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Posted on June 29th, 2021
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National Volunteer Week 2020
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Posted on February 2nd, 2019
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Posted on July 31st, 2018
Highly specialised testing undertaken by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) […]
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Posted on June 4th, 2018
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Posted on May 23rd, 2018
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Posted on May 22nd, 2018
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FBA brings Joel Salatin to CQ in April
Posted on February 19th, 2018
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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 […]
8 ways to… care for creeks from the backyard!
Posted on December 24th, 2017
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Fitzroy River Turtle nesting report for 2017
Posted on December 14th, 2017
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Posted on November 14th, 2017
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On the back of our latest Annual Report, we thought […]
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 […]
FLOW and FBA proud to host CQ’s first Augmented Reality Sandbox
Posted on August 10th, 2017
To celebrate National Science Week, FLOW and FBA this week […]
Look out! Tilapia on the move!
Posted on August 8th, 2017
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Posted on June 26th, 2017
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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 […]
Wetlands Assessments commence in the Fitzroy Basin
Posted on June 7th, 2017
WETLANDS across the Fitzroy Basin are being assessed as part of […]
Sign unveiled at Mulambin Beach (Manuwi) preserves Darumbal culture
Posted on June 7th, 2017
THE unveiling of a new sign at Mulambin Beach (Manuwi) […]
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 […]
Farm, feast and film – stories of farm diversification
Posted on February 28th, 2017
CQ landholders will have a unique opportunity to hear successful […]
New ‘fish hotels’ to provide habitat for juvenile fish
Posted on December 9th, 2016
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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 […]
Community groups committed to supporting our environment
Posted on October 4th, 2016
Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has awarded community grants to organisations […]
New funds target gully erosion
Posted on July 7th, 2016
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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 […]
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 […]
Family fun with fish at Lake Callemondah
Posted on May 16th, 2016
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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 […]
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 […]
Endangered wallaby numbers positive despite drought in CQ
Posted on December 4th, 2015
Under the cover of darkness at Taunton National Park, 135 […]
Record number of nests protected for threatened Fitzroy River Turtle
Posted on November 26th, 2015
When you’re tucked up safe in bed tonight spare a […]
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 […]
Graziers reap the benefits of land management changes
Posted on November 11th, 2015
It might seem like a simple change, but by installing […]
Discover sensational Sandy Point
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Free outdoor movie and twilight walks to raise awareness of waterway health
Posted on October 22nd, 2015
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Workshop reveals the science behind our local waterways
Posted on October 15th, 2015
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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 […]
Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds
Posted on August 5th, 2015
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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 […]
Finish school holidays with family fun at Kinka Wetlands Discovery Morning
Posted on April 14th, 2015
The annual Kinka Wetlands Discovery Morning is on again from […]
Shy dolphin takes the spotlight in new children’s book
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They might be shy and like to hide, but Australian […]
World Wetlands Day – discover more at FLOW
Posted on February 2nd, 2015
Today is World Wetlands Day. Wetlands are the unsung heroes […]
Have your say on CQ’s future
Posted on January 9th, 2015
The draft Central Queensland Sustainability Strategy (CQSS:2030) has been released […]
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 […]
Fitzroy Floodplain landholder funding available
Posted on October 23rd, 2014
The Fitzroy Floodplain wetlands are recognised as a wetland of […]
Discover sensational Sandy Point these school holidays
Posted on September 29th, 2014
One of the region’s most spectacular locations will be open […]
Research partnership reveals wetlands’ importance
Posted on September 15th, 2014
New research into the nationally significant Palm Tree and Robinson […]
There’s nowhere to hide Tilapia!
Posted on August 13th, 2014
Researchers have the invasive fish Tilapia firmly in their sight […]
Fitzroy Basin’s 7,500 wetlands worth protecting, says FBA
Posted on June 30th, 2014
It is surprising to know there are almost 7,500 wetlands […]
Invasion alert – help stop the spread of Tilapia
Posted on May 26th, 2014
Tilapia, an invasive pest fish species has been found in […]
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
Don’t miss the opportunity to have a final say on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make a difference, help clean up our important creeks
Posted on February 26th, 2014
Clean Up Australia Day is synonymous with the spirit of […]
New research project on nationally significant Queensland wetlands
Posted on February 11th, 2014
Important research into the nationally significant Robinson and Palm Tree […]
Big year ahead for Fitzroy Basin
Posted on January 9th, 2014
Almost $10M will be invested in the Fitzroy Basin in […]
FBA welcomes Reef Rescue funding allocation
Posted on September 5th, 2013
Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]
Big week for Landcare and Weed busting!
Posted on August 30th, 2013
Landcare and Weedbusters week coincide next week so Fitzroy Basin […]
Reports highlight value of work with farmers & graziers
Posted on July 10th, 2013
Two reports were released today about the health of our […]
Indigenous knowledge highlighted in online videos
Posted on April 29th, 2013
Social media is helping to harness the ancient oral history […]
Fish territory expands thanks to ladder
Posted on April 29th, 2013
The Moores Creek fish ladder has expanded the territory for […]
Book tells story of threatened bum breathing turtle!
Posted on April 29th, 2013
The Fitzroy River Turtle, a vulnerable species only found in […]
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