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Fitzroy Water Quality Program – E-magazine out now!

Posted on June 18th, 2024

Read about the on-ground projects delivered as part of the […]

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NEW VIDEO – FBA Creek Rehabilitation Project

Posted on June 10th, 2024

Our Waterway’s team have not only been busy completing our […]

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Hyacinth Recovery and Reuse Pilot: Making compost out of weeds

Posted on March 20th, 2024

A pilot project is experimenting with harvesting an invasive, fast-spreading […]

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January 2024 Update: The Fitzroy Water Quality Program

Posted on January 17th, 2024

The Great Barrier Reef Foundation’s Fitzroy Water Quality Program aims to stop […]

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Restoring Fish Passage: A Triumph for Freshwater Ecosystems

Posted on September 12th, 2023

In the heart of the Fitzroy Basin lies a vital […]

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June 2023 Update: The Fitzroy Water Quality Program

Posted on June 20th, 2023

The Great Barrier Reef Foundations (GBRF) Fitzroy Water Quality Program […]

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DIY – World Wetlands Day

Posted on February 2nd, 2023

The 2nd of February is World Wetlands Day 2023. Wetlands […]

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An Update: The Fitzroy Water Quality Program

Posted on December 19th, 2022

The Great Barrier Reef Foundations (GBRF) Fitzroy Water Quality Program […]

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CQ Seagrass Regeneration Project wins Reef Community Champion Award

Posted on December 1st, 2022

Last night the 2022 Reef Champion awards were announced, and […]

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Feral Animal Roadshow a Success!

Posted on November 28th, 2022

Check your gear, know your gear and take the time […]

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Can you meet the challenge this National Water Week?

Posted on October 13th, 2022

This 17-23 October is National Water Week, and while the […]

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Fitzroy Feral Animal Control Specialists

Posted on October 12th, 2022

Need help controlling feral animals on your land? If so […]

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Learn about our region’s waterways online to celebrate World Rivers Day

Posted on September 21st, 2022

With over 20,000km of creeks and rivers flowing through it, […]

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Protecting King Bluegrass in Albinia National Park

Posted on September 12th, 2022

Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA), Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) […]

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Plastic Free July

Posted on June 30th, 2022

Plastic Free July is a global movement that promotes and […]

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Phenomenal pandanus planting event proves the power of volunteers

Posted on April 14th, 2022

Pandanus expert Joel Fostin is known among coastal councils, conservation […]

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Tunuba (Fitzroy River) rubbish reduced by 628kg

Posted on April 7th, 2022

What a way for 24 dedicated volunteers to spend a […]

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Stream Bank Stabilisation Project Tested by Recent Rain

Posted on February 2nd, 2022

The Fitzroy Basin, in Central Queensland, drains into the Great […]

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New tool released to celebrate wetlands

Posted on February 2nd, 2022

To celebrate World Wetlands Day, Fitzroy Basin Association has released […]

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Fox den numbers on decline

Posted on December 1st, 2021

FBA partnership coordinator Dan Rea has been working with Queensland […]

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Cap Coast weed dilemma solved by smart collaboration

Posted on November 4th, 2021

Weed management is a prickly topic on the Capricorn Coast […]

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Stopping sediment – how land managers are helping to improve the health of the Great Barrier Reef

Posted on June 29th, 2021

A $19.6 million investment under the Reef Trust Partnership aims […]

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Fitzroy Integrated Science Forum keeps stakeholders updated

Posted on June 28th, 2021

Extension officers, industry, government, Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisations, Landcare […]

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Beef Australia – Property Visit Insight

Posted on April 28th, 2021

Belmont is a 3260ha property 37km north of Rockhampton on […]

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How to Prevent and Remediate Gully Erosion – Educational Videos

Posted on March 15th, 2021

To help landholders prevent and remediate gully erosion on their […]

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A CQ Guide to Beach Safety

Posted on December 17th, 2020

Located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef […]

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Capricorn Coast Creates a Community Action Plan

Posted on December 15th, 2020

FBA, in partnership with Capricornia Catchments, is currently undergoing a […]

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Marine Turtles Dig the Dark!

Posted on October 21st, 2020

Marine turtle season is underway and there is one key […]

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Community comes together to fight Cat’s Claw

Posted on September 23rd, 2020

Thousands of tiny beetles have been carefully raised by Gidarjil […]

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2019-2020 National Landcare Program Highlights

Posted on September 15th, 2020

The 2019-2020 financial year was another fantastic year for Fitzroy […]

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Meet the Fitzroy region’s Climate Mate – Dan!

