Biodiversity boosts grazing
Biodiversity monitoring delivers graziers valuable insight Einasleigh Uplands graziers are gaining valuable insights into the biodiversity on their properties through innovative monitoring as part of the Climate Resilient Rangelands project. Launched in January 2026, the NQ Dry Tropics project is helping landholders…
Upskilling to fight invasive species
Three-day training focused on invasive species Building the skills of Indigenous rangers to protect Country from invasive species was the focus of a three-day training event delivered through the Queensland Government-funded Fighting Invasive Species Together (FIST) project. This is one of many…
Restoring Collinson’s Lagoon through partnership
Restoring Collinson’s Lagoon through partnership A partnership between NQ Dry Tropics, Burdekin Shire Council and local landholders is helping restore the health of Collinson’s Lagoon, a coastal wetland that flows into the internationally-recognised Ramsar-listed Bowling Green Wetlands, south of Townsville. Part of…
GRASS helps set up the future
Fencing, pipeline and water mean grazing can be rotated for future benefit For George and Marion Whalan, looking after the land at Ukalunda Station is about more than managing cattle — it’s about setting the property up for the future. Located near…
Swap out an African Tulip tree
Replace poisonous invasive weed trees with fauna-attracting native species Right now, African tulip trees are impossible to miss. Their bright orange-red flowers are in full bloom, making this the perfect time to identify trees growing on your property. If you have an…
Wombat Foundation lends support
Grant will ensure wombats are completely protected by a predator-proof fence Major improvements to a predator-proof fence, designed to protect the last natural population of the critically endangered Northern hairy-nosed wombat, will now be fully completed, thanks to a grant of…
2026 Burdekin Regional Water Quality Science Forum
Strategic focus points for 2026 Burdekin Regional Water Quality Science Forum Strategic, collaborative, targeted, selective. They’re some of the main focus points to come out of the 2026 Burdekin Regional Water Quality Science Forum. Held in the field and at the Home…
World Fish Migration Day
Fish thrive in healthy habitat provided by weed-free wetlands in the Burdekin NQ Dry Tropics celebrated World Fish Migration Day with a community event at Lower Burdekin Ski Club in Ayr, attended by locals and supported by a range of groups…
Scientific data a foundation
Scientific trials test grazing regimes aimed at coping with variable rainfall Almost 30 years of scientific data has provided the data “bones” for change in North Queensland grazing management regimes. Beginning in 1997, led by Department of Primary Industries Principal Scientist Dr…
Maintenance project wraps up
Monitoring and maintenance of 25 gullies helped ratify lessons learnt around repair This month the Gully Maintenance and Monitoring project will wrap up. Between 2017 and 2020, the Burdekin Major Integrated Project (Landholders Driving Change) completed 25 gully remediation projects (five large-scale…
Newly completed works rain-tested
New flood-repair works well tested by a second flood event A streambank rehabilitation project we’re excited to share in an upcoming video has certainly been on quite the journey. Delivered in the wake of the record-breaking 2021 rainfall and flooding, the works…
Rural First Aid essential
First Aid emergency response training for landholders well attended Exmoor Station, near Collinsville, took on an unexpected role recently, transforming its homestead lawns into a hands-on emergency response training ground for local landholders. The full-day rural first aid course, sponsored by NQ…
Tackling erosion at its source
Soil erosion a significant problem in the Upper Burdekin, Bowen catchments Soil erosion across the Burdekin catchment, particularly in the Upper Burdekin and Bowen sub-catchments, remains one of the region’s most significant environmental challenges. It also has a direct impact on grazing…
Burdekin Landscape Repair early insights
Some of the first lessons and early insights shared at Landscape Repair forum Delivering landscape repair at scale across the Burdekin comes with opportunities and challenges, and NQ Dry Tropics Project Manager Thijs Krugers recently shared early insights from the organisation’s…
Partnerships help heal Country
Riverine Site Maintenance a great example of healing Country together NQ Dry Tropics has developed strong partnerships with Traditional Owners during more than 20 years of operation. A great example of this is the Riverine Site Maintenance project that focused on building…
Birriah cultural awareness training
Cultural awareness includes understanding and the importance of protecting heritage Understanding Country, culture, and the importance of protecting cultural heritage was the focus of a recent workshop delivered by Birriah Aboriginal Corporation Directors Carolyn Kemp and Eddie Savage for Landholders Driving…
Heart of the Farm
Ladies luncheon at Collinsville an ‘inspiring’ and thoroughly enjoyable event The Heart of the Farm Ladies Luncheon in Collinsville was inspiring thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Held at the Collinsville Golf Club on 14 May, the event brought together women from…
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