NEWS
Night parrot listed as ‘critically endangered’ as monitoring underway
An elusive, rare parrot in the Desert Channels region that was once thought to be extinct.
Free water quality testing of bores, springs in Western Queensland
Over the next 12 months, DCQ can test your bore or spring water quality at no cost.
Photos: Fast-moving bushfires a ‘real possibility’ in Western Qld this season
The Qld Rural Fire Service is concerned fires will be more dangerous than usual.
More funding to cap and pipe bores announced for Queensland
Up to 90% of your estimated eligible project costs could be covered.Â
Emu chicks hatch and reveal ‘extraordinary’ role of emu dads
A rare moment caught on camera – emu chicks hatch in Western Queensland.
Free property mapping workshop using Avenza Maps – no expertise required
Learn how to use the Avenza Maps app to navigate, collect data and map your property all without mobile reception.
Succulent ‘crack-down’ on Mother of Millions as surveys kick on
Mother of millions have spread aggressively near Blackall, but a new project will help mop it up.
More news & stories
More wildlife, biodiversity detected at emerging springs
The latest monitoring at our emerging springs sites have revealed a few “surprises”.
Emerging springs a ‘success’ in the Great Artesian Basin
Some exciting results from an emerging springs project in the Desert Channels region.
BRICKWORK: AN EROSION SOLUTION
Landholders working on improving degraded country, by trapping water.
IS DIESEL BECOMING A THING OF THE PAST?
The increased cost of diesel, along with its health and environmental issues, has opened the door for a new kind of herbicide.
KOALA: A WELCOME RETURN…
At one of our work sites the DCQ field team and local landholders have been battling a huge infestation of rubber vine. This is the first time we have found a Koala in one of our work areas.
FAST TRACK TO RECOVERY
John Wearing trialled seeding of Mitchell grass.
GIDYEA THICKENING
We talk to Doug and Lauren Tindall from Janet Downs and Gaza. They discuss the problems they are having with Gidyea Thickening, the commercial cost of the spread and what they do in an attempt to keep ahead of it.
MAKING THE LAND MORE PRODUCTIVE: REHABILITATION AFTER DROUGHT
Controlling erosion and pasture rehabilitation: Daryl Hill gives practical demonstrations in workshops across the DCQ Region
THORNVILLE QUANDARY
When pastures don’t return as expected.
Desert Channels Queensland is supported by the Australian Government's National Landcare Programme and the Queensland Government
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