Burnett Catchment Care Association

Soil Pit Day - Mundubbera
2023-06-01 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Register here!!

Grazing Naturally with Dick Richardson - Banana
2023-06-05 08:30 - 17:00

Legume Workshop - Taroom & Goondiwindi
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-08
To register, jump online:

Taroom 6 June 2023 https://www.trybooking.com/CHWMD
Goondiwindi 8 June 2023 https://www.trybooking.com/CHWQG

Koala Workshop - Goondicum Station, Monto
2023-06-07 10:00 - 12:00
For more information and to register click here!!

Koala Workshop - Gayndah
2023-06-08 09:00 - 10:30

Building Business Resilience - Weed Control - Biloela
2023-06-08 09:00 - 15:00

Soil Carbon Workshop - Biloela
2023-06-08 09:00 - 16:30

Koala Workshop - Kingaroy
2023-06-08 14:00 - 15:30

Koala Workshop - Nanango
2023-06-09 09:30 - 11:30

Grazing and Economics - Moffatdale
2023-06-11 14:00 - 16:30

Billy Tea & Damper in the Bush - Monto
2023-06-19 09:00 - 16:00

Vegetation Management Update - South Burnett (Cloyna & Kingaroy)
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-21
Book with BIEDO for catering purposes – 0400 695 456 or email community@biedo.org.au

Grant Writing Workshop - Bundaberg
2023-06-21 10:00 - 14:00

Cool Burning Workshops
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-28
Cool Burns Workshops hosted by BMRG will be held across the region in July.
These offer a practical introduction for landholders to the principles of traditional cool-burning practices. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about traditional cultural knowledge to look after country through cool burns, including the reasons behind it, how it’s done, and the benefits.
Dates are subject to change depending on the weather, so please call Margaret Blackman or Tom Espinoza at BMRG on 07 4181 2999 to express interest.
The first three are scheduled as follows:

17-21 July at Thornhill Station, Bruce Highway, Gindoran in partnership with Gidarjil Development Corporation;
20-21 July at 453 Burrum River, Burrum Heads, in partnership with Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation;
26-28 July at 920 Moy Pocket Rd, Gheerulla, in partnership with Kabi Kabi People’s Aboriginal Corporation.

Feral Animal Management Roadshow - Theodore
2023-07-25 08:00 - 16:00
Workshop organised by Fitzroy Basin Association.
Contact Sheree Johnnston (RALF) 0448 219 982

Understanding Soils Workshop - Murgon
2023-07-25 08:30 - 14:00
To register click here!!

Bendigo Bank Economist - David Robertson
2023-07-27 17:30 - 19:00

Farming For The Future Forum
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-03
After the success of last year’s event, FBA’s Forum is back with industry-leading guest speakers and plenty of opportunities to put your learnings into practice!
Designed for central Queensland land managers, the forum will focus on regenerative agriculture practices that improve grazing and cropping businesses’ productivity and resilience.
Come along and learn how to navigate the landscape and how to get your local environment working for you!
FBA’s three-day forum is $275pp (inc. GST) and provides you with a fantastic opportunity to hear from:

Stuart Andrews ~ Natural Sequence Farming
Scott Hall ~ Syntropia
Cherie Gooding ~ Holicow
Dan Rea ~ FBA

….. and many more!
Day 1 | 10:30am – 5pm
Learn from the best and network.
Guest speakers will introduce key challenges, concepts, and solutions. Mingle with fellow land managers, guest presenters and extension professionals.
Day 2 | 8am – 5pm
Results in action and property visits.
Jump on a bus and visit local properties that are successfully practicing regenerative agriculture.
Farmer Meets Foodie (3-course Dinner) | 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Enjoy locally-sourced food with those who grew it while hearing more from guest speakers. Forum tickets include this special event; separate tickets will be available to the public ($80pp).
Day 3 | 8:30am – 2:30pm
Apply knowledge and head home with a plan.
Put new skills into action with the help of guest speakers, peers and extension professionals.
Grab a ticket now or learn more!

BCCA General Meeting
2023-08-01 09:30 - 13:00
The next BCCA General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 August 2023, at the Mundubbera Town Hall Supper Rooms. The meeting starts at 9.30am and concludes at lunch.
To view the Agenda click here!!

Wowan & Dululu Feral Pig Workshop
2023-08-15 14:00 - 17:00

Soil Health - making sustainable profitable
2023-08-29 - 2023-08-30
Book here – https://www.biedo.org.au/events

Feral Pig Management Workshop - Booubyjan
2023-08-30 08:00 - 14:00
Landholders and community members are invited to learn about feral pig management including the best techniques to monitor, evaluate and eradicate feral pigs from properties.

A workshop will be held at Booubyjan Hall on Wednesday, 30 August from 8am to 2pm.

Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) is leading a project to manage pests and weeds in the Barambah Creek area, funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. This follows significant rainfall and flooding which increased weeds and feral pig numbers.

The project aims to support native flora and fauna species to establish into resilient habitat through the effective management of invasive weeds and pigs.

For more information call BMRG on 07 4181 2999 or email admin@bmrg.org.au.

Wild Dog & Ferl Pig Control Program
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-08

Understanding Soils with Jack Milbank
2023-09-06 - 2023-09-07

Sensible Supplementation - Durong & Eidsvold
2023-09-06 - 2023-09-07
Book here!!

Regenerative Grazing Workshop - Kingaroy
2023-09-09 09:00 - 16:00
RSVP by 4th September for catering phone 0400 695 456 follow the link – https://www.biedo.org.au/events

Get Rain Ready Workshop
2023-09-12 08:30 - 16:00
Land managers in the Boyne Valley, Calliope and Gladstone areas are invited to this hands-on workshop to learn how to get their pasture ready for the break of the season.

The workshop will cover cost-effective actions that improve water retention and drought resilience.

Topics include:
– Soil health
– Forage budgeting
– Pasture management
– Measuring and improving water infiltration

Plus, come along and chat with local agronomist Ross Newman.

Guest Presenter
Katlin Tilly – Fitzroy Basin Association
Katlin works with Fitzroy land managers to help them improve the productivity and condition of their country. She is passionate about finding custom solutions that work for land managers, their land and their goals.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Please bring a hat, water bottle, chair and notepad.

When – 12 September | 8:30am – 4pm
Where – ‘Cluden” 2597 Gladstone Monto Rd, Boynedale QLD
RSVP to Katlin 0417 938 022 | katlin.tilly@fba.org.au

This event is funded by Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) and supported by Gladstone Area Water Board.

Get Rain Ready Workshop - Boyne Valley
2023-09-12 08:30 - 16:00

Monto Property Tour
2023-09-14 08:30 - 16:00

Carbon Farming info sessions - Mundubbera
2023-09-19 10:00 - 12:30
Keen to learn more about carbon farming? Join Green Collar for Shed Talk to have your questions answered by carbon farming experts in Mundubbera

The Green Collar team will take you through the practical things you need to know about carbon farming in the Burnett Mary Region in Queensland, and help you understand if carbon farming is right for the land and your operation. No hard-sell, just straight talking and honest advice.

Registrations are essential to attend, so please RSVP here!!

Bring your LOT/Plan numbers with you to find out if your land is suitable for an assessment.
Refreshments provided.
