population, though the lesbian scene has died down in recent years you'll find queer congregations at many of the great queer friendly bars along Smith and Brunswick St like The 86 and Bimbo Deluxe.
If it's manly men you're after then look no further than these awesome and very friendly but male only venues: going strong for over 30 years The Laird Hotel is a Melbourne institution. The very friendly bar is home to VicBears (Melbourne's bear organisation), Melbourne Leather Men and many more. It's a full time Men Only bar, with the legal right to refuse entry to women and it respectfully enforces this every day. It also has great accommodation, but book early. Events during the week include a pool night, trivia, karaoke and a leather night so there's something for every fella.
Sunday Social at the Laird
February 24th, 2013
Laird, Melbourne
Sircuit Bar arrived a few years ago and has created its very own one stop shop for a gay man, blending club, pub, performance, cruising and sex on site venue into one super hot melting pot for sexy men. Now open every night except Tuesday they welcome guys and girls on Monday, Thursday and their iconic Sunday nights with drag, dancing and cheap drinks its a local favorite and packs out till the wee hours of the morning, the perfect way to forget your Monday-itis. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with a weekly Wednesday night pool comp and dance nights Friday and Saturday. With a cruise area upstairs you'll also find a barber to give you a trim before you party or pick up.
Ppen from Thursday to Saturday, The Peel Hotel is where everyone heads to finish off their night. Fun music and atmosphere it's a really fun night out and a melting pot of Melbourne's gay scene. A word of warning though, the Peel has a enforced an entry policy regarding girls, well anyone who isn't a 'gay male regular' and has the legal right to refuse straights and women. This can make going there with your girl friends and lesbian mates tricky at the best of times. However, if you're male and with other male buddies, it's not an issue. Otherwise just patiently wait in the other cue as the annoyance out front is worth it upon entry.
Now if it's a hot shag you're after, then you're certainly on the right side of town. Wet On Wellington is by far the best and busiest sauna in the area, and if you don't have fun there, you're just not trying. Club 80 is one of the most cool sex on site venues in the world. With it's awesome masculine industrial design that is a snapshot of 1980's fantasy. It's a must see, even if you don't actually have sex there. The venue also hosts monthly events for more extreme interests including Gold Edition and NuD. I'm sure you can work out whether or not that interests you. The Gatehouse is Melbourne's best kept secret and is the perfect gay accommodation for dirty leather boys. Each room boasts a brilliant dungeon play space downstairs with a proper mezzanine bedroom upstairs, all for around $80–$120. It's all conveniently located within walking distance from the clubs in the area.
Go West
Cross the bridge and head to the West and you will find a bevy of queer culture and arts venues scattered throughout Yarraville and its surrounds. Every Saturday westeners head to The Commercial Hotel for Wig Out with a bevy of drag queens from all over Melbourne performing along with food and a relaxed atmosphere.
Wig Out Saturday with Swish Eveready
February 16th, 2013
Exploring Melbourne
If your travelling around Melbourne your going to need a Myki card for public transport. It may seem a bit annoying or confusing but they have temporary day passes for travellers so you can see the sites of Melbourne without getting fined.
The best place to start a visit in Melbourne is at Federation Square , which is just next to Flinders Street Station (The city's central station), and houses many points of interest including ACMI (Center for The Moving Image) and the National Gallery (Ian Potter Museum). More importantly, it has a great visitor centre which can give you all the latest info.
The National Gallery of Victoria in St Kilda Road, Melbourne Aquarium and Melbourne Museum are also standard tourist fair. Melbourne's Zoo is one of the best in the world and its Botanical Gardens are one of the most romantic and lush. The original deco design of Melbourne's War Memorial, the Shrine of Remembrance in St Kilda Road is World Heritage listed and worth checking out.
