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Landcare Grants – Apply Now
Posted on February 23rd, 2021
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A CQ Guide to Beach Safety
Posted on December 17th, 2020
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Capricorn Coast Creates a Community Action Plan
Posted on December 15th, 2020
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$4 Million invested into the Fitzroy Region’s Coastal Ecosystems
Posted on November 24th, 2020
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How to Prevent and Remediate Gully Erosion – Educational Videos
Posted on November 12th, 2020
To help landholders prevent and remediate gully erosion on their […]
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
Posted on November 10th, 2020
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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 […]
How Beachgoers can help Marine Turtles Thrive
Posted on October 1st, 2020
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Community comes together to fight Cat’s Claw
Posted on September 23rd, 2020
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School Holiday Activity – Design Competition
Posted on September 23rd, 2020
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2019-2020 National Landcare Program Highlights
Posted on September 15th, 2020
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Meet the Fitzroy region’s Climate Mate – Dan!
Posted on September 14th, 2020
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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
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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
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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
Our local beaches are currently crawling with the next generation […]
FBA and Precision Agriculture releases strategic dryland cropping book
Posted on December 19th, 2019
A survey of central Queensland grain producers highlighted a keen […]
2019 in Review – FBA’s Major Achievements
Posted on December 17th, 2019
2019 was another fantastic year for FBA. Here are some […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Curtis Coast Carers
Posted on August 6th, 2019
Over the last four months, 805.6 hours of volunteer work […]
Drain Buddies installed across Yeppoon, Gladstone and Rockhampton
Posted on July 15th, 2019
Humans are responsible for 100% of marine debris, and locally, […]
Students visit CQ for a lesson in natural resource management
Posted on July 9th, 2019
A group of 25 budding environmental scientists from the University […]
Tracking the TechConnect Tent
Posted on July 1st, 2019
Since its inception last year, our Glencore TechConnet Tent has […]
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, […]
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 […]
Why you secretly love Flying Foxes!
Posted on March 4th, 2019
From Lyssavirus, to Hendra virus and even the paint-lifting properties […]
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 […]
Graziers head to the Reef
Posted on December 12th, 2018
Reef Trust 1 graziers from the Fitzroy region were showcased […]
2018 in Review – FBA’s Major Achievements
Posted on December 10th, 2018
2018 was a huge year for Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. […]
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, […]
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 […]
2018 sees a huge growth in cropping projects
Posted on November 29th, 2018
2018 has been a busy year for FBA’s cropping team […]
Smart Farms Small Grants (Round 2)
Posted on November 26th, 2018
$5,000 to $20,000 grants are up for grabs for landholders […]
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 […]
FBA celebrates 21 years with events across the region
Posted on October 15th, 2018
After 21 years of conserving, maintaining and improving 156,700 sq […]
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 […]
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 […]
CQ graziers talk about why FBA programs matter to them
Posted on May 22nd, 2018
FBA helps graziers implement property and management improvement practices to […]
Are you living in a fish friendly neighbourhood?
Posted on April 18th, 2018
Fishing is a favourite past-time for many, and seafood and […]
FBA Prickly Acacia project delivers outstanding results
Posted on February 28th, 2018
Local landholder efforts over the duration of a five-year weed […]
FBA brings Joel Salatin to CQ in April
Posted on February 19th, 2018
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) is thrilled to be the […]
New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks
Posted on January 25th, 2018
This year FBA is launching a new project through funding […]
Fitzroy River Turtle nesting report for 2017
Posted on December 14th, 2017
Early December marks the end of nesting season for Central […]
Five Rocks Beach Clean Up 2017
Posted on December 12th, 2017
ONE weekend, 67 volunteers and in excess of 1 tonne […]
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
Posted on November 7th, 2017
On the back of our latest Annual Report, we thought […]
Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby numbers double
Posted on September 7th, 2017
“Extinct” Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby doubles its numbers in Taunton National […]
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 […]
FLOW and FBA proud to host CQ’s first Augmented Reality Sandbox
Posted on August 10th, 2017
To celebrate National Science Week, FLOW and FBA this week […]
Celebrating trees at Mt Etna for a battier, fruitier future
Posted on June 26th, 2017
On Saturday 20 project volunteers and Queensland Parks and Wildlife […]
Sign unveiled at Mulambin Beach (Manuwi) preserves Darumbal culture
Posted on June 7th, 2017
THE unveiling of a new sign at Mulambin Beach (Manuwi) […]
FLOW celebrates their fifth birthday
Posted on March 28th, 2017
