News archive
2011
December
November
30-Nov-2011
SEQ Catchments 2011 AGM
SEQ Catchments and the SEQ Catchments Member Association (SEQCMA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday 25th November at the Park Regis Hotel in Brisbane. Read more…
30-Nov-2011
SEQ Catchments lead successful cattle nutrition sessions for beef producers
Cattle nutrition workshops run by SEQ Catchments had a successful turnout last week, with over 80 landholders attending three workshops across the western catchments of South East Queensland. Read more…
30-Nov-2011
Using "Elastocast" for gully erosion control
Elastocoast is a polyurethane product used in Europe and developed by BASF principally for coastal seawall protection. It is used to bind hard rock aggregate together to form a solid surface. In 2009 it was introduced to Australia for the first time for erosion control purposes in South East Queensland (SEQ). Read more…
23-Nov-2011
Managing Horses on Small acreage
Local landholders are invited to attend a free Managing Horses on Small Acreage workshop at Pinjarra Hills in early December . The workshop will help horse lovers and horse owners alike learn about the best ways to manage pasture and manure to improve their horse’s health and well-being whilst also ensuring ensure long term pasture health. Read more…
15-Nov-2011
Free cattle nutrition sessions for beef producers
Beef cattle nutrition will be the topic for a series of one day workshops being run across the region by SEQ Catchments during late November. Presented by Russ Tyler, the sessions will give producers the opportunity to increase the profitability of their beef production enterprises by adopting tailored nutritional strategies. Read more…
10-Nov-2011
Government announces 5 year vision for Flinders Karawatha Corridor
On the 9th November, the Queensland Government and Minister Nolan released an announcement regarding the plan to secure the long-term protection of the Karawatha-Greenbank-Flinders Peak corridor. Read more…
09-Nov-2011
Straddie’s Beaches Respected by Four Wheel Drivers
Some of South East Queensland’s most beautiful beaches are often explored with a four wheel drive vehicle, but without adequate training this can often result in injury or badly impact upon wildlife and vegetation. Read more…
07-Nov-2011
Biofertile Farms course provides new options for farmers
SEQ Catchments’ Regional Landcare Facilitator, Apanie Wood, supported a Biofertile Farms course on the sunshine coast from 30 Oct – 1st Nov. Read more…
07-Nov-2011
Kalbar Soil Health Day attracts farmers looking for information
A two hour session was held at the Kalbar showgrounds last week to provide Fassifern farmers with information about pasture nutrition, forage and fodder cropping and soil test interpretation. Read more…
02-Nov-2011
Is your life too plastic?
Plastic. It is all around us. We use it every day in many ways… from our disposable morning coffee cup to our trusty mobile phone to life-saving medical supplies… but just how much is too much? Join Redland City Council, Reef Check Australia, SEQ Catchments and Sunshine Coast Council to take a closer look at the impacts plastic waste has on our environment and even our health. Read more…
August
01-Aug-2011
SEQ Catchments Welcomes New Regional Landcare Facilitator
Apanie Wood has recently taken on the role of Regional Landcare Facilitator for SEQ. Based in Ipswich at SEQ Catchments, Apanie works to support Landcare, production groups and other land managers to adopt sustainable farm and land management practices and to protect our landscape. Read more…
July
26-Jul-2011
Carbon tax unveiled
The federal government released the details of the new Clean Energy Plan this month.
Land use is one of the four key platforms identified within the Clean Energy Plan, along with carbon pricing, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Read more…
26-Jul-2011
SEQ Catchments Supports Grant Workshops
The Regional Landcare Facilitator at SEQ Catchments has joined forces with Landcare Queensland and solar company Nickel Energy to run a series of workshops for landcare volunteers to learn how to write a successful grant submission. Read more…
19-Jul-2011
2010 Annual Stakeholder and Funders’ Survey
SEQ Catchments has conducted two surveys with both our stakeholders and our funders. Read more…
13-Jul-2011
SEQ Catchments accepts Nissans for flood recovery effort
SEQ Catchments CEO Simon Warner has accepted five Nissan vehicles from Queensland Reconstruction Authority Chair, Major General Mick Slater to help in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the natural environment around south-east Queensland. Read more…
14-Jul-2011
Towards Sustainability program helps jobs and the environment
The first of two Green Jobs Corp teams who have been busy at Springbrook and Beechmont clearing weeds, undertaking erosion control and establishing wildlife corridors on private land are set to complete the Towards Sustainability program next month. Read more…
May
16-May-2011
Shakin’ it for the DUGONG YouTube – Win $500!
Closing date extended now to 20th June.
