Steve Irwin Trust

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 12:13

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Member - Kim M (VIC)

Just heard on the radio that the Queensland Government is going to purchase a Cape York Station for $6m and hand management to the Steve Irwin trust.

Does Anybody have further details?

Regards

Kim

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Reply By: Love The Outback - Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 16:27

Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 16:27

Yes Kim FYI,
Queensland Government purchasing land on Cape York, as per Steve Irwin trust. Land will be protected as crocks sanctuary and managed by Australia Zoo. Ideally this area should be used as research area for crocodiles and other fauna and flora.
It is too early to say, if we, “normal” *people will be restricted to that area or not.
Dana

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Follow Up By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 17:15

Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 17:15

Thanks for that

A friend rang me about an hour ago, and seemed to think it is some where around Weipa.

Regards

Kim

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Follow Up By: Member - eerfree(QLD) - Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 20:27

Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 20:27

Dana
It appears this area is going to be for research not for tourists.

eerfree

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Reply By: GeoffMc - Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 17:57

Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 17:57

It's NOT the Queensland government that's forking up the $6 million, it's the Federal Government with the state government "cooperating" in the deal. Our illustrious Mr. Beattie doesn't have the foresight for something like that.

Just setting the record straight.

Geoff

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Follow Up By: Member - Kim M (VIC) - Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 22:17

Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 at 22:17

Thanks Geoff

Just heard a report to support your post. It's in the Weipa area at the top end of Cape York.

I'll follow up during the week and report back.

Regards

Kim

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