More news related to Official Launch of the TNQ Drought Hub’s Fitzroy Node
How We’re Helping the Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake
Posted on September 23rd, 2024
We have a new project! FBA are so excited to […]
Hard Work Taking Roots – A GRASS Project
Posted on August 27th, 2024
From learning to implementing and finally seeing results, station manager […]
Introducing The Ripple Effect Podcast Season Three: Barrier Breakers
Posted on July 31st, 2024
Our Podcast is live – Listen to Episode one of […]
Reef Water Quality Report Card 2021 and 2022
Posted on July 9th, 2024
The Reef Water Quality Report Card measures progress towards the Reef […]
First Nations Peoples have say on Fitzroy Water Plan
Posted on June 26th, 2024
For Gloria Malone engaging with the 17 First Nations groups […]
Why this grazier wants more trees in the paddock
Posted on June 12th, 2024
For central Queensland grazier Anna Radel, establishing more tree coverage […]
Inspiring the Next Generation
Posted on June 7th, 2024
Protecting our region’s land and sea is vital for the […]
Team FBA takes on Beef 2024
Posted on June 4th, 2024
Beef 2024 was such an incredible experience for Team FBA. […]
See you at Beef!
Posted on April 15th, 2024
FBA is proud to be supporting partners of Beef 2024, […]
Growing Resilience at Mt Elsa – A GRASS Project
Posted on April 4th, 2024
Landholder Steve Farmer and his family are no first-timers when […]
Hyacinth Recovery and Reuse Pilot: Making compost out of weeds
Posted on March 20th, 2024
A pilot project is experimenting with harvesting an invasive, fast-spreading […]
Celebrating World Wetlands Day at FBA
Posted on February 1st, 2024
When we think of wetlands we often think of swamps, […]
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 […]
Embracing the opportunity – A GRASS project
Posted on December 18th, 2023
When Leon Ward recently bought a 180-hectare property south of […]
Community, Connection and Investment FBA’s 2023 Highlights
Posted on November 21st, 2023
As we near the end of the year, the Fitzroy […]
FBA Celebrates National Ag Day
Posted on November 15th, 2023
Grow you good thing! is the catch cry for this […]
Team Turtle CQ Monitoring Program 2022-23 Results
Posted on October 17th, 2023
Marine turtle activity along the Capricorn and Curtis Coasts was […]
Good news travels fast – A GRASS project
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
It’s true what they say, good news travels fast! Talk […]
New Sediment Saving Project to Protect the Reef
Posted on August 10th, 2023
Central Queensland’s natural resource management organisation, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) […]
FBA’s Farming for the Future Forum
Posted on August 7th, 2023
August kicked off with a bang for Fitzroy land managers […]
Farmers Talk Trees at Field Days and Forums
Posted on July 27th, 2023
Land managers and native trees are gradually becoming a package […]
Endangered CQ Species Features in New Video
Posted on July 5th, 2023
We’re proud to release a new educational video that puts […]
$4.5m Koala Habitat Restoration Project Kicks off in CQ
Posted on July 4th, 2023
Central Queensland’s Natural Resource Management organisation, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA), […]
Grazing Naturally Workshop a Success!
Posted on June 26th, 2023
In early June, FBA hosted a ‘Grazing Naturally’ workshop at […]
June 2023 Update: The Fitzroy Water Quality Program
Posted on June 20th, 2023
The Great Barrier Reef Foundations (GBRF) Fitzroy Water Quality Program […]
Breeder Management Workshops a hit
Posted on April 20th, 2023
In late March through early April, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) […]
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 […]
Saving the Critically Endangered Kroombit Tinkerfrog from Extinction!
Posted on January 9th, 2023
Kroombit tinkerfrogs (Taudactylus pleione) are a very small, critically endangered […]
An Update: The Fitzroy Water Quality Program
Posted on December 19th, 2022
The Great Barrier Reef Foundations (GBRF) Fitzroy Water Quality Program […]
Meliora Park – Beginning Takes one Step – A GRASS project
Posted on December 19th, 2022
Luke Crumblin and Kristy Herrod are the proud new owners […]
Feral Animal Roadshow a Success!
