Burnett Catchment Care Association

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Gympie
2019-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
WBBROC Councils’ Invasive Species Advisory Committee have developed the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Biosecurity Strategy.
The Strategy aims to provide an overarching framework to align invasive species (weed and pest animal) management goals across the Wide Bay Burnett region. To assist in the review process, the committee is seeking input from regional stakeholders on the Strategy.
Regional working groups, which are open to all stakeholders, will be used to identify and understand regional and local environmental, economic, social and cultural values/assets that the Wide Bay Burnett community want to protect from invasive species. The regional working groups provide an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in setting the direction for invasive species management across the Wide Bay Burnett, as well as providing an opportunity to engage with other like-minded stakeholders.
To RSVP and for more information:
Josh Dyke – WBBROC
0488 953 844
Josh.dyke@wbbroc.org.au
Regional working groups will be held from 10am to 1pm at the following locations:
11 March – North Burnett Regional Council Chambers, 34-36 Capper Street, Gayndah
12 March – Bundaberg Multiplex, 1 Civic St, Bundaberg
21 March – Kingaroy Town Common Hall, Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy
22 March – The Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre, 77 Exhibition Rd, Southside
27 March – Woccoo Community Hall, Woocoo Dr, Oakhurst

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Kingaroy
2019-03-21 10:00 - 13:00

Incorporating Climate Variability into Grazing Risk Management - Gin Gin
2019-03-21 08:30 - 14:00
Where: Gin Gin Showgrounds function room
When: Thursday 21st March, 8.30am to 2pm
Speakers: Dr. Chelsea Jarvis (USQ), Damien O’Sullivan (DAF), and Peter Crawford (NACP Climate Mate Central Qld.)
Please book in: Contact Peter Crawford on mobile 0427 024 921, or e-mail peter.crawford@usq.edu.au, at least 5 days before your workshop of choice, for catering purposes. Please state numbers, workshop location, and any specific dietary requirements.

Please note: Workshops in Biloela and Mundubbera have been cancelled!!!

Grazing Fundamentals EDGE – Toowoomba
2019-03-19 08:30 - 16:30
Presenters
Jill Alexander – Applied Ag
M: 0427 764 897
E: jillalexander@bigpond.com
Col Paton – Ecorich Grazing
M: 0427 006 235
E: info@ecorichgrazing.com.au
Price
$825pp including GST
Cost includes workshop, a comprehensive
set of Workshop Notes, Workbook and all
catering.
Register now for Grazing fundamentals EDGE
Places are limited. Register via
Jill Alexander – M: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com
To book online please go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BANKS

Biodynamics Workshop - burying cow horns and more!
2019-03-16 09:00 - 2019-03-17 16:00 | Kilkivan Community Farm, 252 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan, QLD, 4600, Australia
This is a 2 days workshop with Shane Joyce & Guests
Shane Joyce is a well-known innovative farmer with extensive practical knowledge in regenerative agriculture, organic beef cattle grazing and agro forestry since 1974.
His irreverent approach and unique way of viewing the world inspires and empowers people that come to the field days & workshops.
In this workshop, Shane Joyce is excited to share processes and tools to offer you the possibility to engage with Elementals and use subtle energies to explore the greatest possibilities for food production in alignment with Gaia.
Venue: Kilkivan Community Farm, 252 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan QLD 4600
To keep up to date with this event, join the Biodynamics Workshop – burying cow horns and more event on Facebook.
Or to purchase tickets follow this link to Eventbrite.

Livestock Data & Emerging Technology Workshop - Rockhampton
2019-03-15 10:00 - 14:00

Bred Well, Fed Well - Banana
2019-03-13 08:30 - 16:30

'Scaling' up your business - Parkhurst
2019-03-13 08:30 - 16:30
Learn how to get the most out of your livestock scales to make accurate management decisions.

Latest technologies
Benefits of livestock scales
Using scales to measure livestock and paddock performance
Data export and analysis
Practical crushside demonstration

Venue: DAF Parkhurst – Conference Centre, 25 Yeppoon Road ,Parkhurst Qld 4702 Australia
Free event! Smokos and lunch provided
Register here!

