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From the beach to the bush: A young person’s perspective on caring for the environment

From the beach to the bush: A young person's perspective on caring for the environment

Brooke, 13, lives on a cattle property in Central Queensland, while Amy, 14, lives at the beach. Completely opposite lifestyles and upbringings yet the girls discovered they are very similar after spending a day in each other’s shoes. Brooke visited Amy at the beach and learnt to paddle board and later that day Amy visited Brooke's family property to spend time with the cattle, grooming the horse and collecting the chook eggs. Both girls care about the environment and our future and share their thoughts. There's something about witnessing the passion of the next generation and their drive to protect the environment that inspires each of us to do more, and think more about what can be done to protect it for future generations... Together we can protect our assets, support our growth and plan for our future. Visit CQSS2030.com.au for more information and to get involved!

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12/10/2014

Better beef businesses with Grazing BMP

Better beef businesses with Grazing BMP

Robert Sherry and his wife Jane run Wahroonga, a 10,000 hectare cattle property in the Clarke Creek district approximately 200 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton. Wahroonga was the 100th grazing enterprise to complete the Grazing Best Management Practices (Grazing BMP) program. The voluntary, self-paced and self-assessed program helped him focus on the areas where he can improve his business and helps the industry benchmark its success. Robert believes Grazing BMP is a positive thing for the beef industry, and is encouraging all beef producers to complete the program, as it has made a big difference to his operations. Grazing BMP is a joint initiative of Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA), AgForce, the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and North Queensland Dry Tropics and is delivered with significant investment from the Australian and Queensland Governments.

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20/05/2014

Managing erosion and improving water quality by fencing waterways

Managing erosion and improving water quality by fencing waterways

The Turichs 3,000 acre property has been in their family for 150 years. Fourth and fifth generation graziers Peter and Matt Turich run 350 head of cattle, predominantly breeders. They've installed riparian fencing with support from FBA to keep cattle out of waterways and reduce erosion issues on their property. They've found that by having the ability to control cattle access, they can manage sediment run off and water quality on their property. With the additional fencing, they're now looking to move to a rotational grazing system to improve their pastures and soils, their product as well as managing sediment and protecting water quality. By doing this ground cover will improve and precious nutrients found in the top soil won't be washed downstream when it rains. Next they're looking to pump to a trough at a high point. This will allow them to ensure all of their cattle have access to clean and good quality water. The Turichs have seen the value of keeping cattle out of waterways through this project with FBA funded through the Reef Rescue component of the Australian Government's Caring for Our Country initiative. They recognise that what they do on their property not only benefits their business but is important to help maintain the health of the Boyne River system.

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28/08/2013

Natural sequence farming case study

Organic farmers spread word on natural sequence farming

The Wippells have been implementing Natural Sequence Farming (NSF) principles since 2009 on Nioka in an attempt to rehydrate the landscape.

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12/08/2013

Move to rotational grazing is a sustainable choice on Dumbarton Station

Move to rotational grazing - Dumbarton Station

Winemaker turned grazier Brian McGuigan decided the most profitable and sustainable management approach on his Dumbarton Station property near Middlemount in central Queensland was a move to rotational grazing. He divided his large paddocks into smaller sections and combined with changes in herd management, such as resting paddocks to allow seed to set, he has improved carrying capacity and land condition. Brian received some assistance to make changes via a Reef Rescue water quality improvement grant provided by Fitzroy Basin Association, funded under the Australian Government's Caring for our Country program.

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04/08/2013

Flood recovery focusing on weed control

Flood recovery focusing on weed control

Since the flood damage occurred, Trevor has been facing the challenge of bringing his flooded country back to productive pasture, which began with reseeding and resting his paddocks for six months before running cattle again.

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31/07/2013

Flood recovery Starting from scratch in the Dawson

Flood recovery Starting from scratch in the Dawson

The downside of flat farming landscapes is that when a major flood occurs, inundation is uniform and very soon every inch of the farm is submerged, completely destroying crops and washing away precious soil. This is what happened on two properties owned by Debbie and Mike Austin. Harcourt, which is 1575ha in size and the 730 ha Riverland, are neighbouring properties on the banks of the Dawson River in the Fitzroy Basin.

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31/07/2013

Marine debris case study

Understanding marine debris for cleaner beaches

Capricorn Coast residents have been learning more about the rubbish that arrives on their shores while helping keep local beaches beautiful.

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29/07/2013

Helping rare frogs case study

Helping rare frogs

Rare frogs in rainforests of central Queensland are caught in a conservation paradox - more information about the frogs in needed to decide how to conserve them, but their very scarcity means that information is hard to come by.

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27/07/2013