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Shorebirds roost trial planned

BMRG is leading an innovative project to shore up the future of migratory birds along the Queensland coast near Bundaberg.

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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.

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Andrew Zerner joins BMRG Board

Murgon cattle producer and agricultural consultant, Andrew Zerner, has joined the board of directors at Burnett Mary Regional Group.

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2022-23 Annual Report

The BMRG Annual General Meeting was held in Bargara on 24 November 2023 and the annual report is now available.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New CEO appointed

Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has appointed Tom Espinoza as the new Chief Executive Officer.

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Disaster Preparedness Workshop

A Disaster Preparedness Workshop for primary producers will be held Friday, 1 December 2023 from 9am to 2.30pm at the Carriers Arms Hotel, 405 Alice St, Maryborough Qld.

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Notice of 2023 AGM

The BMRG Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, 24 November 2023 at BMRG’s office located at 160 Hughes Road, Bargara.

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Flood management plan helps mitigate risk

North Burnett primary producers Brenten and Virginia Lowe believe that having a flood management plan will assist them with water management and to reduce the impact of future high rainfall events.

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Call for Board nominations

BMRG is calling a general election of Directors. The election will be conducted between 13 October 2023 and 24 November 2023.

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Cool burns share traditional knowledge

Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has run a series of workshops to introduce landholders to the principles of traditional cool-burning practices, including the reasons behind it, how it's done, and the benefits.

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Funding to help threatened species welcomed

Burnett Mary Regional Group has welcomed funding from the Australian and Queensland Governments to improve threatened species management and recovery in the Mary River catchment.

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