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Team Turtle CQ Monitoring Program 2022-23 Results
Posted on October 17th, 2023
Marine turtle activity along the Capricorn and Curtis Coasts was […]
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$4.5m Koala Habitat Restoration Project Kicks off in CQ
Posted on July 4th, 2023
Central Queensland’s Natural Resource Management organisation, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA), […]
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Three NEW Project Snapshots
Posted on June 22nd, 2023
We have produced three project snapshots to celebrate recent achievements. […]
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Inspiring the Next Generation
Posted on May 15th, 2023
Thanks to an FBA Community Grant, Stanwell State School has […]
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CQ in Focus – Nature Photography Competition
Posted on March 1st, 2023
$10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs Calling all CQ […]
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Women in Science!
Posted on February 22nd, 2023
The 11th of February was International Day for Women and […]
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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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Get a buzz out of Australian Pollinator Week this year
Posted on November 8th, 2022
Running November 12-20 this year, Australian Pollinator Week is an […]
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Huge Efforts by Volunteers!
Posted on October 27th, 2022
The last two months have seen some amazing efforts from […]
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Turtles about, so lights out!
Posted on October 19th, 2022
Central Queensland is home to six of the world’s seven […]
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I spy with my little eye… something beginning with ‘B’!
Posted on October 17th, 2022
You don’t have to be a pro to take part […]
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Dim the lights for Birds (and turtles) at Night!
Posted on October 5th, 2022
This Saturday 8 October is World Migratory Bird Day, an […]
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Have you got an idea to help the agriculture industry?
Posted on September 29th, 2022
Do you often find yourself daydreaming about the ‘what if’s’ […]
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Mount Etna – species survey
Posted on June 29th, 2022
FBA invites Mount Etna land managers to provide important information […]
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Face-to-Face at the CQ 2022 Big Data Forum
Posted on June 2nd, 2022
FBA’s recent successful Big Data Forum attracted over 100 local […]
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Shell-ebrate Sea Turtle Week
Posted on June 1st, 2022
It’s World Sea Turtle Week 8 – 16 June and […]
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BioCollect app for koala data will improve species survival
Posted on May 18th, 2022
A citizen science smartphone app for collecting and sharing data […]
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Get “Bee-sy” this World Bee Day
Posted on May 12th, 2022
Friday May 20 is World Bee Day, a day dedicated […]
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Better Together – National Volunteer Week
Posted on May 9th, 2022
Celebrated for the week of 16-22 May, National Volunteer Week […]
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Earth Day (22/04/22)
Posted on April 21st, 2022
April 22 is International Earth Day, a day dedicated to […]
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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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Seagrass Restoration Mission in Full Swing
Posted on March 29th, 2022
With over 1,000km of coastline to monitor, Fitzroy Basin Association […]
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Local Koalas in good hands
Posted on March 1st, 2022
The Clarke-Connors Range is one of the largest wilderness areas […]
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FBA check in on the OGRES at Mt Etna
Posted on February 14th, 2022
Two years ago, we touched base with a bunch of […]
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A sustainable central Queensland is up to all of us
Posted on February 2nd, 2022
Central Queensland’s Sustainability Strategy 2030 (CQSS2030) is a roadmap to […]
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New BOM Forecast Tools Help Wet Season Planning
Posted on January 25th, 2022
Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has provided feedback in the development […]
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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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Marine turtle watching – community guidelines
Posted on November 17th, 2021
Recreational activities on beaches have the potential to negatively impact […]
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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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How community effort helps FBA reach its objectives
Posted on November 2nd, 2021
Our community rely on clean air and water for an […]
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Team Turtle CQ Monitoring Program Tracking Progress 2020 – 2021
Posted on August 18th, 2021
The success of Team Turtle CQ (TTCQ) is due to […]
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Plastic ban Springs into action.
