News
Our last chance
This 7-minute video showcases the first comprehensive mapping of rare turtle and fish species, now facing multiple threats, including climate change.
$2m boost for koala protection in Gympie region
A $2 million investment is being made to restore koala habitat in the Gympie region and to protect the locally threatened species.
Preventative measures for flood recovery
A workshop for eligible primary producers will be held at Moffatdale on 24 April 2024 to discuss preventative measures for flood recovery.
Trainee extension officer appointed
BMRG has recruited one of eight new trainee extension officers across the state as part of the Queensland Government’s Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program.
Fox control work successful
BMRG has undertaken successful fox control work along the Woongarra Coast to protect marine turtles and other native species.
Feral pigs reduced at Booubyjan
Dozens of feral pigs have been removed from the Boonara Creek Catchment through a project to control weeds and pests following the severe floods in 2022.
Traditional methods enhance carbon abatement project
BMRG is supporting Meerooni Warro Thornhill Aboriginal Corporation to regenerate land at Thornhill Station with native vegetation.
Turtle volunteers active on Moore Park Beach
Moore Park Beach Turtle Monitoring Group volunteers are actively patrolling the beach and helping to improve the survival rate of eggs and hatchlings.
New research published on Australian lungfish
A new research paper reviews the genetic evidence between native and relocated populations of the endangered Australian lungfish.
Thank you for your support
Thank you to all our members, partners, stakeholders and followers for your support during 2023.
Shorebirds roost trial planned
BMRG is leading an innovative project to shore up the future of migratory birds along the Queensland coast near Bundaberg.
Disaster Preparedness Workshop
A Disaster Preparedness Workshop for primary producers was held in Maryborough recently, attended by more than 50 people.
Remnant native vegetation enhanced
BMRG is helping landowners to enhance native remnant vegetation on their properties through measures such as fencing, weed and pest removal, and habitat restoration.
Andrew Zerner joins BMRG Board
Murgon cattle producer and agricultural consultant, Andrew Zerner, has joined the board of directors at Burnett Mary Regional Group.
Outlook improves for endangered Mary River turtle
A new scientific paper details the community conservation efforts which have helped improve the future of the endangered Mary River turtle in Queensland.
2022-23 Annual Report
The BMRG Annual General Meeting was held in Bargara on 24 November 2023 and the annual report is now available.
Kolan project highlighted in Reef Trust report
BMRG has welcomed a new report which highlights projects that are improving land management, farm productivity and the quality of water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef.
Invasive species threaten Mary River icons
Researchers have uncovered a disturbing increase in the number of invasive pests in the Mary River catchment, which potentially challenges the survival of threatened native species.
Petrie Park works enhance Mary River
The riverbank at Petrie Park was stabilised with timber piling and revegetated with native riparian seedlings suited to flood impacts experienced on the Mary River.
Flood management plans build resilience
Burnett Mary Regional Group’s Industry Recovery and Resilience Officers have worked with primary producers to develop 46 flood management plans so far with 20 more in progress.