Posted on September 14th, 2020

We are proud to announce that FBA’s Science Engagement Officer […]

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Water quality projects stopping 50,000 tonnes of sediment polluting our Reef

Posted on September 14th, 2020

The Great Barrier Reef Foundation has today announced a program […]

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National Volunteer Week 2020

Posted on May 25th, 2020

National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration that acknowledges the […]

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From clipboard to BioCollect App – TTCQ continues to grow

Posted on May 1st, 2020

Moving from a clipboard to the Atlas of Living Australia’s […]

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Open the Gate forum brings global knowledge to Rockhampton

Posted on March 16th, 2020

Headlining names in soil health and grazing land management drew […]

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Natural desalination plant prepares farm for dry future

Posted on March 4th, 2020

The ingenuity of a natural desalination plant at High Valley […]

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FBA shows CQUniversity students how to heal eroding gullies

Posted on November 28th, 2019

Seven CQUniversity students studying courses in Conservation, Land Management and […]

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A Day of Celebrations – FBA’s AGM & Streambank Stabilisation Project unveiled

Posted on October 30th, 2019

Thursday, 17 October was a day of celebration for Fitzroy […]

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3639 cigarettes find a home in CQ drains

Posted on September 26th, 2019

There’s only one difference between a Chupa-Chup and a cotton […]

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How does erosion impact the reef?

Posted on August 8th, 2019

The river system which divides Rockhampton into north and south […]

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Drain Buddies installed across Yeppoon, Gladstone and Rockhampton

Posted on July 15th, 2019

Humans are responsible for 100% of marine debris, and locally, […]

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Can better grazing practices really improve water quality on the Reef?

Posted on June 20th, 2019

Graziers across the Fitzroy are working hard to better their […]

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Volunteer group removes 500kg of weeds in one weekend

Posted on February 28th, 2019

Last weekend, a group of 18 dedicated volunteers from North […]

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Three long term projects deliver success across the region

Posted on December 10th, 2018

2018 marks the conclusion of several long-term projects lead by […]

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Weevils: the biocontrol measure for weeds in the Fitzroy

Posted on September 13th, 2018

They may not look like much, but these fingernail-sized weevils […]

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Ten Ways Trees make a big difference

Posted on July 31st, 2018

Aussies are busy getting their hands dirty and reconnecting with […]

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Toilet bowl no place for fish

Posted on July 11th, 2018

To help stop our region’s waterway health from going down […]

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Caring for Police Creek

Posted on June 4th, 2018

Police Creek in the Gladstone region has a very high […]

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Caring for Moores Creek

Posted on June 4th, 2018

Moores Creek, filtering from Mount Archer, through North Rockhampton, into […]

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Caring for Fig Tree Creek

Posted on June 4th, 2018

Fig Tree Creek, which meanders through Yeppoon, has a residential […]

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10 ways to terminate tilapia!

Posted on May 23rd, 2018

Learn how to confidently identify the species Tilapia are an […]

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Are you living in a fish friendly neighbourhood?

Posted on April 18th, 2018

Fishing is a favourite past-time for many, and seafood and […]

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FBA Prickly Acacia project delivers outstanding results

Posted on February 28th, 2018

Local landholder efforts over the duration of a five-year weed […]

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New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks

Posted on January 25th, 2018

This year FBA is launching a new project through funding […]

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8 ways to… care for creeks from the backyard!

Posted on December 24th, 2017

1. Compost! It’s critical to dispose of lawn clippings and […]

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Achieving great things for our reef, our region, our future – Part 2

Posted on November 14th, 2017

FBA works with community groups, landholders and industry to improve […]

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Achieving great things for our reef, our region, our future – Part 1

Posted on November 7th, 2017

On the back of our latest Annual Report, we thought […]

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FBA delivers $120 000 in Community Grants for the National Landcare Programme

Posted on August 17th, 2017

Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) have awarded $120,000 in community […]

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Look out! Tilapia on the move!

Posted on August 8th, 2017

Following the significant flooding events experienced within the Basin in […]

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How to build a Porous Check Dam

Posted on June 23rd, 2017

In this short video, learn how to build two types […]

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Have your say on draft environmental values and water quality objectives

Posted on March 15th, 2017

You are invited to have your say on draft environmental […]

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New ‘fish hotels’ to provide habitat for juvenile fish

Posted on December 9th, 2016

Proving that hotels are not just for humans, Fitzroy Basin […]

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FBA signs MOU with GreenCollar, carbon project developer

Posted on November 9th, 2016

JOINT RELEASE – FBA & GREENCOLLAR An MOU signed between […]

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Community groups committed to supporting our environment

Posted on October 4th, 2016

Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has awarded community grants to organisations […]

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New funds target gully erosion

Posted on July 7th, 2016

Actively eroding gullies on grazing properties in the Mackenzie, Theresa, […]

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$500,000 fish ladder launched at Fitzroy Barrage improves habitat connectivity

Posted on May 23rd, 2016

An innovative fishway installed at the Fitzroy River Barrage in […]

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Totally Wild film crew turns their lens to Fitzroy Basin projects

Posted on May 16th, 2016

The Fitzroy Basin region is home to rare wildlife, leading […]

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Family fun with fish at Lake Callemondah

Posted on May 16th, 2016

Rivers free of barriers are vital to protecting fish that […]

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FBA invites landholders to attend gully repair field days

Posted on April 1st, 2016

Gully repair will be the focus at a series of […]

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FBA launches Plan to protect the Reef and improve water quality

Posted on February 22nd, 2016

Through funding from the Australian Government’s Reef Programme, FBA has […]

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New gully repair projects document sediment savings in bid to save reef