Posted on August 5th, 2021
Half of all plastic produced in the world is designed […]
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Second seagrass training and restoration event completed
Posted on July 26th, 2021
On 26 June, FBA and CQUniversity were joined by 26 […]
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Community grants support environmental care
Posted on July 13th, 2021
Getting on top of our local environment and keeping it […]
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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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Basking brings turtles to our attention
Posted on June 29th, 2021
It’s no coincidence that during green sea turtle basking season, […]
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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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Team Turtle CQ volunteers turn in record numbers
Posted on June 9th, 2021
Much of the information known about marine turtles in the […]
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Funds to improve farm infrastructure and pasture in Mackenzie
Posted on June 2nd, 2021
Are you a landholder in the Mackenzie region wanting financial, […]
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Capricorn Coast Community Action Plan launched
Posted on March 31st, 2021
A bold collaboration between Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) and Capricornia […]
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Science week $5000 grants
Posted on March 30th, 2021
A great celebration of all things science is Australia’s National […]
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Landcare Grants – Apply Now
Posted on February 23rd, 2021
Landcare Australian is currently seeking applications for their 2021 Woolworths […]
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Capricorn Coast unusual post-hatchling turtle stranding event
Posted on February 22nd, 2021
A number of post-hatchling flatback turtles have been found dead […]
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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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$4 Million invested into the Fitzroy Region’s Coastal Ecosystems
Posted on November 24th, 2020
The Australian Government’s Reef Trust is providing $4 million to […]
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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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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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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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Capricorn & Curtis Coast Hatchling Viewing Guide
Posted on January 14th, 2020
From December to March each year, central Queensland beaches erupt […]
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Fitzroy Reef Champions secure four awards
Posted on December 3rd, 2019
PIRATES, producers and extension officers were congratulated for their commonalities […]
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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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Huge Turtle Hero hits Berserker
Posted on August 8th, 2019
A giant five-tonne turtle is building a nest in Berserker, […]
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The benefits of a compost toilet
Posted on August 8th, 2019
We don’t normally engage in toilet talk, however, in the […]
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The Curtis Coast Carers
Posted on August 6th, 2019
Over the last four months, 805.6 hours of volunteer work […]
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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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National Landcare Program supports Koala Cameras
Posted on May 1st, 2019
Koalas in Goonderoo Reserve, located 40km south of Emerald, have […]
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Community grant uncovers local flying fox lover and community hero
Posted on March 27th, 2019
Most eight-year-olds despise needles, let alone choose to have four, […]
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Jolly Rogers strike gold with $10,000 of funding
Posted on March 21st, 2019
The Jolly Rogers Fishing Club have struck gold on their […]
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Community Groups set to make big changes
Posted on March 14th, 2019
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) has awarded $60,000 in community […]
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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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Clear space in the freezer because the toads are here
Posted on February 14th, 2019
It’s that time of the year where no one wants […]
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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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Yeppoon at the centrestage for 2018 Reef Champion Awards
Posted on December 3rd, 2018
Yeppoon Town Hall recently hosted an awards ceremony celebrating landholders, […]
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Fitzroy NRM Region proud to host 5 Reef Champion finalists!
Posted on October 31st, 2018
Across five categories, five finalists of the 2018 Reef Champion […]
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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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10 ways to protect the GBR in International Year of the Reef 2018
Posted on February 12th, 2018
Stop being disposable Eliminating single use plastic is the easiest […]
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Five Rocks Beach Clean Up 2017
Posted on December 12th, 2017
ONE weekend, 67 volunteers and in excess of 1 tonne […]
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Achieving great things for our reef, our region, our future – Part 4
Posted on November 28th, 2017
This November we’ve shared 4 short case studies that showcase […]
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Team Turtle CQ needs you!
Posted on November 20th, 2017
Marine turtles may have a hard shell – yet it […]
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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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Recording traditional ecological knowledge – Corio Bay
Posted on April 29th, 2016
This content is restricted to site members. If you are […]
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Marine Turtle report: a first for the region!
Posted on December 8th, 2015
In a first for the Capricorn and Curtis coasts, Fitzroy […]
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Discover sensational Sandy Point
Posted on November 3rd, 2015
One of our region’s most spectacular coastal locations is not […]
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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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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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Discover sensational Sandy Point these school holidays
Posted on September 29th, 2014
One of the region’s most spectacular locations will be open […]
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Humpback whales make their first appearance in Keppel Bay
Posted on July 7th, 2014
Humpback whales are arriving in Keppel Bay, near Yeppoon on […]
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Coastal blitz to clear marine debris from 1,000km of coastline
Posted on May 30th, 2014
It is ambitious and it is happening on beaches from […]
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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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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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