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Posted on February 28th, 2019
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2018 marks the conclusion of several long-term projects lead by […]
 
							
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Posted on September 13th, 2018
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Posted on July 31st, 2018
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											Ten Ways Trees make a big difference
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Posted on July 11th, 2018
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Posted on May 23rd, 2018
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Posted on January 25th, 2018
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Posted on December 24th, 2017
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Posted on August 17th, 2017
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JOINT RELEASE – FBA & GREENCOLLAR An MOU signed between […]
 
							
											Community groups committed to supporting our environment
Posted on October 4th, 2016
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											$500,000 fish ladder launched at Fitzroy Barrage improves habitat connectivity
Posted on May 23rd, 2016
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Posted on December 4th, 2015
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Posted on November 3rd, 2015
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											Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds
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Posted on December 14th, 2014
The Fitzroy Partnership for River Health today released a comprehensive […]
 
							
											Fitzroy Floodplain landholder funding available
Posted on October 23rd, 2014
The Fitzroy Floodplain wetlands are recognised as a wetland of […]
 
							
											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 […]
 
							
											Invasion alert – help stop the spread of Tilapia
Posted on May 26th, 2014
Tilapia, an invasive pest fish species has been found in […]
 
							
											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 […]
 
							
											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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Posted on August 30th, 2013
Landcare and Weedbusters week coincide next week so Fitzroy Basin […]
 
							
											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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