Posted on November 23rd, 2015

A group of six Central Queensland graziers have put their […]

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Graziers reap the benefits of land management changes

Posted on November 11th, 2015

It might seem like a simple change, but by installing […]

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Free outdoor movie and twilight walks to raise awareness of waterway health

Posted on October 22nd, 2015

Have you ever wondered what the wildlife of Moores Creek […]

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Workshop reveals the science behind our local waterways

Posted on October 15th, 2015

Fluvial geomorphology sounds out of this world, however 17 participants […]

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Grazier reaps rewards of long-term commitment to sustainability

Posted on August 20th, 2015

When Chris Hensley and his wife Nina bought Peak Vale […]

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Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds

Posted on August 5th, 2015

Do you live in Gladstone, Rockhampton or on the Capricorn […]

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Fitzroy Basin water quality scores high in new Agricultural Use Report

Posted on June 29th, 2015

The Fitzroy Partnership for River Health today released its 2013-14 […]

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Have your say on CQ’s future

Posted on January 9th, 2015

The draft Central Queensland Sustainability Strategy (CQSS:2030) has been released […]

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Information flows with most up-to-date river health report

Posted on December 14th, 2014

The Fitzroy Partnership for River Health today released a comprehensive […]

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Fitzroy Floodplain landholder funding available

Posted on October 23rd, 2014

The Fitzroy Floodplain wetlands are recognised as a wetland of […]

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Research partnership reveals wetlands’ importance

Posted on September 15th, 2014

New research into the nationally significant Palm Tree and Robinson […]

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There’s nowhere to hide Tilapia!

Posted on August 13th, 2014

Researchers have the invasive fish Tilapia firmly in their sight […]

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Invasion alert – help stop the spread of Tilapia

Posted on May 26th, 2014

Tilapia, an invasive pest fish species has been found in […]

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Feedback sought on Capricorn and Curtis Coasts water quality objectives

Posted on May 22nd, 2014

The period for making submissions on this project closed 16 […]

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Final chance: Capricorn-Curtis Coast environmental values submissions

Posted on April 8th, 2014

Don’t miss the opportunity to have a final say on […]

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Global spotlight to shine on local creek conservation efforts

Posted on March 19th, 2014

Although it’s only small, locally important Fig Tree Creek, which […]

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Funding helps land managers make improvements to protect reef

Posted on March 3rd, 2014

Central Queensland‘s leading natural resource management group, Fitzroy Basin Association […]

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Make a difference, help clean up our important creeks

Posted on February 26th, 2014

Clean Up Australia Day is synonymous with the spirit of […]

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Big year ahead for Fitzroy Basin

Posted on January 9th, 2014

Almost $10M will be invested in the Fitzroy Basin in […]

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Reports highlight value of work with farmers & graziers

Posted on July 10th, 2013

Two reports were released today about the health of our […]

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Fish territory expands thanks to ladder

Posted on April 29th, 2013

The Moores Creek fish ladder has expanded the territory for […]

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More resources related to eDNA tests return encouraging results in tilapia numbers across the Fitzroy Basin

Walking the Landscape Water Park Catchment Story

Posted on August 12th, 2020

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Paddock to Reef Flyer

Posted on June 8th, 2020

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Fitzroy Region – Understand Your Flood Risk

Posted on April 30th, 2020

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Totally Wild – S23 Ep. 153

Posted on February 17th, 2020

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Riparian fencing – long-term projects show improved conditions

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Tackling feral pigs together increases effectiveness

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Land managers band together to control wild dogs

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Reducing the spread of Parkinsonia

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Moura pig control

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Halting Cats Claw Creeper in the Boyne Valley

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Gully Stabilisation & Soil Conservation Case Study

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Rock chute case study

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Fishway case study

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Wetland protection case study

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Additional funding leads to significant increase in hatching rates

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Fitzroy Basin awareness campaign 2017

Posted on January 29th, 2020

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Plants and culture on Great Keppel Island with Bob Muir

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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The Fitzroy River with Billy Mann

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan – Environment

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan – Agriculture

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Cane toad challenge community grants Greening Australia

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Fish hotels

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Fitzroy River Turtle

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Improving fish passage in the Fitzroy Basin

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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Fighting Tilapia

Posted on January 23rd, 2020

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The Moores Creek catchment

Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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2019 Cane Toad Hunt

Posted on January 22nd, 2020

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FBA waterway health poster

Posted on January 20th, 2020

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Natural Grasslands Fact Sheet

Posted on January 16th, 2020

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Wetlands Case Study

Posted on January 16th, 2020

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Wetland Case Study

Posted on January 16th, 2020

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Wetland case study

Posted on January 16th, 2020

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Wetland case study

Posted on January 16th, 2020

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Case Study

Posted on January 16th, 2020

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Walking the Landscape Lower Fitzroy Catchment Story

Posted on January 16th, 2020

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Walking the Landscape Calliope Catchment Story

Posted on January 16th, 2020

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Tilapia Map

Posted on July 15th, 2019

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FBA’s Tilapia A4 factsheet

Posted on July 15th, 2019

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Educational FBA paddock to reef resources

Posted on July 3rd, 2019

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