Fitzroy Basin NRM region
2006
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Community takes on the mountain - and wins!
Years of pushing the issue of acid mine drainage and the threat of pit overflow at the abandoned Mt Morgan minesite have paid off...more.
Getting paid to manage your land
A ground-breaking program being introduced in central Queensland will see landholders receiving financial support to manage areas of remnant forest ... more
Must get to the Muster
In the last four years, the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) and hundreds of landholders have cooperatively invested over $15 million in property improvements from the Capricorn Coast out to Central Queensland's boundaries – Injune, Rolleston, Emerald, Nebo and between...more
A fair mob gathered at the FBA NC Muster
Around 200 people attended the Fitzroy Basin Association's Neighbourhood Catchments Muster on 7 and 8 September at Rockhampton's Leichhardt Hotel.
A conference by another name, the Muster bought together landholders, community groups, private consultants, industry and government agency representatives from around Queensland and interstate to share knowldege and celebrate successes achieved under the current regional approach to natural resource management in the Fitzroy Basin area... read more
2007
Something fishy on Fitzroy River floodplains
Denis and Stacy Franks of Gavial Station east of Rockhampton have discovered first hand that ponded pasture is not always the best option for cattle production... read more
CHRRUP funding places Emerald growers ahead in planning process
A project to accelerate the voluntary adoption of Land & Water Management Plans in the Emerald irrigation area is resulting in successful outcomes for all partners, and placing growers at the forefront of the industry ... read more
Innovative weather scheme for cropping district
An innovative scheme initiated by Central Highlands farmers is attracting wide-spread interest and providing immediate benefits to farming practices ... read more
Central Highlands hosts Fitzroy Basin Association
The Central Highlands were on display at the beginning of March when members of the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) met in Emerald for their regular stakeholders forum and a special general meeting ... read more
Earth moving rivers given 10 years to lighten their load
Every time it rains a dozen major river catchments that lie within and adjacent to the Fitzroy Basin play their part in transporting central Queensland's productive soil out to sea ... read more
GIS team spreads the word!
Geographical information systems (GIS) staff at the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) celebrated their second annual GIS Day on 13 June. Read more...
CQ growers to pilot best practice in spray management
A collaborative project to develop a 'best practice' Farm Management System for the grains industry involving growers, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA), AgForce Grains and the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries has been progressed with the announcement of $150 000 of federal National Landcare Programme funding to pilot spray management. Read more...
Socks saving beaches
Thongs washed up on the beach.
We've all heard of them, but what about socks? ... read more
Threatened Species Week in the Fitzroy Basin
The Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) brought the plight of threatened species to the forefront of students' minds with recent visits to two Rockhampton primary schools.
A group of four researchers spoke to students as Frenchville and Mt Archer state schools on 6 September as part of Threatened Species Week ... more
Rainforests discovered with flora expert
Queensland flora expert Bill McDonald helped boost local knowledge of rainforests in the Boyne/Calliope region recently...more
AGM marks ten years in operation
The Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) Annual General Meeting on Friday 26 October was cause for nostalgia as the organisation celebrated its’ 10th birthday. FBA Chief Executive Officer Suzie Christensen said the AGM covered the results of the last financial year, and enabled reflection on the association’s 10 year history...more
Graziers learn how pastures can benefit from tea
It’s not the brew we’re used to, but tea is proving the perfect way to improve pastures for Central Queensland grazier Peter Attard.
