Nature In Focus Photography Competition: Celebrate CQ’s Natural Environments

Posted on March 17th, 2025

With over $7,000 in prizes up for grabs, FBA’s Nature In Focus photography competition is back for another incredible year.

FBA is calling on central Queensland amateur and professional photographers to showcase the beauty of the region and help FBA to celebrate one of the most productive regions in Australia.

Entrants are asked to capture one or more of the elements of the Fitzroy’s environment or the people caring for them.

The elements of our local environment are the air we breathe, our coastlines and marine life, groundwater, landscapes, the soils that grow our food and rivers, creeks and wetlands traversing the region.

Michael Loader

“Central Queensland is home to over two million head of cattle, nationally and internationally significant wetlands, marine turtle rookeries, koala habitats and the largest river system on the east coast of Australia,” Communications Coordinator Johanna Ramsey said.

“Our region is also home to 17 First Nations groups, passionate individuals, diverse communities, and primary and secondary industries.

“We hope this competition inspires locals to share their passion for central Queensland and showcase the amazing beauty of the region.”

Nicole Thornton
Emily Fehlhaber
Lilly Stoyles
Emma Theobald
Lisa Flood
Kaye Hamilton
Jamie Meyer

FBA Communications Officer Aden McLucas-Stokes encouraged entries from both amateur and professional photographers, of any age, who live or work in the Fitzroy region.

“Last year we saw some fantastic entries,” Aden said.

“We are excited to see what the creative people of CQ capture through their lens this year.

“With seven different categories and incredible prizes to be won, enter your photo for your chance to win.”

Open to anyone in central Queensland, this year’s competition has about $7,000 worth of amazing prizes and unforgettable experiences up for grabs.

Prizes include

  • 40-minute bush helicopter scenic flight over Central Highlands for three people + one night accommodation for three people at Clermont Country Motor Inn
  • Two nights accommodation at GKI Hideaway for four people
  • Capricorn Caves Capricorn Adventurer Cave Tour for four people + accommodation at Hedlow Retreat
  • Sunset cruise on the Fitzroy River for four people + one night accommodation at the Empire Hotel Rockhampton
  • Carnarvon Gorge day and night tours for four people + $800 gift voucher to be used at Carnarvon Gorge
  • Two nights accommodation at Ferns Hideaway for four people + Waterpark Farm Ecotour
  • Two day tickets to the St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend Event including entry, lunch and glamping for two people + $200 gift voucher from Anaconda

The competition opens at 9am Monday, 17 March, and closes at 5pm Tuesday, 22 April.

Enter here: https://fba.org.au/nature-in-focus-2025-registration

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