 Lina Bauer with her colourful reef umbrella (Photo C4 facebook) We were proud to welcome guest speakers from GBRMPA, WTMA, QPWS, Girringun TUMRA, and Reef Ecologic, and to hear from historian Iain McCalman about John Busst’s incredible conservation story. Reflecting the overall atmosphere the Johnstone River Ukes finished the day with some cruisy tunes. The ABC Back Roads team filmed throughout the day — keep an eye out for the Mission Beach episode early next year! The Open Day was part of a whole weekend of GBR50 celebrations: A reception at Dunk Island and special ghost net exhibition at Mission Arts on Friday night; Ninney Rise Community Open day on Saturday; a Gala Dinner on Saturday night and a Clump Point fish trap clean-up on Sunday Thanks to everyone who came and made this such a special community event! Read the full coverage with photos here | The Ninney Rise Community Open Day was a huge success! Over 400 people joined us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act.
The ‘Cacophonous Curlews’ choir opened the event singing Mission Beach Naturally – A Magic Place, a song written and recorded by Mission Beach State School kids in 2017, the perfect tone for the celebration.   Historian Iain McCalman with a copy of his John Busst biography |
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 Join us for a special community celebration in the beautiful grounds of heritage-listed Ninney Rise, the former home of environmental activist John Büsst. This free, family-friendly event marks the 50th anniversary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – a milestone in conservation history. Date: 21 June 2021 Time: 11am – 3pm Location: Ninney Rise, 405 Alexander Drive Bingil Bay Bring your family, bring your friends – and be part of this meaningful celebration of community, history, and the natural wonders that define us. program
Stalls and displays will be themed around the reef and marine environment, showcasing the passion and diversity of our local community. Come along to learn, share, and celebrate the incredible legacy of reef protection that began right here at Ninney Rise. 💬 ABC wants to hear from you! Share what makes this place special, why you chose to live here, and what you love about Mission Beach. 🚐 Getting There: Please note that there will be no parking in the grounds of Ninney Rise. Register here for free shuttle bus service running throughout the day.  For more information 0414 402 315
Media Release 10 Sept 2023 A capacity crowd filled the verandahs of Ninney Rise on Saturday 7th September to meet acclaimed author and historian Iain McCalman for the launch of his latest book, John Büsst - bohemian artist and saviour of reefs and rainforests.
Guests travelled from as far as Canberra and Brisbane including Eddie Hegerl, marine scientist and friend to John Büsst whose report was pivotal to the successful court case against lime mining of Ellison Reef in 1967.
Photos above by Kerry Trapnell Photos above by Steven Nowakowski Friends of Ninney Rise is proud to host the launch of Iain McCalman's latest book, 'John Büsst - Bohemian artist and saviour of reef and rainforest'; a biography of environmental activist John Büsst. The event will be celebrated at Ninney Rise, Bingil Bay, the house built by John Büsst which became the base from which the battles were fought to save the Wet Tropics reefs and forests from exploitation during the 1960's. Büsst's efforts signalled the beginning of North Queensland's conservation movement and have inspired an unbroken history of community conservation. Kerry Foxwell-Norton will present Iain McCalman in conversation with Eddie Hegerl who wrote the Ellison Reef report for the successful court case against mining Ellison Reef for lime; and Charlie Veron known as the 'godfather of corals'. Following the book launch special guests will reflect on Büsst's achievements in a forum to discuss 'Hopes for the future of the Wet Tropics' reefs and forests' Booking and the full program here. 
"John Büsst’s love of beauty and reverence for science combined to leave two awesome, interconnected but still tragically vulnerable legacies: the conservation of both the North Queensland rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef. Iain McCalman, among the country’s finest historians, brings to life one man’s journey from art to activism, locating the roots of modern environmental consciousness in a highly creative and productive partnership of aesthetics, humanitarianism, science and politics" FRANK BONGIORNO . "In John Büsst, Iain McCalman turns his attention to the artist, architect, naturalist and environmental campaigner who helped save the Great Barrier Reef from destruction in the 1960s with hugely impressive results. Vivid, expansive and richly intelligent, it is both a tribute to a remarkable life and a fascinating and timely study of how an unlikely group of activists transformed the way Australians understand the environment". JAMES BRADLEY "Iain McCalman’s rich and incisive history of John Büsst’s resolute and brilliant fight to save the Great Barrier Reef affords us a desperately needed exemplar of what authentic love and commitment to the Earth, combined with persuasive strategy and formidable collaborations can do. The book is a shot in the arm for anyone who doubts our capacity to protect Earth’s others and a reminder that it is the wonderous nature of the Earth itself that makes ecological warriors of ordinary people." DANIELLE CELERMAJER "We are all in debt to John Büsst, pioneer defender of the environment. Here Iain McCalman brilliantly charts his life and his successful crusade to save Queensland’s reef and adjacent rainforest – one of the world’s great ecosystems". BILL GAMMAGE "Eye-opening and inspiring. The unforgettable story of one man’s struggle to save two of Australia’s most treasured world heritage environments – Queensland’s Wet Tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. With characteristic flair and subtlety, Iain McCalman rescues conservationist, artist and craftsmen, John Büsst, from relative obscurity, skilfully weaving biography with political and environmental history. Written with deep affection and admiration for his resolute, undersung subject, McCalman's penetrating biography of Büsst reminds us how little we know about the history of environmental protection in Australia". MARK McKENNA "McCalman is a great teller of stories and Büsst becomes a full-figured character within this one. He was a man who loved nature, but also people, and it was his ability to connect with others, from all walks of life, that helped him in his environmental campaigns". ROHAN JAMES LLOYD The Friends of Ninney Rise 2022 in review
The Friends of Ninney Rise are very saddened at the passing of our President, Suzie Smith on 27th December. Suzie will be greatly missed. A memorial will be held at Ninney Rise at a date to be announced. Thanks to Wildlife Queensland for this tribute to Suzie.  This is the second edition of the Different Drum, a periodical newsletter to capture the unique features of the Cassowary Coast and points of interest or concern to the residents. DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? In celebration of our diverse natural environments within the Cassowary Coast, we would love to hear your stories It could be what contributes to your sense of place or to your community identity; or it could be an activity that contributes to an eco sustainable future.
After the meeting, members of Ninney Rise along with invited guests toured the rooms of Ninney Rise and had afternoon tea on the verandah. Special thanks to Ilse Matheson, Margie Flaherty and Chris Hunter for their volunteer work, ensuring Ninney Rise looked its best on the day.
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