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Lambs Tail or Mulla Mulla? Wildflowers bloom in Western Qld

Lambs Tail or Mulla Mulla? Wildflowers bloom in Western Qld It’s one of the most eye-catching sights in the outback – but Mulla Mulla isn’t just for show. These pinky-purple wildflowers (Ptilotus exaltatus) have formed lush “feathery” carpets across red clay soils in...

Herbicide trial underway to control ‘worst’ woody weeds

Herbicide trial underway to control ‘worst’ woody weeds Can a new herbicide control our worst weeds? A trial is underway to test a herbicide that mixes with water instead of diesel on Parkinsonia, Mesquite and Prickly Acacia in the Desert Channels region....

Photos: The environmental impact of the Western Qld floods

Photos: The environmental impact of the Western Qld floods In many places, floodwater exceeded 1974 levels. Floods are a natural and periodic part of life in Western Queensland. They rejuvenate grasses. They spread seeds. They revitalise pastures, wildflowers and...