Australian Biodiversity Alliance

01/04/2026

Thankyou Greg Roberts for his article in today's Australian and Sunshine Coast Birds. https://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-sunrise-project-funnels-millions.html?m=0&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ5UapleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF3YUdYQ29IYUYyMTJxWWFTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu5EVNTOd8URfiIwDBF4Sj1ePaW9HvAAMV04BmVFOeahdTSDjVt_uKeI_69l_aem_fBEnIiedYjWL6bMW733ARA

A blog about birding and other wildlife experiences on the Sunshine Coast and elsewhere in Australia.

31/03/2026

Protect the Bush Alliance has an informative page about the Great Dividing Range - the 'spine of eastern Australia' https://ptba.net.au/the-great-dividing-range/

Why the Great Dividing Range is so important:
Additional information:

The Great Dividing Range, often referred to as the "spine of eastern Australia," is a critical conservation asset that demands preservation. Spanning from the mountains of Victoria through New South Wales to the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland, this corridor hosts the continent's most precious biodiversity. Recognizing its value, the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) established an interstate working group in 2006 to explore a continental-scale conservation strategy known as the Great Eastern Ranges (GER) corridor.

Research confirms that the most effective response to habitat loss is retaining natural lands in an undisturbed state, followed by creating strategic interconnections to link isolated habitat remnants.

The GER corridor represents a bold vision to systematically protect and restore biodiversity across eastern Australia, potentially extending as far north as Cape York. This initiative covers 14 of Australia’s 85 bioregions and the catchments of 63 river basins. It is home to the highest concentrations of bird and mammal species in the country, including 429 bird species in south-east Queensland alone. Furthermore, it contains one of the two greatest concentrations of Eucalyptus and Acacia species globally, serving as a major center of endemism.

Beyond its role as a biodiversity hotspot, the GER corridor delivers significant economic and social benefits. Its high-rainfall catchments generate a surplus of water, regulating supplies for millions of Australians. The region’s vast forests act as powerful carbon sinks, contributing to climate stability. By fostering a coordinated effort among landowners, managers, and the public, the GER initiative aims to secure the health of these ecosystems, ensuring the continued provision of essential services like clean water and carbon sequestration for future generations.

24/03/2026

We have just completed an overlay of the proposed wind tower and haulage roads in southern Victoria (red lines) to assess their impact on areas of high biodiversity.

Purple has rich biodiversity, whilst white has zero.

You will notice the vast array of proposed offshore wind farms all connected by undersea cables.

23/03/2026

Thankyou Greg Roberts for today's front page information in The Australian and Sunshinecoastbirds.

Greg Roberts

Transcript of my story on the front page of The Australian newspaper today. A little know coonsequence of the debate about renewable energy: the need for minerals and rare earths, especially for solar power. In the firing line? The beautiful dunes of Cape Flattery with established World Heritage values. The miners? A company headed by Labor powerbroker Wayne Swan - the latest in a long line of Labor luminaries to hitch their wagon to the renewables bandwagon in the face of mounting concerns about the costs of many projects to biodiversity and wildlife conservation:

A blog about birding and other wildlife experiences on the Sunshine Coast and elsewhere in Australia.

22/03/2026

Thankyou Greg Roberts for today's front page information in The Australian and Sunshinecoastbirds.

Greg Roberts

Transcript of my story on the front page of The Australian newspaper today. A little know coonsequence of the debate about renewable energy: the need for minerals and rare earths, especially for solar power. In the firing line? The beautiful dunes of Cape Flattery with established World Heritage values. The miners? A company headed by Labor powerbroker Wayne Swan - the latest in a long line of Labor luminaries to hitch their wagon to the renewables bandwagon in the face of mounting concerns about the costs of many projects to biodiversity and wildlife conservation: https://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com/2026/03/fast-tracked-swan-firm-signs-china.html

22/03/2026

This is an overlay we have prepared showing the proposed wind farm footprints overlaid on the Federal Government's recently available biodiversity mapping. The red lines are the proposed new haulage roads connecting all the wind towers.

Of concern is obviously Whaleback Ridge Wind Farm, which covers a big area of the Tarkine region on the west coast. Additionally, Hellyer WF, Guildford WF, Saint Patricks Plains, Bashin and Cellars Plains WF are of concern also.

Marinus Link is the proposed undersea cable to connect Tasmania to Victoria, making Tasmania the ‘Battery of the Nation’. Marinus Link approval is required to bring these wind farms to financial close, with many more yet to follow, particularly along the north-west and northern coastline. All of these projects require new transmission cutting through forests and valleys. Marinus Link will facilitate a full-on assault on Tasmania. The whole reason for Marinus Link is to open Tasmania’s west and north coast to industrial wind.

Our organisation's dream of seeing Lake Pedder restored will be vanquished under this plan, as every electron of power will be required to justify the costs.

We urge everyone to get involved in the Stop Marinus - Tasmanian Power for Tasmanians & Tassie Power - Ohms Tas pages and stay abreast of the issue.

14/03/2026

Andrew Forrest, walk away from the Upper Burdekin/Gawara Baya Wind Farm train wreck.

Apple declined to partner with you because this project did not align with its values.

Destruction of critically endangered wildlife next to a World Heritage Area is not green. Apple can see this is a bad look for their company, time for you to do the same.

Great video work, Michael Seebeck, at Australian Biodiversity Alliance.

12/03/2026

We are extremely concerned about the sediment runoff occurring at the Lotus Creek Wind Farm under construction. There have been some big rainfalls over these Clarke/Connors Ranges, and minimal, if any, sediment and erosion controls are in place.

This is a complete cluster of a project smashing up some of the most beautiful and ecologically intact mountain ranges in central Queensland.

This is a disgrace to the intelligence of humankind. Steven Miles, Mick De Brenni and CS Energy hold your head in shame. Steven Miles used taxpayer funds in an indulgent purchase off multinational companies Vestas and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for $1.3B.

We are urging any residents, neighbours and conservationists in the district to please go up into these mountain ranges and document the sediment flowing into the catchments, destroying habitat for amphibians and downstream impacts into the Barrier Reef.

11/03/2026

Mission Statement: Australian Biodiversity Alliance
The Australian Biodiversity Alliance is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the environment through ecosystem preservation, protecting planetary life-support systems, and advancing education and public awareness. We partner with like-minded individuals and organizations to drive meaningful biodiversity conservation efforts. Importantly, we do not fight for or represent industry interests.
We are deeply concerned about the large-scale impacts of renewable energy projects sweeping across the Great Dividing Range and their effects on North Queensland's Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Our focus remains on ensuring that environmental protection is not compromised in the pursuit of energy transition.

26/12/2025

Since 2021, we’ve witnessed an unprecedented loss of the intact biodiversity that makes up Australia’s Great Dividing Range and many other critical habitats for wildlife. We must protect this unique natural heritage.

Produced by Michael Seebeck