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Water quality projects stopping 50,000 tonnes of sediment polluting our Reef
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Fox detection work gives turtle hatchlings a fighting chance
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National Volunteer Week 2020
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Open the Gate forum brings global knowledge to Rockhampton
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World Wetlands Day 2020
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Capricorn & Curtis Coast Hatchling Viewing Guide
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FBA shows CQUniversity students how to heal eroding gullies
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A Day of Celebrations – FBA’s AGM & Streambank Stabilisation Project unveiled
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3639 cigarettes find a home in CQ drains
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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
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Can better grazing practices really improve water quality on the Reef?
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Don’t make migratory birds pay the price
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National Landcare Program supports Koala Cameras
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Community grant uncovers local flying fox lover and community hero
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Team Turtle CQ Success
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Posted on December 12th, 2018
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Posted on December 3rd, 2018
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Posted on November 20th, 2018
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Fitzroy NRM Region proud to host 5 Reef Champion finalists!
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eDNA tests return encouraging results in tilapia numbers across the Fitzroy Basin
Posted on July 31st, 2018
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Ten Ways Trees make a big difference
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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
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Fitzroy River Turtle nesting report for 2017
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Five Rocks Beach Clean Up 2017
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Project funded to protect Central Queensland’s Silver-headed Antechinus
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Achieving great things for our reef, our region, our future – Part 4
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Fitzroy graziers named leaders in Reef Sediment reduction
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DAN Bishop has been announced as the 2017 recipient for […]

Team Turtle CQ needs you!
Posted on November 20th, 2017
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Achieving great things for our reef, our region, our future – Part 2
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Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby numbers double
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Look out! Tilapia on the move!
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Wetlands Assessments commence in the Fitzroy Basin
Posted on June 7th, 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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Over 5,000 trees planted at Mt Etna revegetation site
Posted on December 20th, 2016
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Record-breaking milestone for Fitzroy River Turtles
Posted on December 12th, 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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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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Recording traditional ecological knowledge – Corio Bay
Posted on April 29th, 2016
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FBA invites landholders to attend gully repair field days
Posted on April 1st, 2016
Gully repair will be the focus at a series of […]

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 […]

Marine Turtle report: a first for the region!
Posted on December 8th, 2015
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Endangered wallaby numbers positive despite drought in CQ
Posted on December 4th, 2015
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Record number of nests protected for threatened Fitzroy River Turtle
Posted on November 26th, 2015
When you’re tucked up safe in bed tonight spare a […]

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 […]

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
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Discover sensational Sandy Point
Posted on November 3rd, 2015
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Free outdoor movie and twilight walks to raise awareness of waterway health
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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
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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 […]

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 […]

Fitzroy Floodplain landholder funding available
Posted on October 23rd, 2014
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Discover sensational Sandy Point these school holidays
Posted on September 29th, 2014
One of the region’s most spectacular locations will be open […]

Research partnership reveals wetlands’ importance
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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 […]

Humpback whales make their first appearance in Keppel Bay
Posted on July 7th, 2014
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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 […]

Apply now for Reef Programme funding
Posted on April 15th, 2014
Expressions of interest are being sought from land managers to […]

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
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Funding helps land managers make improvements to protect reef
Posted on March 3rd, 2014
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Make a difference, help clean up our important creeks
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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 […]

FBA welcomes Reef Rescue funding allocation
Posted on September 5th, 2013
Central Queensland’s leading natural resource management group Fitzroy Basin Association […]

Reports highlight value of work with farmers & graziers
Posted on July 10th, 2013
Two reports were released today about the health of our […]

Regional NRM Groups welcome $80m budget allocation
Posted on June 5th, 2013
Queensland’s Regional Natural Resource Management Groups, including central Queensland’s leading […]

Fish territory expands thanks to ladder
Posted on April 29th, 2013
The Moores Creek fish ladder has expanded the territory for […]

True collaboration to save endangered wallaby
Posted on April 29th, 2013
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Book tells story of threatened bum breathing turtle!
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Second Reef Report Card released
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