Today Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) welcomed Sacred Heart students to […]
Community grants now open
Posted on March 27th, 2017
Have you got a great idea to help protect our […]
Farm, feast and film – stories of farm diversification
Posted on February 28th, 2017
CQ landholders will have a unique opportunity to hear successful […]
Over 5,000 trees planted at Mt Etna revegetation site
Posted on December 20th, 2016
If you’ve ever planted a tree in your backyard, you […]
Record-breaking milestone for Fitzroy River Turtles
Posted on December 12th, 2016
It has been another successful year for local freshwater turtle […]
FBA signs MOU with GreenCollar, carbon project developer
Posted on November 9th, 2016
JOINT RELEASE – FBA & GREENCOLLAR An MOU signed between […]
Community groups committed to supporting our environment
Posted on October 4th, 2016
Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has awarded community grants to organisations […]
Community resilience program recognised in State awards
Posted on September 22nd, 2016
A program that empowered Fitzroy Basin communities and organisations to […]
Community grants up for grabs
Posted on July 15th, 2016
Have you got a great idea to help protect our […]
$500,000 fish ladder launched at Fitzroy Barrage improves habitat connectivity
Posted on May 23rd, 2016
An innovative fishway installed at the Fitzroy River Barrage in […]
Totally Wild film crew turns their lens to Fitzroy Basin projects
Posted on May 16th, 2016
The Fitzroy Basin region is home to rare wildlife, leading […]
Family fun with fish at Lake Callemondah
Posted on May 16th, 2016
Rivers free of barriers are vital to protecting fish that […]
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 […]
Swap the wifi for wildlife wonder
Posted on January 11th, 2016
Fitzroy Basin Association’s FLOW Visitor Centre is offering kids and […]
Marine Turtle report: a first for the region!
Posted on December 8th, 2015
In a first for the Capricorn and Curtis coasts, Fitzroy […]
First trees planted in Mt Etna 20 Million Trees project
Posted on November 18th, 2015
A committed team of 30 volunteers have planted 900 plants […]
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
Have you ever wondered what the wildlife of Moores Creek […]
Spending time on the business message that hits home for 1,000th Grazing BMP enterprise
Posted on September 18th, 2015
Amy and Richard Holcombe bought Kinma, a 1,610ha grazing operation […]
Grazier reaps rewards of long-term commitment to sustainability
Posted on August 20th, 2015
When Chris Hensley and his wife Nina bought Peak Vale […]
Community-led environmental efforts boosted with fresh funds
Posted on August 5th, 2015
Do you live in Gladstone, Rockhampton or on the Capricorn […]
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
The annual Kinka Wetlands Discovery Morning is on again from […]
Shy dolphin takes the spotlight in new children’s book
Posted on March 23rd, 2015
They might be shy and like to hide, but Australian […]
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
The draft Central Queensland Sustainability Strategy (CQSS:2030) has been released […]
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 […]
Grazing BMP set to expand with new 3 year commitment to program funding
Posted on November 4th, 2014
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) Chief Executive Officer Paul Birch […]
Capella graziers among the first in line as Accredited Producers
Posted on October 23rd, 2014
With a long-held commitment to ongoing education and learning, Capella […]
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
This year’s conference is based around the theme of celebrating our […]
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 […]
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 […]
100th grazier completes Best Management Practices program
Posted on March 21st, 2014
The Grazing Best Management Practices (Grazing BMP) program has reached […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Landcare and Weedbusters week coincide next week so Fitzroy Basin […]
Reports highlight value of work with farmers & graziers
Posted on July 10th, 2013
Two reports were released today about the health of our […]
Indigenous knowledge highlighted in online videos
Posted on April 29th, 2013
Social media is helping to harness the ancient oral history […]
Fish territory expands thanks to ladder
Posted on April 29th, 2013
The Moores Creek fish ladder has expanded the territory for […]
Book tells story of threatened bum breathing turtle!
Posted on April 29th, 2013
The Fitzroy River Turtle, a vulnerable species only found in […]
More resources related to 2019 – 2020 Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator Highlights
2019 – 2020 Enhancing Threatened Ecological Communities Highlights
Posted on September 10th, 2020
The Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Program
Posted on July 22nd, 2020
Creating a legacy future generations will be proud to inherit
Posted on February 11th, 2020
Riparian fencing – long-term projects show improved conditions
Posted on January 29th, 2020
Improving productivity – bringing rotational grazing goal to fruition
Posted on January 29th, 2020
Additional funding leads to significant increase in hatching rates
Posted on January 29th, 2020
Wetlands and coastal scrub species just a few of the winners arising from dune restoration
Posted on January 29th, 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
Information on Shoalwater and Corio Bay Ramsar site including links to RIS and ECD
Posted on January 16th, 2020
Grazing for Healthy Coastal Wetlands: Guidelines for managing coastal wetlands in grazing systems
Posted on July 15th, 2019
Grazing for Healthy Coastal Wetlands has been developed to provide […]
Brigalow Belt North Fire Management Guidelines
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Appropriate fire management practices to help land managers plan hazard […]