Australian Biosphere Conference - Maryborough
2019-03-13 - 2019-03-15
The inaugural Australian Biosphere Conference is being held in Maryborough from 13-15 March 2019!
The conference is your opportunity to learn, share and celebrate what it means to be part of a vibrant, healthy, and connected Biosphere Reserve Community. As a conference delegate, you will enjoy an inspirational program of presentations and exhibits. You will be invited to connect with the artistic and cultural heart of Traditional Owners, learn how to build community capacity and leadership, and hear first-hand from our best industry leaders and innovators.
Places are limited… to learn more about the conference and register, please click here. You can also follow the Facebook event for more exciting news in the lead up!

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Bundaberg
2019-03-12 10:00 - 13:00

RCS Grazing Clinic – Kingaroy
2019-03-12 08:30 - 2019-03-14 13:00
The RCS Grazing Clinic It is the perfect opportunity to do a practical, hands-on workshop which will develop your skills as a grass manager and give you the tools you need to get the most out of your land, livestock and business.
This power-packed two-and-a-half-day clinic will give you the confidence and practical know-how to go home and begin implementing. The RCS Grazing Clinic covers the principles and practices of grazing management including how to design and manage a grazing cell, and how to use grazing charts as a planning and decision-making tool.
Thanks to the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and Burnett Mary Regional Group, seats at this clinic are just $250 per person.
RCS are taking all registrations and payment for this event so if you are interested contact them directly on Phone 1800 356 004 email info@rcsaustralia.com.au website www.rcsaustralia.com.au. Places are limited. For more information or to register, click here!

Bred Well, Fed Well - Jandowae
2019-03-12 08:30 - 16:00

Regional Biosecurity Workshops - Gayndah
2019-03-11 10:00 - 13:00

QRRRWN Financial Literacy Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-03-07 10:00 - 14:30
Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) believes that all women but particularly women over 50 can face their financial fears and achieve financial fitness. QRRRWN’s Women Over 50 – It’s Your Money financial workshop, will guide women through understanding superannuation, debt management and credit, basic budgeting, insurance and building to retirement through the lens of financial professional, Susan Bryant.
Susan is a professional financial planner, member of the Australian Financial Planners Association and a woman with over 30 years’ experience in banking, investment, succession and financial planning, specialising in advice to rural families and women.
Cost: QRRRWN Members $55 | Non-Members $65
Spaces are limited. Register here: https://bit.ly/2XfjTpN

Intensive Animal Industry Conference 2019 - Dalby
2019-03-07 09:00 - 20:00
The Intensive Animal Industry Conference organised by Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise is being held in Dalby on 7 March 2019.
It will bring together the beef, pork, poultry and dairy industries with the view to share best practice, advocate for common policy change and allow collaboration across the sectors.
Southern Queensland is the home of intensive animal industries in Australia. The region has may advantages that see continued strong investment in the beef, pork, poultry and dairy sectors. With our reliable grain production, significant infrastructure spending in air, road and rail and available workforce, Southern Queensland will continue to drive these industries within Australia.
Building on the success of the 2018 event, which in its inaugural year saw 130 industry participants attend the conference, this year has been expanded to include the Dairy sector.
TSBE Member price: $155 (TSBE Members – login to receive the member price)
Non-member price: $195

Grazing land management EDGE - Rockhampton
2019-03-06 08:00 - 2019-03-08 17:00

BeefUp Forum - Mundubbera
2019-03-06 08:00 - 17:30
To register, CLICK HERE

Native Forest Management Workshop
2019-03-05 - 2019-03-06
1st Session: 8am, Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 March 2019. Dates for Session 2 to be confirmed
Biggenden – property details to be confirmed.
Workshop aimed at improving landholders’ knowledge of silviculture forestry systems, building and ability to develop and introduce sustainable forestry management practices.
What to bring: wear sun smart clothing, hat, closed in shoes, water bottle, chair and your lunch. Morning tea provided.
To register your interest please call PFSQ on 5483 6535 or email pfsq@bigpond.com

Burnett Inland Women in Agriculture (WAg's) Day - Durong
2019-03-03
Amazing women of the Burnett Inland (& beyond), please join us to celebrate Queensland Women’s Week on Sunday 3 March in Durong! ?

ReproActive North Burnett - Mundubbera
2019-02-27 09:00 - 14:30

SRA Southern Region Grower Update 2019 - Bundaberg
2019-02-26 09:00 - 14:30

Burnett Inland Small Business Roadshow - Gayndah
2019-02-26 06:30 - 10:00
Lead by AusIndustry, BIEDO are excited to be hitting the road with a range of Government agencies on a Small Business Roadshow in late February. Please see date claimer flyer for times and places where you can hear about programs and initiatives available to small business.