Posted on November 28th, 2022
Check your gear, know your gear and take the time […]
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 […]
AN FBA PROJECT SNAPSHOT -Lower Fitzroy streambank stabilisation project
Posted on November 1st, 2022
The People Behind the Project Erosion Site IdentifiedWatching his property […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fitzroy Feral Animal Control Specialists
Posted on October 12th, 2022
Need help controlling feral animals on your land? If so […]
Have you got an idea to help the agriculture industry?
Posted on September 29th, 2022
Do you often find yourself daydreaming about the ‘what if’s’ […]
Talking Pasture Cropping with Colin Seis
Posted on September 28th, 2022
The Theodore pub was packed this week with many land […]
Field day reveals preliminary results of drought resilience trials
Posted on September 6th, 2022
Goovigen producers Matt and Justine McLeod opened their property in […]
Weeds – a hot topic at recent Gemfields event
Posted on September 5th, 2022
Weeds are bad for business. They decrease yields, interfere with […]
FBA’s Farming for the Future Forum
Posted on August 11th, 2022
Building resilience through Agriculture In mid-July 2022 the inaugural FBA’s […]
FREE Flow Showcase 11 August
Posted on August 4th, 2022
Join myself as I showcase FBA, Flow and the resources […]
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 […]
FBA’s 2022 Volunteer Thank you Event
Posted on July 5th, 2022
FBA works with hundreds of volunteers every year. Without them, […]
Mount Etna – species survey
Posted on June 29th, 2022
FBA invites Mount Etna land managers to provide important information […]
Rising Up from Drought Together
Posted on June 13th, 2022
June 17 marks World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. […]
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 […]
Be Brave. Make Change. National Reconciliation Week 2022
Posted on May 26th, 2022
Check out our Facebook page to learn more.
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 […]
BioCollect app for koala data will improve species survival
Posted on May 18th, 2022
A citizen science smartphone app for collecting and sharing data […]
Get “Bee-sy” this World Bee Day
Posted on May 12th, 2022
Friday May 20 is World Bee Day, a day dedicated […]
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 […]
Evidence of a job well done
Posted on April 11th, 2022
Delayed and uncertain return on investment is a well-known obstacle […]
Tunuba (Fitzroy River) rubbish reduced by 628kg
Posted on April 7th, 2022
What a way for 24 dedicated volunteers to spend a […]
Calling for CQ feral animal management contractors
Posted on March 22nd, 2022
FBA is calling for professional feral animal management contractors to […]
Tree video trilogy turns the tables on grazing paradigm
Posted on March 10th, 2022
FBA has produced a series of three videos shedding light […]
Local Koalas in good hands
Posted on March 1st, 2022
The Clarke-Connors Range is one of the largest wilderness areas […]
Collaboration Brings Back Endangered Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby
Posted on February 16th, 2022
The stunning bridled nail-tailed wallaby (BNTW) was believed to be […]
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
The Fitzroy Basin, in Central Queensland, drains into the Great […]
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 […]
Three more feral pigs collared at Mt Hutton
Posted on February 1st, 2022
Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) have been working with Southern Queensland […]
New BOM Forecast Tools Help Wet Season Planning
Posted on January 25th, 2022
Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has provided feedback in the development […]
A Year of Extremes for Fitzroy Land Managers
Posted on December 9th, 2021
The Fitzroy region has one of the most variable climates […]
Check out FBA’s new logo
Posted on December 1st, 2021
FBA’s logo has undergone a change to elements of its […]
Marine turtle watching – community guidelines
Posted on November 17th, 2021
Recreational activities on beaches have the potential to negatively impact […]
FBA’s 2020-21 Annual Report
Posted on November 10th, 2021
We are proud to announce the launch of our 2020-21 […]
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 […]
Smart Farms Small Grants Final Round Now Open
Posted on September 9th, 2021
The final round of the Smart Farms Small Grants Program […]
Team Turtle CQ Monitoring Program Tracking Progress 2020 – 2021
Posted on August 18th, 2021
The success of Team Turtle CQ (TTCQ) is due to […]
Plastic ban Springs into action.
