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Community grants support environmental care

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Action towards deliberate and meaningful change

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Capricorn Coast Community Action Plan launched

Posted on March 31st, 2021

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Capricorn Coast unusual post-hatchling turtle stranding event

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$4 Million invested into the Fitzroy Region’s Coastal Ecosystems

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The Australian Government’s Reef Trust is providing $4 million to […]

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Thursday, 17 October was a day of celebration for Fitzroy […]

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National Landcare Program supports Koala Cameras

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Posted on July 11th, 2018

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