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Talking Pasture Cropping with Colin Seis
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FBA’s Farming for the Future Forum
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Face-to-Face at the CQ 2022 Big Data Forum
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Step by step instructions for downloading and using the BioCollect app
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Phenomenal pandanus planting event proves the power of volunteers
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Evidence of a job well done
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Tree video trilogy turns the tables on grazing paradigm
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Collaboration Brings Back Endangered Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby
Posted on February 16th, 2022
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Stream Bank Stabilisation Project Tested by Recent Rain
Posted on February 2nd, 2022
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New tool released to celebrate wetlands
Posted on February 2nd, 2022
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How community effort helps FBA reach its objectives
Posted on November 2nd, 2021
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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 […]
Action towards deliberate and meaningful change
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Traditional Aboriginal burning in modern day land management
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2019-2020 National Landcare Program Highlights
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Open the Gate forum brings global knowledge to Rockhampton
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FBA and Precision Agriculture releases strategic dryland cropping book
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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 […]
3639 cigarettes find a home in CQ drains
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FBA proud sponsors of Young Tech Bursaries to attend AgTeCH19
Posted on September 26th, 2019
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Drain Buddies installed across Yeppoon, Gladstone and Rockhampton
Posted on July 15th, 2019
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2019 Community Grants now open!
Posted on December 13th, 2018
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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 […]
2018 sees a huge growth in cropping projects
Posted on November 29th, 2018
2018 has been a busy year for FBA’s cropping team […]
Smart Farms Small Grants (Round 2)
Posted on November 26th, 2018
$5,000 to $20,000 grants are up for grabs for landholders […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weevils: the biocontrol measure for weeds in the Fitzroy
Posted on September 13th, 2018
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Caring for Police Creek
Posted on June 4th, 2018
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Caring for Moores Creek
Posted on June 4th, 2018
Moores Creek, filtering from Mount Archer, through North Rockhampton, into […]
Caring for Fig Tree Creek
Posted on June 4th, 2018
Fig Tree Creek, which meanders through Yeppoon, has a residential […]
CQ graziers talk about the value of industry training
Posted on May 29th, 2018
Everybody learns. Eight of our Central Queensland graziers talk about […]
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 […]
CQ graziers talk about industry challenges
Posted on May 15th, 2018
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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 […]
FBA Prickly Acacia project delivers outstanding results
Posted on February 28th, 2018
Local landholder efforts over the duration of a five-year weed […]
FBA brings Joel Salatin to CQ in April
Posted on February 19th, 2018
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) is thrilled to be the […]
New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks
Posted on January 25th, 2018
This year FBA is launching a new project through funding […]
Fitzroy River Turtle nesting report for 2017
Posted on December 14th, 2017
Early December marks the end of nesting season for Central […]
Five Rocks Beach Clean Up 2017
Posted on December 12th, 2017
ONE weekend, 67 volunteers and in excess of 1 tonne […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fitzroy graziers named leaders in Reef Sediment reduction
Posted on November 23rd, 2017
DAN Bishop has been announced as the 2017 recipient for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby numbers double
Posted on September 7th, 2017
“Extinct” Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby doubles its numbers in Taunton National […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to build a Porous Check Dam
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In this short video, learn how to build two types […]
Cross-regional tour: lessons from the field
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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) […]
Pioneer of pasture cropping heads to CQ
Posted on May 25th, 2017
DEMONSTRATING the commitment of Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) in delivering […]
Community grants now open
Posted on March 27th, 2017
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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 […]
New FBA program for grain growers
Posted on March 9th, 2017
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) is seeking expressions of interest […]
Farm, feast and film – stories of farm diversification
Posted on February 28th, 2017
CQ landholders will have a unique opportunity to hear successful […]
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 […]
Record-breaking milestone for Fitzroy River Turtles
Posted on December 12th, 2016
It has been another successful year for local freshwater turtle […]
New ‘fish hotels’ to provide habitat for juvenile fish
Posted on December 9th, 2016
Proving that hotels are not just for humans, Fitzroy Basin […]
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 […]
Community resilience program recognised in State awards
Posted on September 22nd, 2016
A program that empowered Fitzroy Basin communities and organisations to […]
Community grants up for grabs
Posted on July 15th, 2016
Have you got a great idea to help protect our […]
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 […]
Family fun with fish at Lake Callemondah
Posted on May 16th, 2016
Rivers free of barriers are vital to protecting fish that […]
Recording traditional ecological knowledge – Corio Bay
Posted on April 29th, 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 […]
Marine Turtle report: a first for the region!
Posted on December 8th, 2015
In a first for the Capricorn and Curtis coasts, Fitzroy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Posted on November 3rd, 2015
One of our region’s most spectacular coastal locations is not […]
Record attendance for Accelerated Grazing BMP program
Posted on October 30th, 2015
Record participant numbers at recent Accelerated Grazing Best Management Practices […]
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 […]
Workshop reveals the science behind our local waterways
Posted on October 15th, 2015
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
Your grazing business may have untapped potential. Fitzroy Basin Association […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calling all grain growers wanting to innovate
Posted on June 3rd, 2015
Are you a grain grower wanting to learn more about […]
Graziers invited to test their property’s water quality at Beef Week
Posted on April 27th, 2015
Fitzroy Partnership for River Health, a collective of organisations working […]
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 […]
Glencore supports agricultural industry with IT package
Posted on April 14th, 2015
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. Chief Executive Paul Birch has today […]
Planning for a future of change
Posted on February 19th, 2015
Central Queensland is experiencing profound change in our communities, industries, […]
Changing faces of grazing have education at heart
Posted on January 22nd, 2015
In late December, a group of neighbouring graziers in the […]
Grain grower raises the bar through innovation
Posted on December 19th, 2014
Emerald grain grower Rhys Daniels isn’t satisfied with meeting industry […]
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 […]
New drinking water reports help deliver a more complete picture for community
Posted on November 18th, 2014
In a first for the Fitzroy Basin, the Fitzroy Partnership […]
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 […]
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 […]
Innovative solutions to rundown pastures
Posted on October 21st, 2014
CQ graziers will learn practical and cutting edge techniques to […]
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 […]
National Landcare Award winner to inspire community action
Posted on July 10th, 2014
With a lengthy and well-respected history in community conservation, 2012 […]
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
Posted on May 30th, 2014
It is ambitious and it is happening on beaches from […]
Invasion alert – help stop the spread of Tilapia
Posted on May 26th, 2014
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 […]
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 […]
Landcare: 25 years on and still going strong
Posted on April 3rd, 2014
From humble beginnings in a small Victorian town to a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reports highlight value of work with farmers & graziers
Posted on July 10th, 2013
Two reports were released today about the health of our […]
Regional NRM Groups welcome $80m budget allocation
Posted on June 5th, 2013
Queensland’s Regional Natural Resource Management Groups, including central Queensland’s leading […]
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 […]
True collaboration to save endangered wallaby
Posted on April 29th, 2013
A team of dedicated scientists, land managers and conservationists are […]
Book tells story of threatened bum breathing turtle!
Posted on April 29th, 2013
The Fitzroy River Turtle, a vulnerable species only found in […]
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 […]
Caring for our Country
Posted on April 17th, 2013
Central Queensland’s indigenous culture remains strong – with a number […]
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Additional funding leads to significant increase in hatching rates
Posted on January 29th, 2020
