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GhostNets Australia are certainly on a winning streak. Just to add to their growing list of environmental, design and film awards, GhostNets Australia have recently been awarded the 2012 Sustainable Ocean Innovation Award for their work in northern Australia, competing with applications from the US, Canada, Philippines, Fiji, Australia, Indonesia, and the UK.

The award is granted in recognition of contribution and advances in technology and strategies to reduce or repair our impact on our oceans.

The GhostNets Australia program is a fantastic example of innovation in action. Solving our environmental problems needs a healthy dose of lateral thinking in order to first see a solution and then brainstorm a way to make it happen. What particularly impressed us was how they have initiated a program that turns ugly ghost nets into beautiful artwork that is sought after by esteemed collectors of Indigenous art around the world. Not only this, GhostNets Australia is working to determine the source of the nets and resolve a complex social issue by capacity building and partnerships.

- David Lennon, director of Sustainable Oceans International.

We are very honoured to have received this award. This recognition of all our efforts will be a huge boost to our team’s morale as we launch into the next phase of the program – tackling the source of the issue and working directly with fishermen in south east Asia. Thank you.

- Riki Gunn, Coordinator of GhostNets Australia.

Visual Obsession have worked alongside GhostNets Australia for the past three years, including filming, editing, project management and graphic design.
At the 2011 Queensland Multi Media Awards, Visual Obsession and GhostNets Australia won Best Logo Design (Not For Profit) and Best Environmental Story for the documentary titled “The Young Man and the Ghost Net”. This documentary was also selected from numerous video submissions, as one of only nine international documentaries to be highlighted at the 5th International Marine Debris Conference (5IMDC) Movie Night in Hawaii March 2011. In 2012, GhostNets Australia won the Creative Arts Category in the World Wildlife Fund Earth Hour Awards in New South Wales… a very popular choice.

A big congratulations to the hard-working and dedicated team at GhostNets Australia!

 - The crew from Visual Obsession

CLICK HERE to read more about GhostNets Australia and the fantastic work they do.

Congratulations Bob and the Unity Team, it’s a pleasure working with you.
(The Visual Obsession Crew)

With a clear win for the mayoral position in Cairns, Mr Manning and six of his Unity team are set to join council ranks. Visual Obsession is proud to have assisted with this successful campaign by delivering their message throughout the campaign with the use of online and print media.
The message of Bob Manning and his Unity Team was clear, and how to extend this to the community was the task set for Visual Obsession. By using progressive technology and accomplished staff, Visual Obsession produced a TV Ad, various print media and advertising, the Vote Unity Website and set-up the Social Media marketing.

The outcome of the election held by Cairns Regional Council was a victory and the final count revealed Mr Manning held 55 per cent of the mayoral vote which was 34 points clear of his closest rival, Ms Schier. This success demonstrates the community’s support of a back to basics spending. The Far North’s economy is struggling to recover from the global financial crisis and Bob Manning has vowed to restore confidence and opportunities, synonymous with the wave of success in the 80’s & 90’s.

It’s easy to talk about what’s wrong with the economy in Cairns but it’s going to take a huge effort to make it right.

- Bob Manning

Bob Manning and the Unity Team’s key objectives are:

Cairns Economic Revitalisation:

• Tourism – restore Cairns as one of the top Australian destinations
• Retention of ‘trading port’ status
• Marine industries – ship repairs, white boats, grey boats, protection and preservation of strategic land holdings and port access corridors
• HMAS Cairns – increased Naval

Economic Diversification:

• Education – attracting international students to Cairns
• Tropical expertise – develop potential/specialisation
• JCU – on campus college / growth

Cairns Regional Council performance:

• Continuous improvement in service
• Capital expenditure – not to exceed Council’s forecast capacity

Aviation and Commercial Potential of Cairns International Airport

Have you ever wanted to travel the world but are unsure where to go, what to see or even where to start?  Wish you could have your very own personal travel guide that is in-expensive, experienced and friendly?  Well check out the new Travel Experience website Visual Obsession has just designed and developed!

What a fantastic concept! Travel Experience is a locally owned travel agent, based in Mareeba and Atherton, specialising in group tours and holiday packages all over the world. Travel is their passion, and they are keen to share their experiences with you to help you find your way around the world. Read More