Andrew B. Rens

  • Cairns students fight rainforest sell-off

    By Andrew B. Rens CAIRNS — Students have condemned a plan by the Queensland government to sell off rainforest hill slopes surrounding the future James Cook University campus at Smithfield, north of here. The land, which adjoins World

  • Campaign continues against Kuranda Skyrail

    By Andrew B. Rens CAIRNS — In a public demonstration of outrage at the proposed Kuranda Skyrail, more than 400 people marched here on April 16. The rally, organised by People Against Kuranda Skyrail (PAKS), condemned the Queensland

  • National park on Starcke land

    By Andrew B. Rens CAIRNS — "This is a great victory for the Aboriginal and green movements. Together we've set a new precedent for conserving natural and cultural heritage", said Michael Winer of the Wilderness Society, describing the state