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Reef Water Quality Report Card 2021 and 2022
Posted on July 9th, 2024
The Reef Water Quality Report Card measures progress towards the Reef […]
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First Nations Peoples have say on Fitzroy Water Plan
Posted on June 26th, 2024
For Gloria Malone engaging with the 17 First Nations groups […]
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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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Why this grazier wants more trees in the paddock
Posted on June 12th, 2024
For central Queensland grazier Anna Radel, establishing more tree coverage […]
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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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Inspiring the Next Generation
Posted on June 7th, 2024
Protecting our region’s land and sea is vital for the […]
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Hyacinth Recovery and Reuse Pilot: Making compost out of weeds
Posted on March 20th, 2024
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Celebrating World Wetlands Day at FBA
Posted on February 1st, 2024
When we think of wetlands we often think of swamps, […]
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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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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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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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New Sediment Saving Project to Protect the Reef
Posted on August 10th, 2023
Central Queensland’s natural resource management organisation, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) […]
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Plastic Free July with FBA!
Posted on July 10th, 2023
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions […]
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Endangered CQ Species Features in New Video
Posted on July 5th, 2023
We’re proud to release a new educational video that puts […]
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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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Good News For King Bluegrass
Posted on May 3rd, 2023
Through the Protecting King Bluegrass program, an area of 1,712 […]
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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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First Nations Groups Unite to Drive Change in the Health of People and Country across the Fitzroy Region
Posted on February 22nd, 2023
36 First Nations People assembled in Rockhampton this week with […]
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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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CQ Graziers Create Healthy Wetlands
Posted on February 2nd, 2023
Nankin Wetlands are located just outside of Rockhampton. They are […]
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Saving the Critically Endangered Kroombit Tinkerfrog from Extinction!
Posted on January 9th, 2023
Kroombit tinkerfrogs (Taudactylus pleione) are a very small, critically endangered […]
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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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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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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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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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Team Turtle CQ Monitoring Program Tracking Progress 2021 – 2022
Posted on October 5th, 2022
The central Queensland region is home to six of the […]
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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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Connect with nature this September
Posted on September 7th, 2022
Today (and every 7 September) marks National Threatened Species Day, […]
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Field day reveals preliminary results of drought resilience trials
Posted on September 6th, 2022
Goovigen producers Matt and Justine McLeod opened their property in […]
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FREE Flow Showcase 11 August
Posted on August 4th, 2022
Join myself as I showcase FBA, Flow and the resources […]
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Celebrate Trees this July!
Posted on July 14th, 2022
Australia’s largest tree planting and nature care event held on […]
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Soil Week Australia Competition – $1000 to WIN for your School
Posted on July 13th, 2022
A great celebration which showcases the importance of healthy soil […]
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Rising Up from Drought Together
Posted on June 13th, 2022
June 17 marks World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. […]
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World Science Festival – Gladstone
Posted on June 6th, 2022
World Science Festival Queensland is coming to Gladstone on 17-18 […]
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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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Step by step instructions for downloading and using the BioCollect app
Posted on May 18th, 2022
The following instructions make it simple to get up 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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Dim the Lights for Birds at Night! – World Migratory Bird Day
Posted on May 5th, 2022
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is celebrated on the second […]
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CQU STEM EXPO
Posted on April 28th, 2022
The upcoming 3rd Annual Educational Resources & Citizen Science Info […]
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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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Calling for CQ feral animal management contractors
Posted on March 22nd, 2022
FBA is calling for professional feral animal management contractors to […]
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Tree video trilogy turns the tables on grazing paradigm
Posted on March 10th, 2022
FBA has produced a series of three videos shedding light […]
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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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Collaboration Brings Back Endangered Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby
Posted on February 16th, 2022
The stunning bridled nail-tailed wallaby (BNTW) was believed to be […]
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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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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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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 tool released to celebrate wetlands
Posted on February 2nd, 2022
To celebrate World Wetlands Day, Fitzroy Basin Association has released […]
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Three more feral pigs collared at Mt Hutton
Posted on February 1st, 2022
Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) have been working with Southern Queensland […]
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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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A Year of Extremes for Fitzroy Land Managers
Posted on December 9th, 2021
The Fitzroy region has one of the most variable climates […]