Check out SEQ Catchments and Healthy Waterways staff shakin’ the bridge for the dugong
Did you know the vulnerable dugongs that live in Moreton Bay are closely related to the elephant? That’s why they’re such good dancers, just like you and your friends and workmates. You can win $500 and other great prizes by dancing to Dugong Rock down by your own stream, beach, or in a public space. Read more…
09-May-2011
Submission to the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry
The basic premise put forward in this submission is that poor floodplain and environmental management over the past one hundred and fifty years has decreased the environmental resilience of catchments and contributed significantly to the velocity and poor quality of flood waters. Read more…
03-May-2011
Workshop helping horse owners to save time, money and the environment.
A sustainable horse property management system saves time and expense while at the same time is good for the environment. Read more…
March
25-Mar-2011
Workshops lead to productivity increases for beef sector
Rising production costs means grazing land managers in the beef industry are constantly looking for new ways to increase their productivity and profitability.
Read more…
21-Mar-2011
Creeks, Weeds and Cows – workshops for rural landholders.
Weed infestations, soil erosion and pasture degradation are costly problems for rural landholders whether they run commercial enterprises or simply want to enjoy the rural lifestyle.
Advice and information on how to reduce these problems and at the same time enhance the environmental values and productive capacity of their properties will be provided during the ‘Creeks, Weeds and Cows’ workshops to be held at The Centre, Brisbane Street, Beaudesert on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd April. Read more…
02-Mar-2011
Assessment teams hard at work in flood affected SEQ.
A steady stream of landholders is taking advantage of help being offered by SEQ Catchments to assess flood damage landholdings. The assessment teams in the Lockyer, Bremer, Logan and Mid and Upper Brisbane rivers are assisting landholders with erosion and land management problems in the flood affected areas. Read more…
February
18-Feb-2011
Recovering SEQ calls on Canberra for surge of flood funds
The flow of flood recovery discussion in federal parliament has been steady since it resumed in early February, but a flow of funding has been less than forthcoming for devastated South-East Queensland. Read more…
07-Feb-2011
SEQ Catchments mobilises to help landowners
SEQ Catchments has mobilised assessment teams to assist landholders with erosion and land management problems in the flood affected areas of South East Queensland. The teams will be able to provide advice and assistance to landholders whose properties experienced severe erosion during the floods. Read more…
01-Feb-2011
Creeks, Weeds and Cows – a program you can’t miss.
The heavy rain and flooding across the district has led to increased infestations of problem weeds and the erosion of valuable soil from paddocks and streambanks.
Scenic Rim landholders can obtain information and advice on how to mitigate these and other land management issues during the ‘Creeks, Weeds and Cows’ event to be held at the Boonah Cultural Centre from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th February.
Read more…
January
24-Jan-2011
SEQ Rural Futures Strategy – an update
SEQ Catchment’s Planning and Investment Advisory Committee recently debated the importance of the South East Queensland Rural Futures Strategy as a way of coordinating action to achieve a sustainable rural economy in SEQ. The RFS contains actions that support the achievement of the SEQ NRM Plan. Read more…
24-Jan-2011
SEQC and partners receive a Merit Award for Planning Excellence
SEQC and partners received a Merit Award at the recent Planning Institute of Australia Awards for the development of Implementing SEQ Regional NRM Plan Targets through Planning Schemes: A Decision Support Tool For South East Queensland Local Government Planners. Read more…
24-Jan-2011
SEQC receives accolades for a rapid landscape assessment of the Flagstone Urban Development Area
SEQC continues to play an active role in the incorporation of the SEQ NRM Plan targets in the development scheme for Flagstone, a new suburb being developed from the ground up in the Logan local government area. Read more…
24-Jan-2011
Springbrook Landcare’s “Towards Sustainability” program
Following the highly successful introduction of Springbrook Landcare’s Towards Sustainability program, it has now been extended into Phase 2. Read more…
24-Jan-2011
Working towards planning that supports NRM outcomes
A unique and not to be missed opportunity exists over the next five years for the community to support and influence planning in SEQ to achieve proactive natural resource management at a scale not possible through repair activities alone. Read more…
17-Jan-2011
SEQ Catchments to assist with flood clean-up
SEQ Catchments will provide its 45 plus staff with two weeks paid leave to assist with clean-up operations across flood affected South East Queensland. Read more…
10-Jan-2011
SEQ Catchments announces new Chairman, COO
Mr Robert Smith has been appointed to the role of Chairman of SEQ Catchments Ltd following the retirement of long-serving Chairman Gordon French in December 2010. Read more…
2010
December
06-Dec-2010
Weed Warriors open campaign at Greenbank
This week Boronia Heights State School Year Six students opened their campaign against the invasive Cat’s Claw Creeper weed with the release of thousands of leaf-sucking Tingid bugs at the Australian Defence Force’s Greenbank Training Area. Read more…