Melbourne has some of the sexiest and coolest bars and hotels in the world. Finding some of the best ones is pretty tricky and can take a bit of exploration. Every alley tells a story, and unlike most other cities, they are pretty safe to wander around in. Little grungy holes in the wall down some random alley reveal gorgeously designed bars that have to be seen to be believed. If you're after a great bar then Duckboard place, ACDC Lane, Hosier Lane, and Flinders Lane in the city CBD are great places to start. While they are not gay bars, most are quite queer friendly. While exploring the city you are bound to come across its world renowned amazing public art and graffiti projects.
Fashion rates very highly in Melbourne, and if you want to shop till you drop, then Melbourne's the city to do it. You'll find everything from high end fashion labels to cute alternative artsy boutiques. In the city, visit Flinders Lane, Little Collins Street, Melbourne Central Shopping Center (Cnr Swanston and Lonsdale Streets) and QV (Cnr Swanston and Latrobe Streets) and Bourke Street, just for starters. Outside that, check out Chapel Street (Shoppers Mecca with a big 'M'), Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Bridge Road in Richmond. Shopping isn't just limited to the inner city either. Chadstone Shopping Centre is a shoppers paradise in itself, and there are many DFO stores through out the state.
If it's food you're after, then you're truly going to be spoiled for choice of AMAZING restaurants. Chinatown is located in Little Bourke street, and is a great place to start for something of the Asian variety. Victoria Street in Richmond is great for Asian food too. Southbank, beside the Art Centre, is bursting with gorgeous high end restaurants that sever up whatever you're after. It's pretty safe to say that if there's great shopping, then great food can't be far away, so just keep your eyes open.
Markets are a huge part of Melbourne's culture. From the most delicious fresh food to gorgeous fashion, Melbourne's Markets are a great place to shop, especially if you're watching your dollars. Queen Victoria Market is the biggest and oldest, located at the northern end of Swanston Street, the main street in the city. Following that, check out Prahran Market (right in the heart of the Soutside gay area) and South Melbourne Market in the business district.
Out of the city
Victoria's rural surrounds boast a rich farming history, a relaxation mecca, and excellent wine. Just an hour out of the CBD is the regions renowned spa and wine country, and lush forest areas (Healsville and the Dandenongs) littered with an abundance of exquisite B+Bs. Healsville Animal Sanctuary and William Rickets Sanctuary are really worth seeing.
Bendigo and Ballarat are huge regional centres, and is home to Victoria's gold mining and founding history. Australia's largest rural festival, Chillout and its runner up Spring Migration are in Victoria, around Daylesford and Yakandanda, making these regions relatively gay friendly for regional centres. For those more into sea side get aways, you cant go past towns like Apollo Bay and Inverloch.
Enjoy your time in Melbourne and the great state of Victoria!


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PORTLAND (AP) — Prosecutors say the death of an 11-year-old girl who fell from a Portland party bus in September was an accident, and the driver won't face criminal charges.
The Oregonian reports the Multnomah County district attorney's office released findings Thursday. It said driver Martin Brouwer Jr. was obeying the law as he turned the bus,
Police say Angie Hernandez was sitting atop a backrest, leaned against the window and fell out. The rear wheels rolled over her.
Prosecutors say the window could have been left unlatched on a previous trip, by a cleaner, or by a child on the bus. They say Hernandez herself might have grabbed the latch.
The bus was full of young people going to a quinceanera party for a girl's 15th birthday party.
The bus was operated by Five Star Limousine, which had a Hazel Dell address but no license to operate party buses in Washington. A manager said at the time of the accident that 90 percent of the company's business was in Oregon.
The Columbian contributed to this report.


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If you want to know how to get rid of ear wax, let's first know the common symptoms and reasons of ear wax. The very common symptoms of ear wax are hearing problem, dizziness, pain in the ear, plugged ear, ringing and itching in the ear. Ear wax generally caused by then glands in the ear canal. Ear blockage also causes ear wax.
