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Plastic ban Springs into action.
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Community grants support environmental care
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Basking brings turtles to our attention
Posted on June 29th, 2021
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Fitzroy Integrated Science Forum keeps stakeholders updated
Posted on June 28th, 2021
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Team Turtle CQ volunteers turn in record numbers
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Capricorn Coast Community Action Plan launched
Posted on March 31st, 2021
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Science week $5000 grants
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Capricorn Coast unusual post-hatchling turtle stranding event
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Posted on November 24th, 2020
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Fitzroy Reef Champions secure four awards
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The Curtis Coast Carers
Posted on August 6th, 2019
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Drain Buddies installed across Yeppoon, Gladstone and Rockhampton
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National Landcare Program supports Koala Cameras
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Community grant uncovers local flying fox lover and community hero
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Community Groups set to make big changes
Posted on March 14th, 2019
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Volunteer group removes 500kg of weeds in one weekend
Posted on February 28th, 2019
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Three long term projects deliver success across the region
Posted on December 10th, 2018
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Yeppoon at the centrestage for 2018 Reef Champion Awards
Posted on December 3rd, 2018
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Fitzroy NRM Region proud to host 5 Reef Champion finalists!
Posted on October 31st, 2018
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Posted on April 18th, 2018
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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 […]

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 […]

Team Turtle CQ needs you!
Posted on November 20th, 2017
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Community groups committed to supporting our environment
Posted on October 4th, 2016
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Recording traditional ecological knowledge – Corio Bay
Posted on April 29th, 2016
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Marine Turtle report: a first for the region!
Posted on December 8th, 2015
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Discover sensational Sandy Point
Posted on November 3rd, 2015
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Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds
Posted on August 5th, 2015
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Have your say on CQ’s future
Posted on January 9th, 2015
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Discover sensational Sandy Point these school holidays
Posted on September 29th, 2014
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Humpback whales make their first appearance in Keppel Bay
Posted on July 7th, 2014
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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 […]

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 […]

Final chance: Capricorn-Curtis Coast environmental values submissions
Posted on April 8th, 2014
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Big year ahead for Fitzroy Basin
Posted on January 9th, 2014
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