Burnett Inland Small Business Roadshow - Monto
2019-02-25 15:30 - 17:00

South Burnett Food Network Study Tour
2019-02-24 04:30 - 17:00
? ATTENTION SOUTH BURNETT FOOD BUSINESSES – BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
You are invited to join Business South Burnett on a study tour to the Noosa Farmers’ Market and Farmer and Sun and Cafe by Farmer and Sun on Sunday 24 February.
The Bus will leave Hidden Gold Homestead at 4:30am with networking and presentations along the way to add further value to the day’s activities.
Edit: RSVP extended!!
To book your seat, please contact Council’s Economic Development Officer on 4189 9100 or kboard@southburentt.qld.gov.au by midday Friday, 22 February.

Bee Keeping Workshop - Mundubbera
2019-02-23 09:30 - 15:00 | Mundubbera Shire Hall Supper Room, Mundubbera, Queensland, 4626, Australia

Farm Safety Workshop - Rockhampton
2019-02-22 08:30 - 16:00
Around Australia, Workplace Health and Safety bodies and governments generally are no longer just promoting farm safety but are now enforcing penalties.
You have a moral and a legal duty to all persons on your property to keep them safe. This workshop will get you set up to meet your obligations.

Take home a complete Work Health and Safety System (valued at $400) plus participate in a full day consultant-led workshop to help you get set up. This workshop is great value and will be the last one offered this year as funding has ended (Workshop cost is heavily subsidised for attendees due to funding)
Understand your work health and safety obligations and how to set up the system to ensure your business is both safe for all and compliant with legislation.

What producers will receive at the workshop:

The AgForce Safety Management System- hard copy and electronic versions for customising
Employee and contractor handbooks
Templates for use in your safety management system
Additional resources
A full day with farm based WHS consultants
Answers to your questions about obligations, responsibilities, best practice, getting set up and ongoing tasks, inductions, safety checks, safe methods of work, ensuring all plant and machinery is safe.

Date: Friday, 22 February, 2019
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Ticket Price: $500.00 pp
Venue: Rockhampton Leagues Club, Cambridge Street, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700

Includes morning tea and lunch. Places are strictly limited. Please register to avoid missing out.

Register HERE

This workshop is part funded by the Queensland Government’s Natural Disaster Recovery and Resilience Project administered by AgForce Projects.

Shane Webcke: Safe Work, Home & Community - Murgon
2019-02-21 17:00 - 21:00

GRDC Farm Business Update - Toowoomba
2019-02-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Toowoomba City Golf Club, 254 South Street, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
DATE CLAIMER for a Farm to Profit event to be hosted by GRDC at the Toowoomba City Golf Club on Friday 15th February 2019.
Cost: $70 per person, $50 per additional attendees per business.
Contact: Jane Foster | admin@orm.com.au | 03 5441 6176 |

South Burnett Water Users Group Meeting - Kingaroy
2019-02-14 14:00 - 16:00
Mayor Keith Campbell invites you to the February meeting of the South Burnett Water Users Group.
DATE: Thursday 14 February 2019
TIME: 2pm-4pm
LOCATION: Town Common Hall, Kingaroy
Please RSVP to Council’s Economic Development Administration Officer on (07) 4189 9100 or rschmidt@southburnett.qld.gov.au

BOM CLIMATE AND WEATHER WORKSHOP – GAYNDAH
2019-02-13 08:30 - 13:30 | Grand Hotel Gayndah, 1 Meson Street, Gayndah, QLD, 4625, Australia
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation, AgForce Queensland, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) are delivering a series of workshops for primary producers and service providers.

BOM Meteorologists and Senior Forecasters Rick Threlfal and Michelle Berry will discuss the process of weather forecasting and what it means for primary producers. They will also demonstrate the use of the models and tools available on the BOM website and how to access climate and weather information.
DAF Senior Extension Officer Damien O’Sullivan will explain how to understand long-term climate forecasts, what to look for and how to understand some of Queensland climate drivers; and what to expect for the season ahead.
Lunch Provided!
Venue: Grand Hotel Gayndah, 1 Meson Street, Gayndah QLD 4625
The workshop runs from 8.30am to 1.30pm. For more information or to register to attend visit Eventbrite. Please RSVP by Friday, 8 February 2019.
