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National Volunteer Week 2020
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World Wetlands Day 2020
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FBA shows CQUniversity students how to heal eroding gullies
Posted on November 28th, 2019
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A Day of Celebrations – FBA’s AGM & Streambank Stabilisation Project unveiled
Posted on October 30th, 2019
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FBA proud sponsors of Young Tech Bursaries to attend AgTeCH19
Posted on September 26th, 2019
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How does erosion impact the reef?
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Drain Buddies installed across Yeppoon, Gladstone and Rockhampton
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Students visit CQ for a lesson in natural resource management
Posted on July 9th, 2019
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Tracking the TechConnect Tent
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Posted on June 20th, 2019
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Top tips for grant writers
Posted on April 15th, 2019
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Community Groups set to make big changes
Posted on March 14th, 2019
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Volunteer group removes 500kg of weeds in one weekend
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Tech in a tent takes to the Region
Posted on January 15th, 2019
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Three long term projects deliver success across the region
Posted on December 10th, 2018
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Smart Farms Small Grants (Round 2)
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Fitzroy NRM Region proud to host 5 Reef Champion finalists!
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Weevils: the biocontrol measure for weeds in the Fitzroy
Posted on September 13th, 2018
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eDNA tests return encouraging results in tilapia numbers across the Fitzroy Basin
Posted on July 31st, 2018
Highly specialised testing undertaken by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) […]

Ten Ways Trees make a big difference
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Toilet bowl no place for fish
Posted on July 11th, 2018
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Caring for Police Creek
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Caring for Moores Creek
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Caring for Fig Tree Creek
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10 ways to terminate tilapia!
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New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks
Posted on January 25th, 2018
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8 ways to… care for creeks from the backyard!
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Five Rocks Beach Clean Up 2017
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Achieving great things for our reef, our region, our future – Part 2
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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
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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 […]

Look out! Tilapia on the move!
Posted on August 8th, 2017
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How to build a Porous Check Dam
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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
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Farm, feast and film – stories of farm diversification
Posted on February 28th, 2017
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Over 5,000 trees planted at Mt Etna revegetation site
Posted on December 20th, 2016
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New ‘fish hotels’ to provide habitat for juvenile fish
Posted on December 9th, 2016
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FBA signs MOU with GreenCollar, carbon project developer
Posted on November 9th, 2016
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Community groups committed to supporting our environment
Posted on October 4th, 2016
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Community grants up for grabs
Posted on July 15th, 2016
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New funds target gully erosion
Posted on July 7th, 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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Totally Wild film crew turns their lens to Fitzroy Basin projects
Posted on May 16th, 2016
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Family fun with fish at Lake Callemondah
Posted on May 16th, 2016
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Posted on April 29th, 2016
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FBA invites landholders to attend gully repair field days
Posted on April 1st, 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 […]

Swap the wifi for wildlife wonder
Posted on January 11th, 2016
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Marine Turtle report: a first for the region!
Posted on December 8th, 2015
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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 […]

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 […]

Free outdoor movie and twilight walks to raise awareness of waterway health
Posted on October 22nd, 2015
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Workshop reveals the science behind our local waterways
Posted on October 15th, 2015
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Grazier reaps rewards of long-term commitment to sustainability
Posted on August 20th, 2015
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Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds
Posted on August 5th, 2015
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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 […]

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 […]

Finish school holidays with family fun at Kinka Wetlands Discovery Morning
Posted on April 14th, 2015
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Shy dolphin takes the spotlight in new children’s book
Posted on March 23rd, 2015
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Planning for a future of change
Posted on February 19th, 2015
Central Queensland is experiencing profound change in our communities, industries, […]

Have your say on CQ’s future
Posted on January 9th, 2015
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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 […]

Fitzroy Floodplain landholder funding available
Posted on October 23rd, 2014
The Fitzroy Floodplain wetlands are recognised as a wetland of […]

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
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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Final chance: Capricorn-Curtis Coast environmental values submissions
Posted on April 8th, 2014
Don’t miss the opportunity to have a final say on […]

Landcare: 25 years on and still going strong
Posted on April 3rd, 2014
From humble beginnings in a small Victorian town to a […]

Global spotlight to shine on local creek conservation efforts
Posted on March 19th, 2014
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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 […]

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

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 […]

Big week for Landcare and Weed busting!
Posted on August 30th, 2013
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Reports highlight value of work with farmers & graziers
Posted on July 10th, 2013
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Fish territory expands thanks to ladder
Posted on April 29th, 2013
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