Burnett Catchment Care Association

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 (Australia/Melbourne)
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.

Queensland’s New Drought Assistance - Webinar
2022-09-06 12:30 - 13:30
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) and the Queensland Rural Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) will discuss how the new assistance (including training, grants and loans), will help Queensland producers improve their drought preparedness and business risk management.
During the webinar, the team will discuss:
1. What the new drought assistance is and what it means for existing assistance measures such as the Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS).
2. The Farm Business Resilience Program: such as workshops and support available to help primary producers improve business resilience, drought preparedness, and create a Farm Business Resilience plan.
3. What a Farm Business Resilience Plan is and the benefits of having a plan.
4. How eligible producers will no longer need a drought declaration to access drought preparedness assistance as it will be available at any time – depending on available funding.
5. How primary producers can access the financial assistance available.
For Queensland graziers, by attending the webinar you will gain a better understanding of Queensland’s new drought assistance and how it can help you enhance your business preparedness to drought.
Register here!! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any issues registering for a webinar or would like further information, please email FutureBeef on info@futurebeef.com.

Biosecurity, traceability and the NLIS database - webinar
2022-09-07 12:30 - 13:30
Join this webinar to:

Watch a practical demonstration of the most common action on the NLIS database – a livestock transfer from one PIC to another.
Understand how traceability is achieved through the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) and what you need to do.
Ensure your biosecurity management plan is up-to-date and that you are doing everything you can to protect your livestock and your business.

**Click here to register**

South East Burnett Landcare AGM
2022-09-11 13:30 - 16:00

Soil Carbon Opportunities
2022-09-13 09:00 - 14:00
Please register by Tuesday 30 August by contacting team@agriprove.io or contact:
AgriProve on 1300 GO SOIL or
Bek Ash on 0481 392 515

Central Burnett Landcare - General Meeting
2022-09-13 17:30 - 20:00
GENERAL MEETING for all members to be held Tuesday, 13th September 2022 at the Mundubbera Community Hall (former Shire Hall) Supper Rooms, Lyons Street, Mundubbera.

This will be a dinner meeting with guest speakers who have operated a bed & breakfast on their property for the past few years, as part of their farming enterprise.
Doors open at 5.30pm
Dinner served at 6.00pm
Guest Speaker 7.00pm
General Meeting begins at 7.15pm
Finish 8.00pm

Pot Luck Dinner
Please bring along a dish (with something in it!) to share, either soup, stew or veggies or some dessert.
RSVP Wednesday, 7th September 2022
Email: secretarycblandcare@gmail.com
Phone or text: 0491 139 652
Phone: 41 654 531

Digging Deep Into Soil Nutrition - Gympie
2022-10-04 09:00 - 14:00
****Registration essential – contact: Michael.Grebert@bmrg.org.au or phone 0434 927 911

Climate forcasting workshop - Miriam Vale
2022-10-11 08:30 - 13:00

BCCA AGM & General Meeting
2022-10-13 09:30 - 13:30
It is that time of year again!! BCCA will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 13 October 2022 at Mundubbera Town Hall Supper Rooms. The meeting will begin at 9.30am with morning tea to follow.
If you wish to vote and cannot attend our AGM, please use the proxy system. If you would like to nominate the President as your proxy, please let us know. Alternatively, you may wish to print the proxy form and return to us by Monday 10 October 2022.
The AGM will be following by our General Meeting. You will have the opportunity to hear what projects we have been working on around the catchment and contribute to our Natural Resource Management discussions. To have a look at our current projects click here!!
Regards
BCCA team