Posted on August 5th, 2021
Half of all plastic produced in the world is designed […]
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 […]
Second seagrass training and restoration event completed
Posted on July 26th, 2021
On 26 June, FBA and CQUniversity were joined by 26 […]
Community grants support environmental care
Posted on July 13th, 2021
Getting on top of our local environment and keeping it […]
Team Turtle CQ volunteers turn in record numbers
Posted on June 9th, 2021
Much of the information known about marine turtles in the […]
Funds to improve farm infrastructure and pasture in Mackenzie
Posted on June 2nd, 2021
Are you a landholder in the Mackenzie region wanting financial, […]
Action towards deliberate and meaningful change
Posted on May 27th, 2021
‘More than a word’ serves as a powerful reminder to […]
FBA wins hearts and minds at Beef2021
Posted on May 20th, 2021
Record-breaking attendance at this year’s Beef Australia was testimony that […]
FBA book helps unleash the potential of your land
Posted on May 10th, 2021
Over two years in the making, FBA has developed a […]
Beef Australia – Property Visit Insight
Posted on April 28th, 2021
Belmont is a 3260ha property 37km north of Rockhampton on […]
How to Prevent and Remediate Gully Erosion – Educational Videos
Posted on March 15th, 2021
To help landholders prevent and remediate gully erosion on their […]
Landcare Grants – Apply Now
Posted on February 23rd, 2021
Landcare Australian is currently seeking applications for their 2021 Woolworths […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet the Fitzroy region’s Climate Mate – Dan!
Posted on September 14th, 2020
We are proud to announce that FBA’s Science Engagement Officer […]
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 […]
Balancing trees and grass for improved grazing conditions in central Queensland
Posted on July 1st, 2020
Located in the brigalow belt, the Fitzroy region was once […]
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 […]
Open the Gate forum brings global knowledge to Rockhampton
Posted on March 16th, 2020
Headlining names in soil health and grazing land management drew […]
Natural desalination plant prepares farm for dry future
Posted on March 4th, 2020
The ingenuity of a natural desalination plant at High Valley […]
Capricorn & Curtis Coast Hatchling Viewing Guide
Posted on January 14th, 2020
From December to March each year, central Queensland beaches erupt […]
Fitzroy Reef Champions secure four awards
Posted on December 3rd, 2019
PIRATES, producers and extension officers were congratulated for their commonalities […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Tracking the TechConnect Tent
Posted on July 1st, 2019
Since its inception last year, our Glencore TechConnet Tent has […]
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 […]
Erosion Control Field Day with The Mulloon Institute Project Coordinator Peter Hazell
Posted on May 20th, 2019
Ten landholders from across the Fitzroy Basin gathered at a […]
Success for Low Stress Stock Handling workshop
Posted on March 19th, 2019
Over 25 landholders came together earlier last week to learn […]
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 […]
Team Turtle CQ Success
Posted on February 11th, 2019
Team Turtle CQ members have had a busy 2019 […]
Tech in a tent takes to the Region
Posted on January 15th, 2019
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA), in partnership with Glencore, unveiled […]
