Sometimes, the simplest solutions have the biggest impact. In an Australian-first, we used a sprinkler to mimic a rainstorm—triggering bum-breathing turtles to lay their eggs! And it worked! A clutch of eggs was laid, proving that smart, collaborative conservation efforts can change the game.

BMRG invites you to an RCS Keep in Touch (KIT) Day on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. This is your chance to dive into cutting-edge land management practices, connect with like-minded graziers, and explore innovative solutions for sustainable farming.

The Paddock to Reef Annual Integrated Science Forum is just around the corner, taking place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough. This event is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn about key initiatives shaping the future of our region's environment and agricultural industries.

Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary is now well underway with 20 businesses selected to join the program. There was an overwhelming number of graziers that applied to join the program, which includes business operations support by BMRG and education courses valued up to $25,000 per business.

BMRG was proud to take part in the wrap-up event for the 2024-2025 Woongarra Coastline Turtle Monitoring Program on 8 March, celebrating another successful season of dedicated conservation efforts.

Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) Project Officers Mauricio Montoya and Benjamin Hoekstra recently visited Barubbra Island to assess shorebirds as part of the ongoing monthly monitoring of the floating artificial roost, a project managed by BMRG with the support of Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC).

Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) staff recently completed an intensive two-day training on the Land Condition Assessment Tool (LCAT), led by its developer, Rob Hassett. The session combined theory with hands-on fieldwork, equipping all attendees with valuable skills in land condition assessment.

In February, Rachel D'Arcy and Ben Hammill from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science, and Innovation (DETSI) visited the Burnett River site at Bundaberg Sugar, where Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) and Gidarjil Development Corporation are working together to revegetate 18.7 hectares under the Reef Assist 2.0 initiative.

As the Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary forums came to a close, we were filled with gratitude for the remarkable community that came together over the two days. With over 600 attendees, the energy, enthusiasm, and engagement from everyone made these regenerative agricultural forums an inspiring and transformative experience.

The Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer (IRRO) Program was delivered by Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) and Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF) to primary producers across 23 Local Government Areas in Queensland that were impacted by the 2021-2022 flooding events in southern, central, southeast and western Queensland.

Erosion is a natural and essential process in river systems, shaping the landscape over thousands of years through the movement of water, sediment, and soil. Rivers carve out valleys, form floodplains, and create fertile land that supports agriculture and biodiversity. However, …

The Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer Program has come to an end. Over the last 18 months, Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) project officers have been supporting primary producers across the Burnett Mary Region to develop flood management plans, as a result of being impacted by the 2021-2022 high rainfall flooding events.

A consortium of partners tackling Mary River flood recovery and riverine restoration, including Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) and Alluvium Consulting, recently completed three major streambank remediation sites on the Mary River and its tributaries. 

In a significant contribution to Australia’s conservation efforts, researchers Tom Espinoza and Dr David Sternberg of the Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) have co-authored a new journal article on the conservation status of Australia’s freshwater fish species.

The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) is excited to announce the “Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary” project. With a funding amount of $1.1 million, this project will run for two years and is part of a suite of projects being delivered by BMRG as part of a drive towards sustainable agriculture in the Burnett Mary.

Peter and Elke Watson are dairy farmers in the upper Mary River region. When they first began their farming journey three decades ago, they were often seen as the ‘weirdo greenie’ neighbours for fencing off their river from livestock and emphasising environmental priorities. 

Last week, Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) project officers organised a Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Workshop in Bororen. The workshop outlined the GRASS program and covered a range of topics including the Reef Protection Regulations, methods to assess ground cover and land condition, and funding opportunities.

Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) staff recently had the privilege of joining Associate Professor, Dr Alison Shapcott from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) for the planting of Bulberin Nut (Macadamia jansenii) trees at Thornhill Station.

In September 2024, the Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) collaborated with Butchulla Traditional Owners to conduct cool burns on K’gari as part of the Galangoor Gira project. These burns took place on their ALA land, known as Oysterman’s Lease. 

During a recent reconnaissance trip, BNTAC Land and Sea Rangers Tilly, Kaile, and Mitch, along with BMRG staff Dave and Keira, embarked on an unexpected rescue mission.