1. Warm Olive oil
Olive oil is one of the most effective and secured natural remedy for ear wax. Warm olive oil reduces sensation of ear wax. It works as a power lubricant to heal wax. Take olive oil in a kitchen spoon and microwave it for 1 minute. Then use the lukewarm oil in the war using a clean dropper. Use warm olive oil twice a day.
2. Onion Extract
Onion extracts work excellent as the natural healer of ear wax. It contains the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to get rid of an ear wax quickly. Take one kitchen spoon onion extract and microwave it. Apply twice a day like olive oil remedy.
3. Garlic extract with Olive oil
Garlic extracts mixing with olive oil works amazing for ear wax treatment. Mix 3 drops garlic extract with 2 drops olive oil. Take this combination twice a day. It clears up the ear wax because both garlic extract and olive oil contain antibacterial properties.
4. Natural essential oils
It's an effective and a working remedy for ear wax. You need a couple of natural essential oils to make this special remedy to get rid of ear wax. Take equal 2 drops of almond oil, lavender oil, chamomile oil and tea tree oil. Mix them and put 3 drops of the mixture in the ear using a dropper. Remember all essential oils should be natural. Use twice a day to get cured quickly.
5. Hot Compress Is Effective
Ear wax generally so painful. You can take a warm compress to get instant relief from ear pain. You need a cotton pad or small towel, the heat it up. Apply the towel around the infected ear to get an instant comfort. Warm compress helps to drain out ear pus.
6. Peppermint juice
Peppermint juice and peppermint oil both are very effective for treating ear wax. Homemade peppermint extract gives the best result than oil. Taking peppermint leaves also work amazing to soothe ear wax. Keep in the mind that, peppermint liquid should not be used deep in the ear but you can use it around.
7. Mustard oil
Mustard oil is a popular home remedy that can effectively soothe ear wax. You need to take spoonful mustard oil and microwave it for a minute in a moderate heat. Then you should put 3 drops of lukewarm mustard oil in the infected ear. Take warm mustard oil at least 3 times a day to get fast cure from ear wax.
How to Get Rid Of Ear Wax Fast Using OTC
If you failed to treat ear wax at home, you should immediately call the doctor. The doctor can understand your condition just knowing your symptoms. Your doctor may prescribe you ear wax softening drops (example- Debrox and Murine). Or your doctor may use some tools to remove ear wax.


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Teeing Off: Arizona opens the spring portion of its schedule on Monday, Feb. 12, at the TRW Regional Challenge in Palos Verdes, Calif. The three-round tournament will be held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club in southern California. First- and second-round action begins at 9 a.m. PST, while Wednesday's final round will start with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament consists of 18 teams from around the nation.
The Field: Fourteen of the top 20 teams from last year's NCAA Tournament highlight the field and 15 of the 18 teams are ranked in the latest edition of the MasterCard CGF top-25 poll. Six teams from each region, Far West, West and East, will participate. The schools include Arizona, Arizona State, Florida, Michigan State, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Pepperdine, Purdue, San Jose State, Southern Cal, South Carolina, Stanford, Texas, Texas Christian, Tulsa and UCLA.
Fall Season Wrap-Up: The Wildcats completed a successful fall season by capturing two team titles and two individual titles. Four Arizona golfers garnered a total of nine top-10 finishes in just four scoring events. The Wildcats opened the fall with a second-place showing at the NCAA Fall Preview, shooting 598 and finishing just three strokes behind champion Duke. The following weekend saw the Wildcats earn their first title with an 892 at the Comcast/Dick McGuire Invitational. Freshman Lorena Ochoa won the individual title with a three-round score of 212 (-7). In October, Arizona won its second team championship of the year by shooting 873 at the Stanford/Pepsi Invitational. Arizona's two freshmen, Ochoa and Natalie Gulbis, opened the tournament with rounds of 66 and 67. The Wildcats wrapped up the fall season with a sixth-place finish at the Golf World Invitational and a seventh-place finish at the CGF Match Play Championships. Ochoa again earned medalist honors at the Golf World Invitational. Junior Cristina Baena notched three top-10 finishes, including second place at the Comcast/Dick McGuire Invitational and third place at the NCAA Fall Preview. Arizona finished the fall season ranked No. 2 by the College Golf Foundation and had three golfers ranked individually in the top 15.