06-Dec-2010
Weed Warriors to open campaign at Kokoda Barracks
A selected group of Year Six and Seven Canungra State School students last week opened their campaign against the invasive Cat’s Claw Creeper weed when they released thousands of leaf-sucking Tingid bugs at the Australian Defence Force’s Kokoda Barracks. Read more…
November
17-Nov-2010
Mooring trial to end “crop circles” in Moreton Bay
South East Queensland is experiencing a challenging population growth period and as a result there is a subsequent increase in boat ownership and demand for secure moorings, with the sheltered sites favoured for moorings generally coinciding with seagrass meadows. Read more…
16-Nov-2010
Springbrook Celebrates
Springbrook, nestled on the McPherson Range in the Gold Coast Hinterland, is recognized for its biodiversity values and long history of primary production. Read more…
15-Nov-2010
Upper Logan Reach Plan to help address ‘D plus’ rating
A group of neighbouring landholders near Rathdowney have come together to produce a plan for a 7.5km reach of the Logan River with the aim of a co-ordinated approach to tackle riverine management issues. Read more…
08-Nov-2010
New Life Breathed into Fire Management for Biodiversity in South East Queensland
A new partnership has been struck between SEQ Catchments, the natural resource management body for South East Queensland and the South East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (SEQFBC), providing new and enhanced opportunities for ongoing engagement with private landholders, public land managers and academic institutions in fire management and fire ecology research. Read more…
04-Nov-2010
Carbon Offset Integrity Commission announced
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, The Hon Greg Combet AM MP, recently announced the expert members of the interim Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee to assess proposed methods for developing and selling carbon credits, delivering the first step under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI). More Information. Read more…
04-Nov-2010
Project shows win-win potential with worms
A recent demonstration day highlighted a potential complementary industry for the aquaculture sector. Read more…
October
22-Oct-2010
Gillard Government accelerates carbon price plan
Australia could have a price on carbon emissions well before the next election with the Federal Government pushing to legislate by the end of next year. Read more…
22-Oct-2010
Influencing NRM Policy and practice
Getting the planning right is the first step to keeping and maintaining the value of South East Queensland’s natural assets. Read more…
22-Oct-2010
SEQ Catchments appoints new Chief Operating Officer
SEQ Catchments, a community-based not for profit Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisation, has announced the appointment of Tony Costantini for the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Read more…
05-Oct-2010
Composting the canelands
A trial currently underway in Maroochy’s canelands could help to cut the Sunshine Coast’s greenhouse gas emissions and reduce farm run-off to the Maroochy River while helping to ensure the future of the emerging Cow Candy export market for the region’s cane farmers. Read more…
05-Oct-2010
Counting cockatoos for conservation
The threatened Glossy Black-Cockatoo will be the subject of a special community day in October, and members of the public are being asked to come out and count these beautiful but seldom seen birds. Read more…
August
19-Aug-2010
Campaign to spur action on SEQ’s declining natural assets
SEQ Catchments has launched a campaign to increase the public’s awareness of the need to protect and improve Southeast Queensland’s declining natural resource assets. Read more…
May
06-May-2010
SEQ NRM Plan lauded for planning excellence
A plan to help manage South East Queensland’s environmental resources, the South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan has been awarded the top Australian award for planning excellence. Click here to download NRM Plan. Read more…
March
12-Mar-2010
More funding for Moreton Bay environmental recovery
SEQ Catchments announced today that a second round of funding was available to assist groups, community organisations and Local Government to carry out further rehabilitation and restoration works associated with the March 2009 oil spill. Read more…
28-Mar-2010
Managing What Matters – the cost of environmental decline in South East Queensland
The vision of SEQ Catchments is that of a sustainable future for our community, and according to research commissioned by the organisation, 90% of those who took part believe that protecting the environment is equal to or more important than economic growth. Read more…
2009
December
02-Dec-2009
A Helping Hand for Landholders
Local landholders are being offered assistance to manage endangered Brigalow and Swamp Tea-tree Forests which are considered at high risk of extinction by the Australian and Queensland Governments. Read more…
October
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22-Apr-2009
Growing effort to preserve endangered butterfly
SEQ Catchments and ENERGEX today announced a major commitment to help preserve the threatened Richmond Birdwing Butterfly, one of Australia’s largest and most spectacular native butterflies. Read more…
March
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20-Feb-2009
Saving the koala from the scrap heap
SEQ Catchments and ENERGEX today announced a major three-year commitment to help restore South East Queensland’s declining koala population. Read more…
