Voice of the Regions - June 2009
Burnett Mary Regional Group
A very rare bat found in the Burnett Mary region which feeds exclusively on spiders has been photographed for the very first time...more
Monto graziers improve catchment health
A Monto grazier is doing his part to improve the health of the Burnett River catchment...more
MangroveWatch is coming to the Wide Bay area
Enthusiastic locals are joining a new Community Coastcare project to help look after Burnett Mary’s valuable estuary and mangrove habitats...more
Quoll a screaming hit at Fraser Coast show
Most people visiting the Fraser Coast show didn’t know what it was...more
Biosphere application a success
The Great Sandy region has been declared as a Biosphere reserve...more
Cape York
CYMAG hosted annual Marine & Coastal NRM workshop
Cape York Marine Advisory Group (CYMAG) hosted the 4th Annual Marine and Coastal NRM workshop in Cooktown on 3–4 June, funded by Australian and Queensland governments, following the success of previous workshops funded...more
Celebrating Cape York wetlands and Caring for Country
Cape York Peninsula Landcare along with other Cape York natural resource management (NRM) providers and organisations hosted an event to celebrate Cape York wetlands and Caring for Country in Laura on the 30 May...more
Condamine Alliance
Native fish given a better chance of survival
Native fish will have a better chance of survival with over 100 kilometres of river now opened for migrating fish with the official launch of the reconstructed vertical slot fishway at Loudoun Weir, near Dalby, today...more
Desert Channels Queensland
Clearing the myths of the 3Cs
Carbon and Climate Change are words we hear everyday, however do people really understand how it affects them and their business?...more
Garden gurus gather in May
Everything from plants to pots, solar energy to seeds, grey water to growing vegetables was on show as Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) hosted its first Waterwise Garden Expo from 22 to 23 May at the Longreach Civic Centre...more
Australia’s ‘cane toad brains trust’ sets its sites on pest
A forum touted as a meeting of 'Australia's cane toad brains trust' was held in Longreach in late April to share information and discuss the future of cane toad management as the pest invades further into the Lake Eyre Basin (LEB)...more
Fitzroy Basin Association
Cattle nutrition focus of field day
Ways to improve cattle nutrition was the focus of a field day in April attended by around 25 beef producers...more
CHRUPP
Students get hands-on with NRM activities
Over 700 high school students descended on the Emerald Showgrounds last Wednesday to attend an interactive expo designed to highlight the importance of managing the natural resources in our local communities...more
Northern Gulf Resource Management Group
Tourism opportunities for Mutton Hole
The Gulf community had the opportunity to have there say on the future of the wetlands at a community consultation forum recently held at the Normanton Visitors Information Centre...more
NQ Dry Tropics
Land condition booklet a boon for northern grazier
Northern graziers now have a handy reference tool to optimise their land management strategies. The Queensland Government and NQ Dry Tropics have launched a booklet that describes the condition of grazing land types found in north Queensland...more
Townsville plays host to state environment conference
On 20-21 May Townsville played host to Queensland’s NRM bodies in a two-day showcase where past successes were presented across a range of NRM themes...more
Queensland Murray-Darling Committee
Run, Rabbit, Run controlling rabbit populations
The rabbits around Stanthorpe are in for a tough time as a project targeting their homes aims to reduce the pest animals’ impact on valuable crops and pastures...more
Success for Ballandean students on climate change quest
Ballandean State School students are combining fun and learning as they work to lower the carbon footprint of their school and community...more
Reef Catchments
Celebrate with a wetlands walkabout in Mackay
Wetland Walkabout is a free family event that celebrates and acknowledges the work of local people and organisations making a real difference in Mackay wetlands...more
SEQ Catchments
Bribie focuses on climate change
Climate change and its effect on Bribie Island were discussed at a recent meeting of the Bribie Island Community Association...more
Southern Gulf Catchments
New chairperson for Southern Gulf Catchments regional body
A new chairperson was recently announced for the regional NRM body, Southern Gulf Catchments...more
Terrain
Terrain launches Barron-Trinity Inlet Water Quality Improvement Plan
The new Barron-Trinity Inlet Water Quality Improvement Plan was launched on 3 June...more
Hinchinbrook Shire Council sign MOU with Terrain
On Friday 29 May, Hinchinbrook Shire Council signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Herbert River Catchment Group and Terrain NRM...more
Last updated 09 July 2009