Probable Lineup: Golfer Yr. Avg. Top 10/20 Low Rd. Events Lorena Ochoa Fr. 71.36 4/0 66 5 Natalie Gulbis Fr. 72.83 1/1 67 3 Cristina Baena Jr. 74.09 3/0 70 5 Julia Kraschinski So. first event of the season * No. 5 Golfer To Be Determined in Friday's final qualifying roundLast Year at the TRW Regional Challenge: In the first tournament of the 2000 spring season, the Wildcats received top-10 finishes from four different golfers to capture the team title and earn their second consecutive tournament championship. As a team, Arizona finished with a score of 869 (+17) at the par-71, 5,900-yard Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes, Calif. Christina Monteiro led the way, finishing tied for fourth with a total of 215, two-over-par. Senior Jenna Daniels carded a final round of 67 to move up 16 places and finish tied for eighth place with fellow Wildcat Cristina Baena at five strokes over par. Also in the top-10 for the Cats was senior Jill Gomric with a three-round total of 221 (+8). Rounding out the Arizona line-up was Julia Kraschinski, who tied for 37th place.
Fabulous Freshmen: Arizona's freshmen tandem of Lorena Ochoa and Natalie Gulbis are already off to impressive starts in their initial campaigns with the Wildcat golf program. The two currently occupy the one and two spots on the team and are both highly-ranked in national polls. According to the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index, Ochoa is currently the top Division I golfer in the nation, while Gulbis checks in at No. 7. Ochoa is also in the top spot in the MasterCard Collegiate Golf Rankings and fellow freshman Gulbis debuted at No. 18 and is currently ranked No. 15 in the MasterCard rankings. Ochoa has finished in the top-10 in every event so far this year, including two first-place finishes and a second place showing.
Cats In the Polls: Arizona currently stands at No. 2 in the College Golf Foundation's MasterCard Collegiate Golf Rankings. Freshman Lorena Ochoa occupies the nation's top spot in the individual rankings after a fall season that saw her earn two tournament championships and four top-10 finishes. Other UA golfers ranked in the poll include junior Cristina Baena and freshman Natalie Gulbis. Baena stands at No. 13 after a fall season that included three top-10 finishes. Gulbis is ranked 15th in the final fall edition of the poll. Gulbis missed the Cats' first two tournaments due to an injured back, but quickly rebounded as she posted a stroke average of 72.83 and two top-20 finishes.
Injury Update: The Wildcats are completely healthy, Coach Greg Allen reports. Sophomore Julia Kraschinski missed the entire fall season due to serious disc problems in her back, but is healthy now and will travel with the team to participate in the TRW regional Challenge.
Freshmen Hitting the (Record) Books: The Wildcats' two freshmen combined to go 11 shots under par in round one of the Stanford/Pepsi Invitational. Ochoa shot a 66 (-6) and Gulbis, in her first round of collegiate golf ever, checked in with a 67 (-5), both rounds rank near the top on the all-time record list for Arizona freshmen. Marisa Baena shot a seven-under-par 65 in May 1996 for the lowest round ever by a Wildcat freshman and Annika Sorenstam carded a five-under 67 at the Stanford Invitational in October 1990 for the third-best round by a UA freshman.
