Burnett Catchment Care Association

New Queensland Drought Assistance Roadshow — Bundaberg
2022-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Hosted by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority. Find out about the new preparedness grants and loans and hear what help is available for your Farm Business Resilience Plan. There will also be a seasonal climate forecast update. There will be a Q&A session at the end or time to speak directly with a drought representative.
To be held at the Bundaberg Tafe (Block F) located at 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg West. To register click here!!

Pasture dieback management workshop — Kingaroy & Goomeri
2022-05-10 - 2022-05-11
Pasture die back workshop hosted by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Morning tea and lunch provided.
Tuesday 10th May – Kingaroy
DAF Research Facility, 214 Kingaroy-Cooyar Rd, Kingaroy, 9am – 2pm
Wednesday 11th May – Goomeri
Goomeri Hall of Memory, Boonara St, Goomeri, 9am – 2pm
Topics discussed:

research update
identification of pasture dieback
management options for affected pasture
developing a pasture dieback management plan for your property

To register click here!!

Mapping Workshop - Mundubbera
2022-05-12 09:00 - 13:30

Building Business Resilience - Mundubbera
2022-05-17 09:00 - 14:00
To book for the Mundubbera event click here!!

Building Business Resilience - Monto
2022-05-18 09:00 - 14:00
To book for the Monto event click here!!

Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions expo — Thangool
2022-05-19 09:00 - 12:00
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program is holding an expo in Thangool to offer graziers the opportunity to see how they can benefit from the program.
Designed to help beef producers in the Burdekin, Fitzroy and Burnett-Mary reef catchments, GRASS delivers one-on-one support and tailored management plans to improve land that is in poor condition.
Graziers who participate in GRASS can access a wide range of resources and apply for incentive funding to undertake projects to improve areas of land in poor condition.
The GRASS expos will showcase landholder involvement, land condition improvement and how extension officers can assist with land and livestock management. Topics include:

Pasture die back management – presented by Stuart Buck, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
Gully erosion control – presented by John Day (Emu Ridge Pty Ltd)
Current projects and updates – presented by Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Environment and Science and Fitzroy Basin Association.

Smoko and a BBQ will be provided. Click here to register!!

Billy Tea in the Bush - Yarrol (Monto)
2022-05-24 09:00 - 16:30

Kolan River Field Day
2022-05-31 10:30 - 13:00
BMRG are hosting a free field day at the restoration sites of the Kolan River Habitat Restoration Project. Guests will take a tour through the sites that have undergone streambank remediation and repair and hear talks from the groups and partners involved in the project. This will be to demonstrate how the project is reducing river sediment loads into the Great Barrier Reef and improving fish habitat through bank stabilisation. Afterward, there will be a Q&A session during a BBQ lunch. Registrations close at 5pm 26 May 2022, so get in quick to confirm your interest and to receive directions.
Register here!!

Cool Burns Traditional Firestick Workshop
2022-06-08 - 2022-06-09
BMRG and Gidarjil Development Corporation are holding a free cool burns workshop at Thornhill. Effective fire management is invaluable, and the workshop will demonstrate the practical application of traditional methods of cool burns fire management. Come along to be guided through every stage of the cool burns process, from site assessment, to lighting and monitoring the fires, to checking results the following morning.
Food and private accommodation will be provided. Places are limited, so get in quick to secure your spot.
For further information including full itinerary and to register for the event please email admin@bmrg.org.au

BCCA - General Meeting
2022-06-15 09:00 - 12:30
BCCA will be holding our next General Meeting on Thursday 15 June 2022 in Mundubbera. Get up to date with the achievements of our current funded projects and see what else we have in the pipeline for the Burnett.
To view the Notice and Agenda click here!!

Building Grazing Business Resilience - Gayndah
2022-06-16 08:30 - 14:30
To register for the Gayndah event click here!!

Soils in Grazing - Mungungo
2022-06-21 12:00 - 17:00

Native Forest Management Field Day - Boomerang
2022-06-28 09:00 - 15:00
Topics for the day will cover:
• The latest update on Legislation, Code of Practice and vegetation mapping,
• Trigger Maps, & Notification of a Forest Practice
• Fire management
• Forest Assessment
• Current timber products and what they are worth,
• Organising an harvest, dealing with contractors etc
• Optimal tree stocking— selecting the best trees to retain to optimise grazing and timber production
• Managing grazing stocking levels within a forest environment
• Growth results from 6 thinning trials
***Tea, coffee and smoko provided, bring your own lunch, water and folding chair***
***Wear sunsmart clothing and bring a hat.***
RSVP: admin@pfsq.org.au or call 5483 6535 or Sean Ryan 0428 457 322
Directions to Boomerang (24km south west of Gin Gin): Tablelands Road to Horsecamp Road to Doughboy Road, end of Doughboy Road on western side follow signage.

**POSTPONED** African Swine Fever - Mundubbera
2022-06-28 10:00 - 15:00
The workshop will be delivered by three members of Biosecurity Queensland: John Cuskelly, Jed Taylor and Jemma Walden.

