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Dec 7, 2022Featured, News, Videos

The Delahunty family, in Queensland’s Muttaburra Region, have done an impressive job tackling the spread of Prickly Acacia – a major threat to native rangelands.

But after five years, Peter and Mark Delahunty found their native Mitchell Grass pastures were not returning as fast as expected.

In this video, Mark and Peter share their journey and the steps they’ve taken to reseed country in Western Queensland, Australia.

How poly-pipe squares help assess land ‘bio-condition’ over time

A square plays a important role in capturing changes in NRM condition for several projects in the DCQ region.

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.

Waddy Trees

Occurring in isolated populations on the fringe of the Simpson Desert in inland Australia, the Waddi tree is one of the country’s rarest trees.

Land Condition

Restoring and revegetating bare ground country that has been barren for decades.

Emergency Plan

The BANC Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan outlines preparedness response and recovery actions for each asset with the aim of reducing the impact of catastrophic events.

LANDCARE

Funded through the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program, the SAF is a trusted partner providing critical advice and extension services

Invasive Cactus

Cactus weeds have become more aggressive in our region due to climate shifts, drought and rainfall variability.

SUCCESS IN THE MAKING

With the summer rain, plants are now leaping out of the ground.

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.

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.

SEEDY BUSINESS

Sometimes, even mother nature needs a hand. Having perfected Prickly Acacia control, we have begun seeding work to “turbo charge” pasture recovery.

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