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Face-to-Face at the CQ 2022 Big Data Forum
Posted on June 2nd, 2022
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Shell-ebrate Sea Turtle Week
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Step by step instructions for downloading and using the BioCollect app
Posted on May 18th, 2022
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BioCollect app for koala data will improve species survival
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Phenomenal pandanus planting event proves the power of volunteers
Posted on April 14th, 2022
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Evidence of a job well done
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Tunuba (Fitzroy River) rubbish reduced by 628kg
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What a way for 24 dedicated volunteers to spend a […]

Seagrass Restoration Mission in Full Swing
Posted on March 29th, 2022
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Local Koalas in good hands
Posted on March 1st, 2022
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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 […]

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
To celebrate World Wetlands Day, Fitzroy Basin Association has released […]

Three more feral pigs collared at Mt Hutton
Posted on February 1st, 2022
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Fox den numbers on decline
Posted on December 1st, 2021
FBA partnership coordinator Dan Rea has been working with Queensland […]

Marine turtle watching – community guidelines
Posted on November 17th, 2021
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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 […]

How community effort helps FBA reach its objectives
Posted on November 2nd, 2021
Our community rely on clean air and water for an […]

Field day highlights the outcomes to be achieved through the Great Barrier Reef Water Quality program
Posted on August 24th, 2021
A recent field trip to Catchment Solution’s large-scale restoration project […]

Plastic ban Springs into action.
Posted on August 5th, 2021
Half of all plastic produced in the world is designed […]

Community grants support environmental care
Posted on July 13th, 2021
Getting on top of our local environment and keeping it […]

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 […]

Basking brings turtles to our attention
Posted on June 29th, 2021
It’s no coincidence that during green sea turtle basking season, […]

Fitzroy Integrated Science Forum keeps stakeholders updated
Posted on June 28th, 2021
Extension officers, industry, government, Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisations, Landcare […]

Team Turtle CQ volunteers turn in record numbers
Posted on June 9th, 2021
Much of the information known about marine turtles in the […]

Action towards deliberate and meaningful change
Posted on May 27th, 2021
‘More than a word’ serves as a powerful reminder to […]

Capricorn Coast Community Action Plan launched
Posted on March 31st, 2021
A bold collaboration between Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) and Capricornia […]

Traditional Aboriginal burning in modern day land management
Posted on March 18th, 2021
Within current Australian fire management, the discussion of risk and […]

How to Prevent and Remediate Gully Erosion – Educational Videos
Posted on March 15th, 2021
To help landholders prevent and remediate gully erosion on their […]

Capricorn Coast unusual post-hatchling turtle stranding event
Posted on February 22nd, 2021
A number of post-hatchling flatback turtles have been found dead […]

A CQ Guide to Beach Safety
Posted on December 17th, 2020
Located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef […]

Capricorn Coast Creates a Community Action Plan
Posted on December 15th, 2020
FBA, in partnership with Capricornia Catchments, is currently undergoing a […]

$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 […]

Marine Turtles Dig the Dark!
Posted on October 21st, 2020
Marine turtle season is underway and there is one key […]

Community comes together to fight Cat’s Claw
Posted on September 23rd, 2020
Thousands of tiny beetles have been carefully raised by Gidarjil […]

2019-2020 National Landcare Program Highlights
Posted on September 15th, 2020
The 2019-2020 financial year was another fantastic year for Fitzroy […]

National Volunteer Week 2020
Posted on May 25th, 2020
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration that acknowledges the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Capricorn & Curtis Coast Hatchling Viewing Guide
Posted on January 14th, 2020
From December to March each year, central Queensland beaches erupt […]

FBA shows CQUniversity students how to heal eroding gullies
Posted on November 28th, 2019
Seven CQUniversity students studying courses in Conservation, Land Management and […]

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
Posted on September 26th, 2019
There’s only one difference between a Chupa-Chup and a cotton […]

How does erosion impact the reef?
Posted on August 8th, 2019
The river system which divides Rockhampton into north and south […]

Drain Buddies installed across Yeppoon, Gladstone and Rockhampton
Posted on July 15th, 2019
Humans are responsible for 100% of marine debris, and locally, […]