Golfer Date Tournament Score Marisa Baena 5/1996 NCAA West Regionals 65 (-7) Lorena Ochoa 10/20/2000 Stanford Invitational 66 (-6) Natalie Gulbis 10/20/2000 Stanford Invitational 67 (-5) Annika Sorenstam 10/1990 Stanford Invitational 67 (-5)Kraschinki's Back is Back: After missing the entire fall season with serious disc problems in her back, sophomore Julia Kraschinski is completely healthy. She will return to action for the Wildcats' first spring tournament. Kraschinski capped her freshman season with a second place finish at the NCAA Championships, finishing just three strokes behind individual National Champion and teammate Jenna Daniels. Kraschinski competed in all 11 of the Wildcats' tournaments as a freshman and had a stroke average of 74.88.
Ochoa's Accolades: The personal honors have begun to pour in for Arizona freshman sensation Lorena Ochoa. After a ninth-place finish in her first career collegiate competition, Ochoa ran away with the individual crown at the Comcast/Dick McGuire Invitational. She led the tournament wire-to-wire, shooting a four-under 69 on day one and wrapping up action at seven-under-par 212. Her performance earned her a pair of awards. Golf World magazine named Ochoa its Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 29. Ochoa was later honored by the College Golf Foundation as the Rolex College Golfer of the Month for September. Following her five-under-par performance at the Golf World Invitational and a 1-1-1 record at the CGF Match Play Championships, the CGF again named Ochoa Golfer of the Month. Additionally, Ochoa made her debut in the MasterCard Collegiate Golf Rankings at No. 3 and quickly ascended to No. 1, where she currently stands. Ochoa continued her outstanding fall season at the Stanford/Pepsi Invitational by shooting a first-round 66. Her six-under-par performance was the second best round ever by an Arizona freshman, behind only Marisa Baena's seven-under 65 in May 1996 at the NCAA West Regionals.
Coach Allen's Thoughts: "We are really excited to get going again. The fall was sort of a long practice round. Most everyone had a chance to play and that was good for me as a first year coach to see them in competition. Obviously the spring season is what we gear up for because of the Pac-10s, regionals and nationals. For the first time this year we are completely healthy. It may take some time for Julia to get back into the swing of things since she has not played competitively since finishing second at nationals last May. She has tremendous talent and will make this team better. With a healthy lineup, it is scary to see how good this team can really be."
Princess Christina: Senior Christina Monteiro did not travel with the team the weekend of Nov. 10-12 to Estero, Fla. for the Match Play Championships in order to remain in Tucson for UA's annual homecoming festivities. Monteiro was selected as the athletic department's nominee for homecoming queen.
Hello, Old Friend: UA squared off against Georgia in the first round of November's Match Play Championships. The Georgia Bulldogs are coached by former Wildcat head coach Todd McCorkle. The meeting in the Match Play Championships was the first between the Cats and McCorkle since he left Tucson in late June.
2000 National Champions: The Wildcats topped off a dominant season in which they won nine tournaments by a combined total of 73 shots by capturing the 2000 National Championship in May. The title is the school's second in the last five years. Arizona turned in one of the most dominating performances in the 19-year history of the national championship tournament. Second-place Stanford finished trailing Arizona by 21 strokes, the third-largest margin in NCAA Championship history. Three Wildcat golfers finished in the top 10 at the championships, held at Crosswater Course in Sunriver, Ore. Alumna Jenna Daniels took the individual title with a one-under par 287, sophomore Julia Kraschinski finished in second, and junior Cristina Baena tied for tenth.
Wildcat Coaching Staff: Coach Greg Allen, who was hired in late July, comes to the University of Arizona from Texas where he was the assistant coach for the Longhorns' men's golf team. Allen helped guide Texas to the 1999-2000 NCAA Central Region championship and a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Allen graduated from Murray State University in 1993. Coach Allen is assisted by Amy Solfisburg who is in her eighth year with the Wildcat women's golf program. Solfisburg attended the University of Arizona and is a native of Michigan.
