An innovative research project in central Queensland is tracking cattle movement in paddocks with different layouts, to see how much cattle rely on creeks for drinking water when a trough is available. Cattle have been fitted with GPS collars that track their every move. This project has been supported by the Australian and Queensland Government’s Paddock to Reef program, and involves Fitzroy Basin Association, CSIRO, and CQ University.

Vulnerable under Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 and Australia’s Environment Protection […]

Brett and Renee Christie own Wedgewood, a grazing business located 50 kilometres north of Blackwater in the Fitzroy Basin.
The 2200 acres of brigalow-scrub soil country is used to produce organic beef.
Hear from Brett about how and why he farms with sustainable outcomes in mind.

Endangered under Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 and Vulnerable under Australia’s […]

Head Under Water volunteers regularly dive on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef – all in the name of science.
Their observations contribute to research that informs the improved management of the reef. The group has received support from Fitzroy Basin Association through the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country, and the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

FBA is working closely with a group of dedicated graziers […]

With the support of FBA through funds from the Queensland Government’s Innovations Fund, these two grain growers were able to implement practice changes that improves their sustainability and profitability.

  Jack and Liz Mayne are the inaugural proprietors to […]

These small frogs grow to about 25mm in length and can be identified by an X-shaped patch between its shoulders. Its body is greyish with brown specks, and yellowish back legs. It has darker grey spots between the eyes and a rounded nose.