NQ Dry Tropics
@NQDRYTROPICS
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A community based, not-for-profit organisation that promotes sustainable Natural Resource Management in the Burdekin region. RTs & likes are not endorsements.
Townsville, Burdekin, Qld
Joined July 2009
The Australian Gov has submitted the 2025 Great Barrier Reef Progress Report to the World Heritage Centre, detailing Australia's commitments to UNESCO regarding the Great Barrier Reef. It will be considered by World Heritage advisory bodies in July 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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International Day of Women & Girls in Science! Today shines a light on the contributions of women in science & puts focus on the pathways available for girls aspiring to have a career in STEM. Women play a vital role in managing land, water, soil, plants & animals.
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The major weather event in Nth Qld is a timely reminder about how we can be impacted by natural disasters. The Burdekin Dry Tropics Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan is aimed at safeguarding Qld's biodiversity & agricultural assets. For more info:
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NRM Regions Australia and Carbon Market Institute (CMI) are launching their co-authored report 'Carbon for Nature- leveraging carbon investment to deliver additional benefits for nature' at 11am, 14 February. Register via Eventbrite to attend.
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Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland offers support for businesses impacted by flooding and other disasters. They offer practical assistance in person, online, or over the phone. If you need help: Email: rfcsnq@rfcsnq.com.au
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In response to severe flooding affecting Nth Qld, disaster loans have been activated under the Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to help areas Burdekin, Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island. Apply via QRIDA's website or call 1800 623 946.
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We offer FREE practical workshops to help landholders control erosion on tracks and fence lines. Learn how whoa boys, when strategically placed, catch water & divert it off the road to reduce flow concentration and erosion. Get your neighbours over, and we come to you!
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We’re gearing up for a busy year, and thanks to secret weapon Starlink, field staff can take high-speed internet everywhere they go. We can run workshops and field days at places where previously, we couldn’t, as well as being able to collect, store and report data on the go.
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NRM Regions Queensland has signed a MOU with the State Government to expand Natural Resource Management funding in Queensland. The MOU was launched in Townsville today, $117.84M to regional NRMs. NRM plays a vital role delivering outcomes for conservation and the economy.
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Looking for something to do over the long weekend?The best way to explore Magnetic Island is on foot. Grab a copy of the Forts Junction to Arcadia track booklet, written by members of Arcadia Coastcare, a volunteer group dedicated to preserving the beauty of the island.
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A sigh of disappointment for Caralea when she checked camera traps and there was no sign of wildlife visits. Camera traps are in place for our mahogany glider monitoring over 4 years. It's contributing to a 30-year monitoring plan undertaken by the Mahogany Glider Recovery Team.
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This young Eastern water dragon snapped in the Burdekin River near Charters Towers will grow to about 90cms, mostly tail. Adults are easily recognised by the black stripe on the side of their face. There's a dorsal crest and the tail is flattened to help with swimming. Love NQ!
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You can rely on Santa to get to everywhere… even Millaroo on the Burdekin River. NQDT’s GRASS project played a small part in making that happen for the kids in that cane growing and grazing community. Merry Christmas!
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The NQ Dry Tropics office is open for business in 2025! If you're wanting info on Qld's Veg Management laws, this workshop is for you. You'll get a free property map and info pack. February 11, Opal Ridge Hotel, Collinsville, 8.30am-4pm. More info:
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The NQ Dry Tropics team wishes our partners and the Burdekin community a Merry Christmas. Enjoy the holiday season & may the new year bring you prosperity, happiness & success. Thanks for your support this year! Our office is closed from Friday, 20 Dec and reopens on 6 January.
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We work with stakeholders to bring economic, environmental and social benefits to the Burdekin region. This includes restoring land & waterways, controlling weeds & pest animals, helping threatened species, supporting innovative tech for ag productivity.
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Burdekin grazier Matthew Crowley is trialling cost effective ways to control erosion he can do himself with his own machinery, and to maintain the works. This is what he’s up to:
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Kevin and Deila Herrod took over ownership of Mount Cooper Station three years ago with a clear vision to turn the property into a profitable and sustainable breeder business for long-term success. Read the Herrod’s story:
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Rehabilitation on seven active gullies at Belmore Downs, near Collinsville, is holding up well. It’s expected to have a big impact on preventing sediment from flowing downstream. Read more:
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NQ Dry Tropics is leading development of a Burdekin Water Quality Strategy funded by the @DCCEEW Reef Trust. Stakeholder engagement kicked off this week with a workshop to capture insights from the NQ Dry Tropics Traditional Owner Management Group. #healingcountry
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