South Beach earmarked for region’s ecosystem centre
A 6HA property at the southern end of the new masterplanned South Beach development at Elliot Heads is earmarked to be the site of a regional ecosystem research centre, owned by Burnett Mary Regional Group, partnering with Central Queensland University and Gidarjil Development Corporation. The land has been gifted by South Beach to BMRG for a minimal amount, with funding support from Evolution Mining, Mt Rawdon Gold Mine Commencing in
Moving to Compost
Compost Turners – A DIY Alternative Moving to Compost Article by Michael Grebert, BMRG Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator 5 July 2022 As well as market disruptions caused by Covid19 and volatile weather events, agricultural input costs have soared in the last year, particularly fuel and synthetic fertilizers. The war in Ukraine has restricted fertilizer supply chains through Russia, China and the Middle East. Agricultural producers who’ve become reliant on
Iconic “living fossil” Australian Lungfish proved to originate from Burnett River
Photo credited to David T. Roberts Granddad, an Australian lungfish that made international headlines after it was discovered his species lived for more than a century, has helped prove this ecologically, evolutionary and culturally significant species originated right here in the Burnett River. Iconic “living fossil” Australian Lungfish proved to originate from Burnett River By Tom Espinoza, Threatened Species Ecologist Thanks to a major scientific breakthrough, funded by BMRG,
Recognising the achievements of First Nations peoples across Queensland this Reconciliation Week
Queensland’s natural resource management (NRM) bodies are committed to empowering and supporting Traditional Owners to realise their rights and interests and connect with and care for Country. Collectively, we have committed to supporting transition from NRM agency-led activities to a model where Traditional Owner agencies lead works and collaborate with NRM agencies to plan and deliver activities. For Reconciliation week NRM groups across Queensland are sharing the achievements of Aboriginal
National Landcare Program review shows results
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) welcomed the opportunity to participate in the National Landcare Program Phase Two review, report released 28 February, which shows positive outcomes for Australia’s environment and national resources while supporting the agricultural sector. Phase two of the National Landcare Program, due to end mid 2023, provides $1.1 billion from the Australian Government to support practical environmental action, bringing together communities, Traditional Owners and land managers to
Burnett Mary Regional Group receives $3.2M bushfire funding
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) will receive $3.2M over three years through the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, announced last week. More than 35 significant bush, vegetation and grass fires were recorded throughout the Burnett Mary region between October 2019 and January 2020. It was estimated that more than 48 000 hectares were burnt, causing significant damage to pasture, grazing lands and natural habitat. BMRG CEO, Sheila
Kolan River stabilisation work success
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) Kolan River stabilisation site work, which commenced last year, is complete. The work effectively stabilised 830 meters of the Kolan riverbank, withstanding the impact of the recent extreme weather despite being so recently completed. The river is a high contributor of sediment to the Great Barrier Reef and the work, funded by the Reef Trust through Burnett Mary Regional Group’s Discovery Coast project, will
BMRG disaster funding appeal for landowners
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) is asking local landowners to capture and share details about damage caused by the recent rain and flooding in the Mary River catchment and BMRG region. BMRG is urgently preparing a comprehensive submission requesting disaster funding to support local landowners with the costs of repair and environmental remediation work. The recent extreme rainfall was unexpected and caused devastation across the region. The rainfall following ex-Tropical
Reef funding welcomed in the Burnett Mary region
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) welcomes the potential greater positive impacts on the Great Barrier Reef that will be made possible through the Australian Government’s $1 billion additional funding over a nine-year period announced on 28 January 2022. BMRG and its consortium partners have already delivered significant work to improve water quality in the region. BMRG CEO, Sheila Charlesworth, said the Burnett Water Quality Consortium, with funding from the Australian
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