Cirrus@Austlit

'The focus of the Brisbane River Story: Meanders through Time, is stated in the preface: 'This book draws together early and more recent observations and analyses of the Brisbane River and its capacity to service the demands of the growing city of Brisbane and the needs of other centres of settlement, particularly Ipswich, situated on its major tributary the Bremer.' The book documents the changes in the river due to the effect of European habitation around it, highlights past priorities that have caused its degradation, and discusses its need for future survival.' (Introduction)