NCAA FALL PREVIEW - 2nd Place
Sept. 15-17, Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.:
The Wildcats came away with a second place finish at the NCAA Fall Preview in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. after battling extremely hot and humid conditions on day one and then facing heavy rains on day two. The third round of the tournament was cancelled due to the threat of Hurricane Gordon. Arizona's 14-over-par 598 left them three shots back of tournament champion Duke. The Wildcats were led individually by junior Cristina Baena who placed third with a one-over-par 147, just one stroke behind co-champions Marta Prieto and Maria Beautell both of Wake Forest. Two Arizona freshmen made their collegiate debuts at the NCAA Preview. Lorena Ochoa finished tied for ninth at 149, three shots over par. Nancy Abiecunas shot a 13-over, 159 to finish tied at 63rd. Christina Monteiro, Arizona's lone competing senior, finished tied for 15th at 150, four shots over. Finally, Laura Myerscough in her first collegiate competition since Feb. '99 shot a six-over 152 to claim a tie for 22nd. The Wildcats shot the low score each day, with Cristina Baena's 71 on day one and Christina Monteiro's 70 on day two.
COMCAST/DICK MCGUIRE INVITATIONAL - 1st Place
Sept. 21-23, Albuquerque, N.M.:
With a dominating performance from freshman Lorena Ochoa in just her second collegiate tournament, the Arizona Wildcats earned their first tournament championship at the Comcast/Dick McGuire Invitational. The team shot a combined 892 (+16), five strokes ahead of second-place Tulsa. Arizona jumped out to an early lead with a first round total of 291 (-1). The Wildcats then shot rounds of 299 and 302 to finish the tournament at sixteen-over-par. Individually, Lorena Ochoa led the way. She shot a three-round total of 212, seven strokes under par to claim the first championship of her young collegiate career. Ochoa set or tied a number of records at the University of New Mexico Championship Course, including tying the 54-hole individual record held by former Wildcat Marisa Baena. Not to be overshadowed by Ochoa's dominant performance, junior Cristina Baena turned in an outstanding weekend of play. She finished in second place at even-par, seven strokes behind teammate Ochoa. Sophomore Laura Myerscough carded a five-over par 224 to come in tied for sixth place. Senior Christina Monteiro tied for 56th-place at 238, while freshman Nancy Abiecunas tied for 62nd-place at 239. Senior Christelle Cuzon competed as an individual for the Wildcats and completed action tied for 27th with an 18-over-par 230, including a second round score of 74.
STANFORD/PEPSI INVITATIONAL - 1st Place
Oct. 20-22, Palo Alto, Calif.:
The Wildcats raced to a 15-shot lead after one round of the Stanford/Pepsi Invitational, then held on to come away with their second tournament title of the season. Individually, three Arizona golfers finished in the top 10. The Wildcats' freshmen duo of Lorena Ochoa and Natalie Gulbis shot a combined eleven strokes under par in the first round. Ochoa's 66 was the second-lowest round ever by Arizona freshman, while Gulbis' 67 was good for the third best round ever by a Wildcat freshman. Ochoa finished competition in second place with a three-under par 213, three strokes back of individual champion Stacy Prammanasudh of Tulsa. Gulbis tied for fifth after closing the tournament with rounds of 73 and 77 for a one-over-par total of 217. Junior Cristina Baena, the nation's top-ranked individual, earned a tie for ninth place with her five-over-par 221. Also scoring for the Wildcats were senior Christina Monteiro, 78-78-82=232 (+11), and sophomore Laura Myerscough, 80-73-82=235 (+19). Sophomore Anne Lee competed as an individual and finished in a tie for 54th with a 16-over-par 232. The tournament victory was Arizona's second of the young season.
