Two-thirds of Queensland is drought declared and producers are potentially facing a second failed wet season. The few patchy rainfall events haven’t brought much relief to those areas desperately needing it. Even if it does rain in the next few weeks, it may well be...
A Flood Recovery position is currently being advertised with Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), for the role of Riparian Revegetation Crew Supervisor. This position will be working closely with Burnett Catchment Care Associations Extension Officer Fiona Morris, and...
A note to all those attending or planning to attend the Water Quality Training day scheduled for this Saturday 18 January 2014. This workshop has had to be postponed to a later date to be advised. If you require any further information please contact the BCCA office...
Ag Vet Chemical Accreditation Wed 22nd Jan 2014, 8.00 am – 4.30 pm Gaypak, 37 Bridge St, GAYNDAH Helps meet your LEGAL obligations under the Workplace Health & Safety Act and comply with rural quality assurance programs such as Livestock Production...
Before we saw out 2013, there was a story aired on ABC TV about wild dogs, dingos and some insights into how they interact with our environment,and also with our livestock: ‘Dingo: Wild Dog at War’. It was very interesting to watch. They talk to sheep...
Thank you to all everyone who has worked alongside us this year, it has been a challenging but rewarding one. From the team at BCCA * M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S * Our office will be partly operating until Tuesday 24th December 2013 and then getting back into the...
In this issue: Update on Carbon Farming Project Threemoon Floodplain Farmers are Action Planning Chemical for weed control Welcome Jenny and Peter!! BCCA backs BMP program Riparian restoration begins Reef Rescue Grazing 2 To view the latest issue of the burnett buzz...
BCCA is getting behind weed control in the North Burnett, and working alongside North Burnett Landcare and North Burnett Regional Council. Landholders who are on the floodplains within the North Burnett Regional Council area are strongly encouraged to make the most of...
Venue: Millbank Treatment Plant, Bundaberg – at the end of Duffy Street Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2013 Time: 8:30am – 10:30am Cost: FREE, drinks will be provided. Please bring a hat and a fold-out chair Guest Speakers: Maureen Schmidt – Revegetation...
The Department of Natural Resource and Mines is holding a number of information sessions across Queensland on the reforms to the Vegetation Management Act 1999. The sessions will provide an overview of the new exemptions, new mapping products available, how...
A few workshops are coming up in November 2013, all just outside of our Burnett catchment. Being run by the FutureBeef program, all are excellent opportunities to learn more and get planning for the coming growing season. Check out the links below for more...