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 […]

Don’t make migratory birds pay the price
Posted on May 11th, 2019
While they might have wings, seabirds cannot escape the threat […]

National Landcare Program supports Koala Cameras
Posted on May 1st, 2019
Koalas in Goonderoo Reserve, located 40km south of Emerald, have […]

Community grant uncovers local flying fox lover and community hero
Posted on March 27th, 2019
Most eight-year-olds despise needles, let alone choose to have four, […]

Community Groups set to make big changes
Posted on March 14th, 2019
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) has awarded $60,000 in community […]

Volunteer group removes 500kg of weeds in one weekend
Posted on February 28th, 2019
Last weekend, a group of 18 dedicated volunteers from North […]

Graziers head to the Reef
Posted on December 12th, 2018
Reef Trust 1 graziers from the Fitzroy region were showcased […]

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 […]

Yeppoon at the centrestage for 2018 Reef Champion Awards
Posted on December 3rd, 2018
Yeppoon Town Hall recently hosted an awards ceremony celebrating landholders, […]

Help Marine Turtles Survive this Nesting Season
Posted on November 20th, 2018
Marine turtles have roamed the oceans and beaches for over […]

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 […]

Ten Ways Trees make a big difference
Posted on July 31st, 2018
Aussies are busy getting their hands dirty and reconnecting with […]

Toilet bowl no place for fish
Posted on July 11th, 2018
To help stop our region’s waterway health from going down […]

Caring for Police Creek
Posted on June 4th, 2018
Police Creek in the Gladstone region has a very high […]

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 […]

10 ways to terminate tilapia!
Posted on May 23rd, 2018
Learn how to confidently identify the species Tilapia are an […]

Are you living in a fish friendly neighbourhood?
Posted on April 18th, 2018
Fishing is a favourite past-time for many, and seafood and […]

Cleaner air and lower your bills by switching off more often
Posted on March 26th, 2018
If you missed Earth Hour on Saturday night it’s not […]

New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks
Posted on January 25th, 2018
This year FBA is launching a new project through funding […]

8 ways to… care for creeks from the backyard!
Posted on December 24th, 2017
1. Compost! It’s critical to dispose of lawn clippings and […]

Five Rocks Beach Clean Up 2017
Posted on December 12th, 2017
ONE weekend, 67 volunteers and in excess of 1 tonne […]

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 […]

Team Turtle CQ needs you!
Posted on November 20th, 2017
Marine turtles may have a hard shell – yet it […]

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 […]

Wetlands Assessments commence in the Fitzroy Basin
Posted on June 7th, 2017
WETLANDS across the Fitzroy Basin are being assessed as part of […]
Community groups committed to supporting our environment
Posted on October 4th, 2016
Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has awarded community grants to organisations […]

New funds target gully erosion
Posted on July 7th, 2016
Actively eroding gullies on grazing properties in the Mackenzie, Theresa, […]
Recording traditional ecological knowledge – Corio Bay
Posted on April 29th, 2016
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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 […]

Marine Turtle report: a first for the region!
Posted on December 8th, 2015
In a first for the Capricorn and Curtis coasts, Fitzroy […]

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 […]

Discover sensational Sandy Point
Posted on November 3rd, 2015
One of our region’s most spectacular coastal locations is not […]

Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds
Posted on August 5th, 2015
Do you live in Gladstone, Rockhampton or on the Capricorn […]

Have your say on CQ’s future
Posted on January 9th, 2015
The draft Central Queensland Sustainability Strategy (CQSS:2030) has been released […]

Discover sensational Sandy Point these school holidays
Posted on September 29th, 2014
One of the region’s most spectacular locations will be open […]

Humpback whales make their first appearance in Keppel Bay
Posted on July 7th, 2014
Humpback whales are arriving in Keppel Bay, near Yeppoon on […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Big year ahead for Fitzroy Basin
Posted on January 9th, 2014
Almost $10M will be invested in the Fitzroy Basin in […]

FBA welcomes Reef Rescue funding allocation
Posted on September 5th, 2013
Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]

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 […]

Second Reef Report Card released
Posted on April 22nd, 2013
The Reef Plan Second Report Card, which shows encouraging progress […]

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