More news related to Landcare: 25 years on and still going strong
Team Hatchlings now Podcast Superstars
Posted on August 6th, 2024
Team Hatchlings are a passionate group of young conservationists from […]
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Introducing The Ripple Effect Podcast Season Three: Barrier Breakers
Posted on July 31st, 2024
Our Podcast is live – Listen to Episode one of […]
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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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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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Inspiring the Next Generation
Posted on June 7th, 2024
Protecting our region’s land and sea is vital for the […]
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See you at Beef!
Posted on April 15th, 2024
FBA is proud to be supporting partners of Beef 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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Planning 2024 and Shaping FBA’s future
Posted on February 1st, 2024
With 2024 now well underway FBA staff have been busy […]
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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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Good news travels fast – A GRASS project
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
It’s true what they say, good news travels fast! Talk […]
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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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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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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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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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Have a Sustainable Christmas!
Posted on December 1st, 2022
It’s nearly Christmas! Did you know the amount of waste […]
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AN FBA PROJECT SNAPSHOT -Lower Fitzroy streambank stabilisation project
Posted on November 1st, 2022
The People Behind the Project Erosion Site IdentifiedWatching his property […]
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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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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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Weeds – a hot topic at recent Gemfields event
Posted on September 5th, 2022
Weeds are bad for business. They decrease yields, interfere with […]
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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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FBA’s 2022 Volunteer Thank you Event
Posted on July 5th, 2022
FBA works with hundreds of volunteers every year. Without them, […]
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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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Be Brave. Make Change. National Reconciliation Week 2022
Posted on May 26th, 2022
Check out our Facebook page to learn more.
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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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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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Evidence of a job well done
Posted on April 11th, 2022
Delayed and uncertain return on investment is a well-known obstacle […]
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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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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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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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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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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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FBA’s 2020-21 Annual Report
Posted on November 10th, 2021
We are proud to announce the launch of our 2020-21 […]
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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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Plastic ban Springs into action.
Posted on August 5th, 2021
Half of all plastic produced in the world is designed […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Celebrating NAIDOC Week
Posted on November 10th, 2020
The Fitzroy Region encompasses the traditional lands of many first […]
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FBA Joins the Capricorn Coast Food and Wine Festival for another Farmer Meets Foodie Event
Posted on October 8th, 2020
We were proud to join the Capricorn Food and Wine […]
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School Holiday Activity – Design Competition
Posted on September 23rd, 2020
Help Capricorn Coast Landcare group jazz up their new electric […]
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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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National Volunteer Week 2020
Posted on May 25th, 2020
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration that acknowledges the […]
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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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After the flames – Aussie landscape and volunteers prove their resilience
Posted on February 24th, 2020
Located in central Queensland, Australia, Mount Etna Caves National Park […]
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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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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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FBA proud sponsors of Young Tech Bursaries to attend AgTeCH19
Posted on September 26th, 2019
AgTeCH19 is the leading innovation and technology event in Australia’s […]
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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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Students visit CQ for a lesson in natural resource management
Posted on July 9th, 2019
A group of 25 budding environmental scientists from the University […]
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Tracking the TechConnect Tent
Posted on July 1st, 2019
Since its inception last year, our Glencore TechConnet Tent has […]
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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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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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2019 Community Grants now open!
Posted on December 13th, 2018
Do you have a bright idea to protect or restore […]
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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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2018 sees a huge growth in cropping projects
Posted on November 29th, 2018
2018 has been a busy year for FBA’s cropping team […]
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Smart Farms Small Grants (Round 2)
Posted on November 26th, 2018
$5,000 to $20,000 grants are up for grabs for 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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Walk Over Weighing Technology Changing the face of the Australian Cattle Industry
Posted on September 27th, 2018
TRU-TEST’s newest remote walk over weighing (WOW) system is a […]
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Agriculture extension graduate Erin Baldwin embarks on Reef saving career
Posted on September 17th, 2018
Just one day after graduating from Deakin University, Erin Baldwin […]
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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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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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CQ graziers talk about the value of industry training
Posted on May 29th, 2018
Everybody learns. Eight of our Central Queensland graziers talk about […]
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CQ graziers talk about why FBA programs matter to them
Posted on May 22nd, 2018
FBA helps graziers implement property and management improvement practices to […]
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CQ graziers talk about industry challenges
Posted on May 15th, 2018
Life on the land is challenging, running a business can […]
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CQ graziers outline the benefits of undertaking Grazing BMP
Posted on May 8th, 2018
Central Queensland graziers talk about how they’ve benefited from undertaking […]
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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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FBA Prickly Acacia project delivers outstanding results
Posted on February 28th, 2018
Local landholder efforts over the duration of a five-year weed […]
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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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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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Project funded to protect Central Queensland’s Silver-headed Antechinus
Posted on December 8th, 2017
Through funding from the National Landcare Programme, FBA will be […]
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Fitzroy graziers named leaders in Reef Sediment reduction
Posted on November 23rd, 2017
DAN Bishop has been announced as the 2017 recipient for […]
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NLP Smart Farms Small Grants up for grabs – closing 7 December 2017
Posted on November 9th, 2017
Applications for grants between $5,000 and $50,000 are now being […]