2019 Community Grants now open!
Posted on December 13th, 2018
Do you have a bright idea to protect or restore […]
FBA celebrates the launch of its second history book
Posted on November 29th, 2018
To encapsulate 21-years of protecting natural resources Fitzroy Basin Association […]
Help Marine Turtles Survive this Nesting Season
Posted on November 20th, 2018
Marine turtles have roamed the oceans and beaches for over […]
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 […]
Advanced Livestock Handling workshop a game changer for Fitzroy grazier
Posted on September 17th, 2018
Fitzroy grazier Rhys Daniels says that prior to attending Advanced […]
Fire training preserving culture at Aldoga
Posted on September 13th, 2018
Sophisticated fire management techniques were recently showcased in Aldoga, outside […]
CQ graziers talk about the value of industry training
Posted on May 29th, 2018
Everybody learns. Eight of our Central Queensland graziers talk about […]
New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks
Posted on January 25th, 2018
This year FBA is launching a new project through funding […]
Five Rocks Beach Clean Up 2017
Posted on December 12th, 2017
ONE weekend, 67 volunteers and in excess of 1 tonne […]
Working dogs prove their value in CQ workshops
Posted on June 16th, 2017
Fortifying the relationship between livestock and land management, a […]
Pioneer of pasture cropping heads to CQ
Posted on May 25th, 2017
DEMONSTRATING the commitment of Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) in delivering […]
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 […]
Grazing BMP Expo
Posted on July 11th, 2016
New Grazing BMP Expos are coming to Central Queensland, providing […]
Family fun with fish at Lake Callemondah
Posted on May 16th, 2016
Rivers free of barriers are vital to protecting fish that […]
FBA invites landholders to attend gully repair field days
Posted on April 1st, 2016
Gully repair will be the focus at a series of […]
Swap the wifi for wildlife wonder
Posted on January 11th, 2016
Fitzroy Basin Association’s FLOW Visitor Centre is offering kids and […]
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 […]
Cure those winter blues at FLOW these school holidays
Posted on June 26th, 2015
The school holidays are here again and FLOW Visitors Centre […]
CQUni and Fitzroy Basin Association helping teachers find science education paradise in Gladstone for Science Week
Posted on June 25th, 2015
Pre-service and in-service teachers from around Queensland will converge on […]
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 […]
Grazing inspiration session not to be missed
Posted on April 24th, 2015
It’s all about the beef this week, so Fitzroy Basin […]
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 […]
New Grazing BMP format designed for busy graziers
Posted on March 2nd, 2015
A new round of Grazing BMP workshops will be rolled […]
World Wetlands Day – discover more at FLOW
Posted on February 2nd, 2015
Today is World Wetlands Day. Wetlands are the unsung heroes […]
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 […]
Sponsorship to attend Landcare conference on offer
Posted on August 14th, 2014
This year’s conference is based around the theme of celebrating our […]
National Landcare Award winner to inspire community action
Posted on July 10th, 2014
With a lengthy and well-respected history in community conservation, 2012 […]
Students’ sustainability books on show at FLOW
Posted on July 4th, 2014
FLOW, Fitzroy Basin Association’s Visitor Centre in Rockhampton will host […]
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 […]
Feedback sought on Capricorn and Curtis Coasts water quality objectives
Posted on May 22nd, 2014
The period for making submissions on this project closed 16 […]
Healthy soils secrets at the bottom of a pit
Posted on May 6th, 2014
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) will run another series of […]
Final chance: Capricorn-Curtis Coast environmental values submissions
Posted on April 8th, 2014
Don’t miss the opportunity to have a final say on […]
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 […]
Make a difference, help clean up our important creeks
Posted on February 26th, 2014
Clean Up Australia Day is synonymous with the spirit of […]
Getting the most out of what you have
Posted on October 23rd, 2013
Unlocking the secrets behind productive soil is vital for a […]
Mutual benefits key to co-existence
Posted on October 23rd, 2013
Central Queensland needs to start setting the agenda – not […]
Forum explores co-existence in CQ
Posted on October 9th, 2013
Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]
Big week for Landcare and Weed busting!
Posted on August 30th, 2013
Landcare and Weedbusters week coincide next week so Fitzroy Basin […]
More resources related to Official Launch of the TNQ Drought Hub’s Fitzroy Node
A Verterra Project Snapshot – Grazing Land Management Project
Posted on November 22nd, 2023
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 […]
Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program Case Study
Posted on April 19th, 2021
2019 – 2020 Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator Highlights
Posted on September 10th, 2020
The Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Program
Posted on July 22nd, 2020
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. Celebrating our 21-year Journey
Posted on January 23rd, 2020
Understanding the connection between land condition and cattle condition
Posted on January 23rd, 2020
CQ graziers talk about challenges facing the grazing industry
Posted on January 22nd, 2020