GOLF WORLD INVITATIONAL - 6th Place
Nov. 3-5, Hilton Head Island, S.C.:
Arizona simply didn't have it, as coach Greg Allen put it. The Wildcats finished sixth at the Golf World Invitational, shooting 888 as a team. Freshman Lorena Ochoa continued her outstanding first year, winning the tournament in a one-hole playoff with Katherine Hull of Pepperdine. The win was Ochoa's second of the season and her career. Freshman Natalie Gulbis earned her second top-20 finish in as many events, she wrapped up action tied for 16th with a four-over-par 220. Junior Cristina Baena, ranked No. 3 in the country at the time, tied for 40th by shooting rounds of 74, 72 and 74. Seniors Christelle Cuzon and Christina Monteiro also participated for the Wildcats, finishing tied for 36th and 60th, respectively. The tournament marked Arizona's lowest finish of the season, thus far. Additionally, it was the first time since Sept. 26-28, 1997, that the Arizona women's golf team has finished a tournament out of the top five.
ROLEX MATCH PLAY TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS - 7th Place
Nov. 10-12, Estero, Fla.:
After a dropping its first two matches of the tournament to Georgia and Auburn, Arizona rebounded and salvaged a 7th place finish with its final round victory over Pepperdine by a score of 4-1. The opening round featured a match-up with former Wildcat head coach Todd McCorkle and his Georgia Bulldogs. Freshman Natalie Gulbis was the only Arizona golfer to win her match, defeating Reilley Rankin, 3-2. The second round saw the Wildcats fall to Auburn, 4-1. Sophomore Laura Myerscough defeated Diana Ramage, 3&2, for Arizona's only point. In the seventh-place match, the Wildcats knocked off Pepperdine with a final tally of 4-1. Gulbis and sophomore Anne Lee registered big wins, scoring 5&4 and 4&3 victories respectively.


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College Hockey:Weekend work-up, Dec. 17, 2012: Three surprises
Ten of the league's 11 teams played at least one conference game this past weekend, a very late, full weekend for the CCHA. Here are three surprising things from this past weekend. Please note the sarcasm.
1. Apparently, Michigan has had a third goaltender all along. For the entire first half of the season until Saturday night, the Wolverines rotated freshmen Jared Rutledge and Steve Racine in net, resulting in a .866 team save percentage and just six overall wins. After Friday's 4-1 loss to Western Michigan, the Wolverines started junior Adam Janecyk Saturday. The result? A 2-0 shutout win for the junior from Ada, Mich., who last played Jan. 7, 2012 — a 2-2 home tie against Lake Superior State — and who had played a total of roughly 134 minutes in his first two years at Michigan. Janecyk made 25 saves Saturday. Good for him … and what took you so long, Michigan?
2. Apparently, Northern Michigan has forgotten how to score goals. The Wildcats finish the first half of the season absolutely where I did not expect them to be — tied for last place with Bowling Green — after having been swept on the road by Lake Superior State. NMU has lost its last four CCHA games, shut out in two of them, and the Wildcats have scored no more than two goals in a game since a 4-3 overtime win against Alaska Nov. 23. This past weekend, the Wildcats netted one goal, sophomore defenseman Jake Baker's first goal of the season at 19:18 in the first in Saturday's 3-1 loss, with an extra attacker; it was Baker's second career goal and his first since Oct. 29, 2011. Northern has one win in its last 10 CCHA games and even in their recent nonconference win over Michigan Tech Dec. 4, the Wildcats scored just two goals. NMU is No. 50 in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 2.05 goals per game.
3. Apparently, Notre Dame and Miami are the teams to beat. The Fighting Irish needed to win their single game this weekend to hold on to the top spot in the league going into the break and the Irish did just that. The RedHawks tied and defeated Ohio State — and took the shootout point — to tie ND for first. It's important to note two things here: 1) ND has three games in hand on Miami and 2) no one is surprised that these two teams lead the league. That these teams are four points ahead of third-place Western Michigan — instead of a single point or two, for example — and eight points ahead of fourth-place Ohio State … well, that is surprising. I thought the points would be tighter at midseason.
And a fourth-place OSU? Yes, without any sarcasm, I find that surprising.
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