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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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Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby numbers double
Posted on September 7th, 2017
“Extinct” Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby doubles its numbers in Taunton National […]
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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 […]
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Celebrating trees at Mt Etna for a battier, fruitier future
Posted on June 26th, 2017
On Saturday 20 project volunteers and Queensland Parks and Wildlife […]
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Cross-regional tour: lessons from the field
Posted on June 19th, 2017
Leading onground outcomes for better business, land management and conservation […]
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Community grants now open
Posted on March 27th, 2017
Have you got a great idea to help protect our […]
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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 FBA program for grain growers
Posted on March 9th, 2017
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) is seeking expressions of interest […]
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Farm, feast and film – stories of farm diversification
Posted on February 28th, 2017
CQ landholders will have a unique opportunity to hear successful […]
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Over 5,000 trees planted at Mt Etna revegetation site
Posted on December 20th, 2016
If you’ve ever planted a tree in your backyard, you […]
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Record-breaking milestone for Fitzroy River Turtles
Posted on December 12th, 2016
It has been another successful year for local freshwater turtle […]
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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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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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Community grants up for grabs
Posted on July 15th, 2016
Have you got a great idea to help protect our […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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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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Personalised visits help graziers prepare for Grazing BMP Accreditation
Posted on December 7th, 2015
When Sue and David Walmsley purchased Warm-ley in 2009, the […]
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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 […]
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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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First trees planted in Mt Etna 20 Million Trees project
Posted on November 18th, 2015
A committed team of 30 volunteers have planted 900 plants […]
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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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Discover sensational Sandy Point
Posted on November 3rd, 2015
One of our region’s most spectacular coastal locations is not […]
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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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Support available for graziers wanting to improve profit and performance
Posted on October 7th, 2015
Your grazing business may have untapped potential. Fitzroy Basin Association […]
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Growers and graziers urged to apply now for innovation funds
Posted on September 25th, 2015
Do you want to try a new technique in your […]
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Spending time on the business message that hits home for 1,000th Grazing BMP enterprise
Posted on September 18th, 2015
Amy and Richard Holcombe bought Kinma, a 1,610ha grazing operation […]
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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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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
Posted on June 24th, 2015
A new grazing pasture rundown demonstration site has been established […]
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Thousands of trees to help restore Mt Etna National Park ecosystem
Posted on June 19th, 2015
A new rehabilitation project will improve the condition and extent […]
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Calling all grain growers wanting to innovate
Posted on June 3rd, 2015
Are you a grain grower wanting to learn more about […]
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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 […]
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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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Planning for a future of change
Posted on February 19th, 2015
Central Queensland is experiencing profound change in our communities, industries, […]
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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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Grazing BMP set to expand with new 3 year commitment to program funding
Posted on November 4th, 2014
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) Chief Executive Officer Paul Birch […]
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Capella graziers among the first in line as Accredited Producers
Posted on October 23rd, 2014
With a long-held commitment to ongoing education and learning, Capella […]
Fitzroy Floodplain landholder funding available
Posted on October 23rd, 2014
The Fitzroy Floodplain wetlands are recognised as a wetland of […]
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Innovative solutions to rundown pastures
Posted on October 21st, 2014
CQ graziers will learn practical and cutting edge techniques to […]
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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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Research partnership reveals wetlands’ importance
Posted on September 15th, 2014
New research into the nationally significant Palm Tree and Robinson […]
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Sponsorship to attend Landcare conference on offer
Posted on August 14th, 2014
This year’s conference is based around the theme of celebrating our […]
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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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Grains BMP opens up new way forward for Wandoan farmer
Posted on July 27th, 2014
A new way forward with the implementation of spray rig […]
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National Landcare Award winner to inspire community action
Posted on July 10th, 2014
With a lengthy and well-respected history in community conservation, 2012 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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Apply now for Reef Programme funding
Posted on April 15th, 2014
Expressions of interest are being sought from land managers to […]
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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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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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Alby Wooler: President and Junior Landcare Coordinator for Capricorn Coast Landcare Group
Posted on March 5th, 2014
In the late 1980s Alby Wooler was so impressed with […]
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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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New research project on nationally significant Queensland wetlands
Posted on February 11th, 2014
Important research into the nationally significant Robinson and Palm Tree […]
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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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Flood recovery funding – round two for CQ
Posted on November 18th, 2013
With the wet season around the corner landholders are being […]
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Forum explores co-existence in CQ
Posted on October 9th, 2013
Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]
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FBA welcomes Reef Rescue funding allocation
Posted on September 5th, 2013
Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]
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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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Regional NRM Groups welcome $80m budget allocation
Posted on June 5th, 2013
Queensland’s Regional Natural Resource Management Groups, including central Queensland’s leading […]
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Indigenous knowledge highlighted in online videos
Posted on April 29th, 2013
Social media is helping to harness the ancient oral history […]
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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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True collaboration to save endangered wallaby
Posted on April 29th, 2013
A team of dedicated scientists, land managers and conservationists are […]
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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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New CORS network to connect CQ growers
Posted on April 29th, 2013
Central Queensland will soon be covered by a network of […]
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Second Reef Report Card released
Posted on April 22nd, 2013
The Reef Plan Second Report Card, which shows encouraging progress […]
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Caring for our Country
Posted on April 17th, 2013
Central Queensland’s indigenous culture remains strong – with a number […]
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