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First published in June, 2018, the Grit has been central to communications between landholders, delivery partners, funders and service providers during the course of the nine-year Landholders Driving Change project focused on the Bowen, Broken, Bogie (BBB) catchment in the Bowen-Collinsville area.
It contains stories about landholders, the project’s successes and challenges, as well as stories from across the NQ Dry Tropics Natural Resource Management region.
More than 40 graziers, contractors, earthworks operators and land management professionals recently attended workshops
The Burdekin Landscape Repair project is moving from planning to action, with on-ground works
Graziers and land managers in Bowen and Charters Towers recently learnt how planned fire
Regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisations across Queensland are building their readiness to support
For George and Marion Whalan, looking after the land at Ukalunda Station is about
What a way to celebrate a decade of Landholders Driving Change… From grazing management
Major improvements to a predator-proof fence, designed to protect the last natural population of
Meet Peter Arthofer, (pictured), NQ Dry Tropic’s Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (SAF), one of 50
Almost 30 years of scientific data has provided the data “bones” for change in
This month the Gully Maintenance and Monitoring project will wrap up. Between 2017 and
A streambank rehabilitation project we’re excited to share in an upcoming video has certainly
Exmoor Station, near Collinsville, took on an unexpected role recently, transforming its homestead lawns
Soil erosion across the Burdekin catchment, particularly in the Upper Burdekin and Bowen sub-catchments,
NQ Dry Tropics has developed strong partnerships with Traditional Owners during more than 20
Understanding Country, culture, and the importance of protecting cultural heritage was the focus of
The Heart of the Farm Ladies Luncheon in Collinsville was inspiring thoroughly enjoyed by
Could legumes help shape the future of northern grazing systems? It’s a question that
One of the standout stops on a recent grazing tour was Amelia Downs, near
Road trippers and visitors for the day gather round to listen to Amelia Downs
How are you this morning? It’s a very simple and familiar question. In agriculture,
Six properties have signed on to the Burdekin Landscape Repair project, a strong show
We’re thrilled to be part of the Queensland Soil Science Graduate and First Nations
A huge shout-out to the hardworking men, women, and families who work the land
There’s plenty on the horizon for graziers involved in the Grazing Enterprise Support and
Australia’s first National Feral Pig Action Plan sets a clear roadmap to reduce the
Charters Towers veterinarian Dr Dan Metcalfe (pictured, above) compiled this guide to managing flood-affected
Primary producers can access up to $50,000 (co-contribution) to invest in permanent infrastructure that
NQ Dry Tropics Climate Adaptation Coordinator Justin Macor reckons the Virtually Fence-Free Long-Term Trial
Landholders in the Einasleigh Uplands, a nationally recognised biodiversity hotspot in the north-west Burdekin
NQ Dry Tropics is gearing up to roll out three new projects tackling weeds,
Grazing Field Officer Morgan Gunther clocked up a 16-hour road trip to collect water
When you live, work, and breathe in the same place — often with the
For many landholders, property planning often sits on the “when I get time” list
NQ Dry Tropics has been awarded a contract to monitor and maintain sites previously
The Burdekin Landscape Repair project is a six year initiative, and it’s an excellent
Records and data will become precious to graziers as the industry ramps up steps
A field day focused on adaptive techniques for improving pastures and animal production in
A three-year gully maintenance and monitoring project in the Bowen, Broken, Bogie (BBB) catchment
Good property planning helps graziers make confident decisions about land use, infrastructure, and herd
The Landholders Driving Change (LDC) Project Panel met for the final time this year,
For many years, NQ Dry Tropics has been carrying out gully remediation works —
In North Queensland’s seasonally dry country, beef graziers are always looking for an edge.
What started as a simple smoko chat has grown into something special — the
TropWATER scientists Zoe Bainbridge and Stephen Lewis shared the latest results from the Landholders
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Close to 30 graziers and industry representatives gathered at Strathmore Station, Collinsville, in August
What plants worked best, and where, was what a collaboration of graziers, extension officers
The Burdekin Landscape Repair project is hitting its stride, following months of behind-the-scenes planning
Twenty graziers gathered on the back deck of Wyena Station homestead, near Moranbah, to
NQ Dry Tropics recently hosted two online forums that brought together landholders, Traditional Owners,
Each wet season, a group of committed graziers across the Bowen, Broken and Bogie
Early planning and collaboration are essential for effective fire management — that was the
The Landholders Driving Change project (2017–2022) tackled erosion in the Bowen, Broken, Bogie (BBB)
The NQ Dry Tropics Sugarcane Team recently hosted an info session in Ayr, bringing
We’re offering FREE practical workshops to help landholders control erosion on tracks and fence
Our team visited Kilcummin in the Belyando-Suttor catchment to deliver a one-day workshop covering
Neilly Group has completed a streambank study for NQ Dry Tropics as part of
The Grazing Enterprise Support and Training (GEST) project is now in full swing, with
Feral pig control across Queensland is getting a serious leg-up, with more than $2
Guest presenters from the cane and grazing industries shared a common message Lasting change
A cluster group consisting of three grazing properties is trialling the Optiweigh weighing system
NQ Dry Tropics hosted two forums that brought together a wide range of perspectives
NQ Dry Tropics is partnering with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) to tackle
NQ Dry Tropics Community Engagement and Facilitation Officer Ashleigh Kilgannon attended the Collinsville Green
Dust clouds, potholes, and rough tracks won’t stop us when there’s a chance to
On Country Project Officer Jaeda Lenoy jumped at the chance to attend a RCS
We wrapped up five epic years of Landholders Driving Change (LDC) with a day
NQ Dry Tropics is embarking on its most ambitious project to undertake landscape repair
NQ Dry Tropics offers a $500 subsidy for Burdekin land managers who complete one
Meet Peter Arthofer, (pictured), NQ Dry Tropic’s Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (SAF), one of 50
NQ Dry Tropics has been a proud host organisation of the Queensland Farmers’ Federation
Members of the NQ Dry Tropics team immersed themselves in all things vegetation with
Accurate maps are a great resource whether you’re planning the next steps for your
The Virtually Fence Free Long Term Trial being conducted by NQ Dry Tropics in
We’re offering FREE practical workshops to help landholders control erosion on tracks and fence
Get in quickly to take advantage of a grant to support your grazing business
The Landholders Driving Change (LDC) project successfully remediated 24 gullies — 19 small-scale and
The Reef Water Quality Strategy is a collaborative initiative aimed at improving water quality
The Belmore Downs gully remediation stage 2 project addressed erosion control, while at the
Gully maintenance work was carried out on a gully at Havilah, near Collinsville, at
The First Nations approach to managing land and water — ‘Caring for Country’ —
An aerial view of a prickly acacia infestation on Strathmore Station, near Collinsville. Burdekin
