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An image shared by Dr Daryl McPhee of one of three men alleged to have illegally speared and killed a protected species of groper at Amity Point on North Stradbroke Island on Tuesday, February 13.

‘You can’t just have people shooting and killing animals and asking questions later’

The killing of a protected species of groper off North Stradbroke Island is being investigated, with three men urged to turn themselves in.

  • Courtney Kruk

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The search continues.

Crocodile search on Straddie scaled back

The search for the reported sighting of a crocodile continued on the weekend but has since been scaled back.

  • Jocelyn Garcia
Footage believed to be a crocodile at North Stradbroke Island was actually a dugong.

‘Crocodile footage’ off Brisbane not all it’s snapped up to be

A search for a crocodile in waters off Brisbane is continuing, despite the latest sighting confirmed as a less toothy animal.

  • Stuart Layt
A file image of a crocodile in the Daintree River, north of Cairns.

Crikey! Rangers scramble to confirm croc sighting on Straddie

Signs will be posted and drones launched to find the reptile, but the unflappable Indigenous tour guide who first spotted the croc jumped in the water to spear a flathead.

  • Jocelyn Garcia
The attack occurred on North Stradbroke Island in April 2021 (file image).

‘Too far’: Duo jailed over Stradbroke campsite armed assault

Two men have been jailed for going “too far” with self-defence by engaging in an armed reprisal after their Queensland campsite was attacked.

  • Rex Martinich
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Proposed planning changes at Point Lookout on Minjerribah.

Building on the point: Maps reveal future of Straddie under land deal

Houses, holiday accommodation and new industries will be considered for almost 250ha of land set to be rezoned on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah).

  • Sean Parnell
Stradbroke Island.

Distant shore: No bridge to Straddie, major connections still unclear

The Queensland government is again reviewing North Stradbroke Island transport as a nearby $1.3 billion harbour development proposal attracts fresh scrutiny.

  • Tony Moore
Rescue workers search for Jordan Kelly from one of eight aircraft that scoured the area off North Stradbroke Island on Sunday.

Police hold out hope of bringing missing surf ski rider home

Jordan Kelly went missing after he lost hold of his ski at North Stradbroke on Saturday night.

  • Jocelyn Garcia
The pair were riding surf skis similar to the one pictured, with police urging anyone with any information about their wherabouts to contact them urgently.

Police name man missing off Stradbroke, as grave fears held for his safety

The 26-year-old went for a paddle on Saturday with a friend, who returned and told police the pair got into trouble then became weak and tired on the water.

  • Stuart Layt

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