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FBA brings Joel Salatin to CQ in April
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New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks
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New FBA program for grain growers
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New ‘fish hotels’ to provide habitat for juvenile fish
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FBA signs MOU with GreenCollar, carbon project developer
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Access training support and expertise to benefit your grazing business
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Grazing BMP Expo
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New funds target gully erosion
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Actively eroding gullies on grazing properties in the Mackenzie, Theresa, […]
$500,000 fish ladder launched at Fitzroy Barrage improves habitat connectivity
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An innovative fishway installed at the Fitzroy River Barrage in […]
Totally Wild film crew turns their lens to Fitzroy Basin projects
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The Fitzroy Basin region is home to rare wildlife, leading […]
Family fun with fish at Lake Callemondah
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Rivers free of barriers are vital to protecting fish that […]
FBA invites landholders to attend gully repair field days
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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 […]
Swap the wifi for wildlife wonder
Posted on January 11th, 2016
Fitzroy Basin Association’s FLOW Visitor Centre is offering kids and […]
Personalised visits help graziers prepare for Grazing BMP Accreditation
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When Sue and David Walmsley purchased Warm-ley in 2009, the […]
New gully repair projects document sediment savings in bid to save reef
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Graziers reap the benefits of land management changes
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Discover sensational Sandy Point
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Record attendance for Accelerated Grazing BMP program
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Free outdoor movie and twilight walks to raise awareness of waterway health
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Workshop reveals the science behind our local waterways
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Fluvial geomorphology sounds out of this world, however 17 participants […]
Support available for graziers wanting to improve profit and performance
Posted on October 7th, 2015
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Growers and graziers urged to apply now for innovation funds
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Do you want to try a new technique in your […]
Spending time on the business message that hits home for 1,000th Grazing BMP enterprise
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Amy and Richard Holcombe bought Kinma, a 1,610ha grazing operation […]
Grazier reaps rewards of long-term commitment to sustainability
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When Chris Hensley and his wife Nina bought Peak Vale […]
Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds
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Do you live in Gladstone, Rockhampton or on the Capricorn […]
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 […]
Cure those winter blues at FLOW these school holidays
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The school holidays are here again and FLOW Visitors Centre […]
CQUni and Fitzroy Basin Association helping teachers find science education paradise in Gladstone for Science Week
Posted on June 25th, 2015
Pre-service and in-service teachers from around Queensland will converge on […]
Pasture rundown the focus of new demonstration site and funding
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A new grazing pasture rundown demonstration site has been established […]
Calling all grain growers wanting to innovate
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Graziers invited to test their property’s water quality at Beef Week
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Grazing inspiration session not to be missed
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Finish school holidays with family fun at Kinka Wetlands Discovery Morning
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Glencore supports agricultural industry with IT package
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Grain grower raises the bar through innovation
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Information flows with most up-to-date river health report
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The Fitzroy Partnership for River Health today released a comprehensive […]
Grazing BMP set to expand with new 3 year commitment to program funding
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Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) Chief Executive Officer Paul Birch […]
Capella graziers among the first in line as Accredited Producers
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With a long-held commitment to ongoing education and learning, Capella […]
Fitzroy Floodplain landholder funding available
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The Fitzroy Floodplain wetlands are recognised as a wetland of […]
Innovative solutions to rundown pastures
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CQ graziers will learn practical and cutting edge techniques to […]
Discover sensational Sandy Point these school holidays
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One of the region’s most spectacular locations will be open […]
Focus on consumer priority number 1
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While the list of challenges for the Queensland grazing industry […]
Sponsorship to attend Landcare conference on offer
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There’s nowhere to hide Tilapia!
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Grains BMP opens up new way forward for Wandoan farmer
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A new way forward with the implementation of spray rig […]
National Landcare Award winner to inspire community action
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With a lengthy and well-respected history in community conservation, 2012 […]
Light bulb moment for all in Grazing BMP
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For an industry renowned for its isolation and solitude, the […]
Students’ sustainability books on show at FLOW
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Workshops to provide solutions for pasture rundown
Posted on June 4th, 2014
Pasture productivity and rundown solutions for graziers will be tackled […]
Coastal blitz to clear marine debris from 1,000km of coastline
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It is ambitious and it is happening on beaches from […]
Invasion alert – help stop the spread of Tilapia
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Tilapia, an invasive pest fish species has been found in […]
Grazing industry on front foot
Posted on May 25th, 2014
Instead of sitting on its hands the grazing industry 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 […]
Healthy soils secrets at the bottom of a pit
Posted on May 6th, 2014
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) will run another series of […]
Grazing industry on the front foot through BMP program
Posted on April 28th, 2014
Grazing BMP was the focus of attention for the wrong […]
Apply now for Reef Programme funding
Posted on April 15th, 2014
Expressions of interest are being sought from land managers to […]
Final chance: Capricorn-Curtis Coast environmental values submissions
Posted on April 8th, 2014
Don’t miss the opportunity to have a final say on […]
100th grazier completes Best Management Practices program
Posted on March 21st, 2014
The Grazing Best Management Practices (Grazing BMP) program has reached […]
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 […]
FBA welcomes industry support for Grazing BMP
Posted on February 4th, 2014
Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]
Big year ahead for Fitzroy Basin
Posted on January 9th, 2014
Almost $10M will be invested in the Fitzroy Basin in […]
Flood recovery funding – round two for CQ
Posted on November 18th, 2013
With the wet season around the corner landholders are being […]
Getting the most out of what you have
Posted on October 23rd, 2013
Unlocking the secrets behind productive soil is vital for a […]
Mutual benefits key to co-existence
Posted on October 23rd, 2013
Central Queensland needs to start setting the agenda – not […]
Forum explores co-existence in CQ
Posted on October 9th, 2013
Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]
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 […]
Fish territory expands thanks to ladder
Posted on April 29th, 2013
The Moores Creek fish ladder has expanded the territory for […]
New CORS network to connect CQ growers
Posted on April 29th, 2013
Central Queensland will soon be covered by a network of […]
Second Reef Report Card released
Posted on April 22nd, 2013
The Reef Plan Second Report Card, which shows encouraging progress […]
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