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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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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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Custom built landholder tool offers a glimpse of the future
Posted on July 29th, 2021
Science tells us that trees in a paddock provide benefits […]
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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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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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Action towards deliberate and meaningful change
Posted on May 27th, 2021
‘More than a word’ serves as a powerful reminder to […]
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FBA book helps unleash the potential of your land
Posted on May 10th, 2021
Over two years in the making, FBA has developed a […]
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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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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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Traditional Aboriginal burning in modern day land management
Posted on March 18th, 2021
Within current Australian fire management, the discussion of risk and […]
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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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World Wetlands Day
Posted on February 1st, 2021
February 2 is World Wetlands Day and 2021 marks the […]
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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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Traditional Knowledge of the Fitzroy Basin
Posted on October 6th, 2020
Did you know that FBA created a series of videos […]
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Introducing Flow’s Noticeboard
Posted on October 6th, 2020
Hi everyone, welcome to the new Flow noticeboard where I […]
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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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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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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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Tech in a tent takes to the Region
Posted on January 15th, 2019
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA), in partnership with Glencore, unveiled […]
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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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Flow gets a facelift
Posted on December 6th, 2018
Flow has been undergoing renovations for the last six months. […]
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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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eDNA tests return encouraging results in tilapia numbers across the Fitzroy Basin
Posted on July 31st, 2018
Highly specialised testing undertaken by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) […]
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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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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 3
Posted on November 21st, 2017
This November we’re sharing 4 short case studies that showcase […]
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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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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 […]
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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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2017 July School Holiday program underway at FLOW
Posted on June 28th, 2017
Ever wondered what’s lurking in the murky waters of CQ? […]
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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FLOW celebrates their fifth birthday
Posted on March 28th, 2017
Today Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) welcomed Sacred Heart students to […]
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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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New funds target gully erosion
Posted on July 7th, 2016
Actively eroding gullies on grazing properties in the Mackenzie, Theresa, […]
$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 […]
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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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Swap the wifi for wildlife wonder
Posted on January 11th, 2016
Fitzroy Basin Association’s FLOW Visitor Centre is offering kids and […]
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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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Environmental education program goes with the FLOW
Posted on July 14th, 2015
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) is taking its environmental education […]
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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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Cure those winter blues at FLOW these school holidays
Posted on June 26th, 2015
The school holidays are here again and FLOW Visitors Centre […]
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Shy dolphin takes the spotlight in new children’s book
Posted on March 23rd, 2015
They might be shy and like to hide, but Australian […]
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World Wetlands Day – discover more at FLOW
Posted on February 2nd, 2015
Today is World Wetlands Day. Wetlands are the unsung heroes […]
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Dinosaurs, barking owls, art exhibit and war memorabilia this school holidays at FLOW Visitors Centre
Posted on January 13th, 2015
Have you run out of ideas on how to entertain […]
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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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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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Students’ sustainability books on show at FLOW
Posted on July 4th, 2014
FLOW, Fitzroy Basin Association’s Visitor Centre in Rockhampton will host […]
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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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Bugs for birthday
Posted on March 28th, 2014
Insects and bugs may seem a strange way to celebrate […]
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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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Big week for Landcare and Weed busting!
Posted on August 30th, 2013
Landcare and Weedbusters week coincide next week so Fitzroy Basin […]
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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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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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Saving the Critically Endangered Kroombit Tinkerfrog
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A snapshot of the Saving the Critically Endangered Kroombit tinkerfrog […]
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Bringing back the endangered bridled nail-tailed wallaby at Taunton National Park (Scientific) through effective predator control
Posted on February 16th, 2022
The core BNTW population estimated by CMR data increased by […]
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