Mr Attard believes using compost tea, a concentrated microbial solution extracted from compost, has increased grass production and animal weight gain on his ‘Shingle Hut’ property in Moura...more
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
2008
Good management reduces flood impact on Reef
Good land management has helped prevent more than 75 000 tonnes of sediment being washed into the ocean by recent flooding ... more
Tour highlights value of wetlands
Around 20 people joined a bus tour of the St Lawrence wetlands to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Saturday 2 February, organised by the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) and Fitzroy River and Coastal Catchments (FRCC) ... more
Forestry a feasible income option for CQ landholders
Harvesting trees for forest products is an untapped market for landholders in the Central Queensland region, according to Reg Connolly ... more
FBA finds new uses for GPS technology
Innovative use of GPS and computer mapping is helping Fitzroy Basin Association improve NRM in Central Queensland ... more
Broadsound brainstorm provides direction
Around 30 people brainstormed ways to restore and protect the Broadsound environment at a workshop at the Marlborough Hotel on 15 April... more
Fitzroy Fellowship offers $25K for resourceful people
People with a passion for natural resource management (NRM) can now apply for a $25 000 bursary to develop their knowledge and skills...more
Priority areas chosen for on-ground work
Sustainability will be boosted across 13 catchments in the Fitzroy Basin region chosen as targets for on-ground work over the next year...more
The natural wonder of St Lawrence discovered
The internationally significant St Lawrence wetland got the star treatment it deserves at a community celebration last month...more
Gladstone area in good hands as resource group grows
The Gladstone region's environment is in good hands with two new staff boosting the capacity of the area's NRM group... more
Forum a time to reflect on flooding
The Fitzroy Flood Forum, from 5 to 7 August, will offer a chance to reflect and discuss how flooding in early 2008 affected the Fitzroy Basin region... more
Former chair of FBA passes away
Instrumental in shaping the success of the organisation, former chair of the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) Barbara Wildin passed away in July...more
Flood Forum a huge success
Around 150 people gathered in August to discuss the impact of flooding on Central Queensland in early 2008...more
War on weeds in CQ gets strategic
Just as modern wars are relying more on technology and tactics, the war on weeds in Central Queensland just got more strategic...more
Capricorn Coast dolphins at risk
A study funded by the Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has found dolphins along the Capricorn Coast may be in danger of disappearing from the region...more
Fund breathes life into innovative ideas
A new fund is ensuring central Queensland is at the forefront of progressive practices including natural sequence farming, sequential cropping, subsurface drip irrigation, and biological farming...more
Breeding given go ahead for endangered wallaby
A new breeding permit means there could soon be a baby boom for the embattled Bridled Nailtail Wallaby...more
2009
Capricornia assets protected under Coastcare program
Two precious assets on the Capricorn Coast will be better understood and protected thanks to projects supported by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc (FBA) in 2009...more
Fishing champion awarded for eco-efforts
Central Queenslander Bill Sawynok has been honoured with an international award for his efforts to promote conservation in recreational fishing... more
Water quality test results available on website
Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) is playing its part to identify water quality problems, and help develop solutions. FBA is part of the Technical Working Group established to examine water quality issues in Central Queensland...more
Road trip gives CQ group natural insight
More than 20 people from Central Queensland (CQ) visited the Hunter Valley recently to gain insight from natural sequence farming (NSF) guru Peter Andrews...more
FBA trials webinars in its lunchbox series
People interested in sustainable land management from across the state have been catching up over lunch, without leaving their desks, thanks to a new webinar project...more
Event examines cropping at the cutting-edge
Combining technology and cropping to achieve the greatest gains in productivity and sustainability was the focus of a field day in Wowan-Dululu, near Rockhampton in February...more
Connectivity key to environmental health
More than 30 volunteers and community members celebrated the connection between wetlands, other waterways and the health of an entire catchment area in honour of World Wetland Day (WWD) 2009...more
New ground cover guide for land managers
Landholders seeking productive paddocks and good land condition need to start from the ground up...more
Cropping at the cutting-edge in Wowan
Combining technology and cropping to achieve the greatest gains in productivity and sustainability was the focus of a field day in Wowan-Dululu in February...more
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
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
The FBA’s Online Lunchbox series is back
The Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) have been conducting their Lunch box series as webinars, online meeting, with great success...more
Pasture cropping on Harrami trial
The economic viability of planting winter cereal crops directly into dormant grass pasture to improve soil health was the drawcard at last month’s Healthy Soils: Pasture Cropping field day held at Harrami district grazing property, ‘Roselea’ 40 kilometres south of Biloela on the Burnett Highway...more
Last updated 31 July 2009