Please RSVP by 14 June 2022 via email to ASFPPP@daf.qld.gov.au and include any dietary requirements if applicable.
If you can have any further questions or queries, please email ASFPPP@daf.qld.gov.au or call Jemma Walden on 0460 005 400.

**POSTPONED** African Swine Fever Information Day - Kingaroy
2022-06-29 10:00 - 15:00
Where: Kingaroy Research Facility, 214 Kingaroy Cooyar Road, Kingaroy
The purpose of the workshop is to share information and take the opportunity to discuss the best ways to prepare for emergency animal disease such as African Swine Fever.
RSVP: by 15 June 2022, via email – ASFPPP@daf.qld.gov.au or call Jemma Walden on 0460 005 400.

Burnett Mary Community Prioritisation Workshops - Gin Gin
2022-06-30 10:00 - 14:00
**Burnett Mary Regional Group invite you to attend the Burnett Mary Community Prioritisation Workshops**
Have you say regarding priorities for local natural resource management projects over the next year.
Hear from excellent speakers on regional projects and discuss opportunities for projects and collaboration.
Gin Gin RSL Hall, 39 Milden Street Gin Gin
Note: **Workshop also in Hervey Bay – Wednesday 29 June, 10am to 2pm (Mantra Hervey Bay, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan)**

Working Dog and Livestock Handling School - Gin Gin
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-10

Financial Literacy Workshops - Coastoun Lakes
2022-07-23 09:00 - 13:00
Coalstoun Lakes Development Group is hosting a free community event to boost your financial literacy.
Where: Coalstoun Lakes Hall – Isis Highway @ Coalstoun Lakes
Register your interest at www.trybooking.com/CADXY
Morning tea provided

South Burnett Ag Network Meeting - Wondai
2022-08-04 09:00 - 11:30

Womens Wellness Day - Mt Perry
2022-08-06 09:00 - 14:00

Community-Led Recovery Workshop - Biggenden
2022-08-10 16:30 - 19:30

Community-Led Recovery Workshop - Mundubbera
2022-08-11 16:30 - 19:30

Drought Proofing the Family Farm with John Moor - Monto
2022-08-15 08:30 - 16:00

Building Business Resilience - Kingaroy
2022-08-17 09:00 - 14:00
New dates have been announced.
To book or find out more – https://www.trybooking.com/CBHRO

Understanding Soils Workshop - Mondure & Kumbia
2022-08-18 - 2022-08-19
Register attendance here!!

Building Business Resilience - Durong
2022-08-18 09:00 - 14:00
New dates have been announced.
To book and learn more – https://www.trybooking.com/CBHRT

Breeding Edge - Biloela
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-24
For more information click here!!
To register, contact Felicity Hamlyn-Hill (Beef Enterprise Advisory Services), M: 0428 113 732 or E: felicityhamlyn-hill@bigpond.com.
**Places are limited**

Best Practice Volunteer Engagement - Monto, Mundubbera & Biggenden
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-24
Registration links below:
Monto, Monday 22 August – Best Practice Volunteer Engagement – Monto – Volunteering Queensland (volunteeringqld.org.au)
Mundubbera, Tuesday 23 August – Best Practice Volunteer Engagement – Mundubbera – Volunteering Queensland (volunteeringqld.org.au)
Biggenden, Wednesday 24 August – Best Practice Volunteer Engagement – Biggenden – Volunteering Queensland (volunteeringqld.org.au)

CONNECT Wide Bay & Beyond Forum - Maryborough
2022-08-24 09:30 - 14:30
FREE forum to hear from local innovators that have embraced technological advancements to redefine the way we live, work and play.

About this event

The CONNECT Wide Bay Burnett and Beyond half-day forum is a celebration of local innovation and technological advancement to improve the way we live, work and do business.
Come along to this FREE forum will hear from local innovators that have utilised technological advancements to redefine the way they do business.
From virtual whale watching tours to artificial intelligence sorting your recycling, robots changing the way we grow our crops and software making a visit to the doctors faster and more efficient – you don’t want to miss these local success stories.
Proudly hosted by nbn Local and Fraser Coast Regional Council, this event will inform, educate and entertain.
Register here!!

Natural Sequence Farming Course - Mundubbera
2022-09-05 - 2022-09-08
A 4-day hands-on course taught by farmers for farmers
The course will focus on learning how to read your landscape, rehydrate the soil and maximise productivity through natural sequence farming.

The course will focus on a number of steps to maximising and healing the land including:

Slow the flow – Learn how water interacts with the land and how to use the flow of water to heal, rather than damage.
Biodiversity – How plants and over biomass can provide protection and support to the landscape.
Animals – Understand how animals can be used to manage land
Landscape and fertility – Work alongside the land to recycle and filter natural resources to improve soil health.

Burnett Mary Regional Group encourages anyone interested in learning more to RSVP to this event!

To learn more about this course or to register, click here.
