NEWS
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.
Things to know before you clear vegetation in Western Queensland
Encroachment, thinning, pulling, weeds and regrowth – there’s things you should know.
More news & stories
TAKE HEED OF WEED SEED
A message for locals and tourists on weed seed spread.
THIS IS A RIVER
A flood of the channels of the Hamilton River, sprawling kilometres wide.
CITIZEN SCIENCE A WRAP
This project aims to build community understanding for our local environment and to spark an interest in science.
New grass seeding trial to ‘fast-track’ recovery
A trial applies coated Mitchell Grass seed at a range of different densities to speed up rangeland recovery.
KEEPING UP WITH THE CAMELIDS
After fitting our camel herd with GPS ear tags, results have begun to trickle in.
PHOTOS: A DRIVE-BY GALLERY
The spectacle of a winter wildflower season.
EDGBASTON GOBY MAKING A COMEBACK
A rare and threatened species, the Edgbaston Goby is making a comeback thanks to a new wetland built with funding from the DCQ Foundation.
THE TECH SAVY DESERT RAT
iPads are not just toys for us. They’ve become critical tools in recording our data and helping us to refine our mapping.
SUCCESS IN THE MAKING
With the summer rain, plants are now leaping out of the ground.
Desert Channels Queensland is supported by the Australian Government's National Landcare Programme and the Queensland Government
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