Voice of the Regions - December 2007
Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM
Old habits die hard
By Terry Butts
Old habits die hard, an age-old truism and no better portrayed than the farming profession of Australia where much needed change to land care methods has not come easily...more
Coast crusaders acknowledged
Burdekin locals enjoyed a free family fun day at Alva Beach in the on 2 December organized by Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM (BDTNRM) as part of Coastcare Week celebrations...more
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Fishing for knowledge to help habitat
“The only time a fisherman tells the truth is when he calls another a liar”.
Unfortunately, fishermen in the Burnett Mary region are not lying when they complain about the decline of fish habitat over the years...more
Wine growers acquire a taste for salinity
Could drinking more wine have long term benefits for the environment?
Research has commenced in the South Burnett into how grape growing could decrease salinity by using less water...more
Condamine Alliance
Clifton farmers lead with 'green' qualifications
Farmers at Clifton on the Darling Downs have used technology and an internationally recognised management system to justify the green image of Australian farming...more
Desert Channels Queensland
DCQ board steps towards the future
The first step on the journey of renewal for the board of Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) was taken at the recent annual general meeting when newly elected Chair of the Cooper’s Creek Catchment Committee was appointed to the DCQ board...more
Harvesting fields of knowledge
More than 50 interested locals attended two on-property field days hosted recently by graziers and sponsored by Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) through the National Landcare Program...more
Fitzroy Basin Association
Project key to survival of endangered wallaby
A project supported by the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) to save the bridled nailtail wallaby from extinction has received a state-wide environment award...more
Weevil pools breed weapon against weed
Weevil breeding pools have been established to help eradicate a weed choking central Queensland waterways...more
Local heroes behind Capricorn Coast's best beaches
Small groups of dedicated beachgoers are working hard behind the scenes to help make Capricorn Coast’s beaches some of the best in the state...more
Queensland Murray-Darling Committee
Pasture cropping saving soils through drought
Scott Proud and Jennifer Schwennesen, organic beef producers near Surat in Queensland, have been using pasture cropping practices to secure the longevity of their property, and rehabilitate and conserve their soil...more
Pipeclay Creek and Weir River get funding boost
A group of 12 farmers in the Pipeclay Creek area, north of Goondiwindi, have received an unprecedented $250 000 grant from the Australian Government’s Community Water Grants scheme to improve the water quality in the Pipeclay Creek and Weir River...more
SEQ Catchments
Weeding out lantana in the Lockyer
Lockyer landholders got the low down on problem weeds, useful trees and native wildlife habitat at a recent field day...more
Southern Gulf Catchments
Reaping the rewards of hard work
Despite being held the same day as the Federal election the Southern Gulf Catchments Ltd (SGC) annual general meeting had a great turn out with representatives from local, state and federal government attending to learn more about the organization, the vast array of projects SGC has in the region and to meet the staff members and board...more
Last updated 19 December 2007