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FBA proud sponsors of Young Tech Bursaries to attend AgTeCH19
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Success for Low Stress Stock Handling workshop
Posted on March 19th, 2019
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Volunteer group removes 500kg of weeds in one weekend
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Posted on December 3rd, 2018
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FBA celebrates the launch of its second history book
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Smart Farms Small Grants (Round 2)
Posted on November 26th, 2018
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Posted on September 17th, 2018
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Fire training preserving culture at Aldoga
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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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10 ways to terminate tilapia!
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FBA brings Joel Salatin to CQ in April
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New project to protect Lower Fitzroy creek banks
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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 […]
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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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Celebrating trees at Mt Etna for a battier, fruitier future
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Pioneer of pasture cropping heads to CQ
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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
You are invited to have your say on draft environmental […]
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
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Grazing BMP Expo
Posted on July 11th, 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
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
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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 […]
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
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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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Record attendance for Accelerated Grazing BMP program
Posted on October 30th, 2015
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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
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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 […]
Cure those winter blues at FLOW these school holidays
Posted on June 26th, 2015
The school holidays are here again and FLOW Visitors Centre […]
CQUni and Fitzroy Basin Association helping teachers find science education paradise in Gladstone for Science Week
Posted on June 25th, 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 […]
Calling all grain growers wanting to innovate
Posted on June 3rd, 2015
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Graziers invited to test their property’s water quality at Beef Week
Posted on April 27th, 2015
Fitzroy Partnership for River Health, a collective of organisations working […]
Grazing inspiration session not to be missed
Posted on April 24th, 2015
It’s all about the beef this week, so Fitzroy Basin […]
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
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New Grazing BMP format designed for busy graziers
Posted on March 2nd, 2015
A new round of Grazing BMP workshops will be rolled […]
Planning for a future of change
Posted on February 19th, 2015
Central Queensland is experiencing profound change in our communities, industries, […]
World Wetlands Day – discover more at FLOW
Posted on February 2nd, 2015
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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
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Innovative solutions to rundown pastures
Posted on October 21st, 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 […]
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
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Humpback whales make their first appearance in Keppel Bay
Posted on July 7th, 2014
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Students’ sustainability books on show at FLOW
Posted on July 4th, 2014
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Workshops to provide solutions for pasture rundown
Posted on June 4th, 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 […]
Healthy soils secrets at the bottom of a pit
Posted on May 6th, 2014
Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) will run another series of […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Getting the most out of what you have
Posted on October 23rd, 2013
Unlocking the secrets behind productive soil is vital for a […]
Mutual benefits key to co-existence
Posted on October 23rd, 2013
Central Queensland needs to start setting the agenda – not […]
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
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Fish territory expands thanks to ladder
Posted on April 29th, 2013
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