LOCAL NEWS and EVENTS

The focus of round three of the

Queensland Governments
Everyones Environment Grant is
on protecting Queenslands
threatened species. Up to
$100,000 per project is available.
Applications close Friday 15
August 2014. Contact SEQ
Catchments ASAP if you would
like assistance preparing your
application.

Feral Photos competition
Across the nation the search is on
for the best images of pest
animals in action for Feral Photos,
an annual photographic
competition run by the Invasive
Animals
Cooperative
Research
Centre. A range
of great prizes is on offer. The
competition closes on 30 Sep
2014. Enter at
www.invasiveanimals.com/feral-
photos.

Canon Australia
Environmental Grant
Can you demonstrate that your
group can use $5,000 worth of
Canon equipment to facilitate an
environmental project that will
benefit your local community and
the Australian natural
environment? Then apply for an
Canon Australia Environmental
Grant. Applications close 12
September. Enter here



In the Stanley & Upper Brisbane Catchments
August 2014
Catching Up
The Fragile Web environment centre opens in Blackbutt
On 4th July, people gathered to listen to the music, enjoy afternoon tea and meet up
with friends at the opening of The Fragile Web, an environment centre in Blackbutt.
Annette Schumachers beautiful photos of our local native flowers along the rail trail
and a range of ethical gifts and fair trade items have transformed the old Medical
Centre in Blackbutt.
Following an entertaining rendition of Graham Jenkins ballad, The Birdsville Drover,
Alexandra Moreno performed the official opening. Next there was a song written by
Scott Reilly from the Friends of
Yarraman Creek group. With the chorus
of plant a tree ringing in peoples ears,
Alexandra did just that and planted the
first tree in the Incredible Edible garden
at the rear of the building.
It was great to attend and see the
dedication of Wendy, Ray and their
supporters who have no doubt spent
countless hours setting up the centre in
an effort to promote awareness of the
natural environment, so if you are travelling through Blackbutt be sure to call in.
Wendy is presently opening the Fragile Web on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
afternoons from midday to 4 pm (or when the open sign is out).
Alexandra Moreno performing the opening of the
Fragile Web
Right, Sweetwater Land for Wildlife open day. Left, A Koala spotted during an open day,
Landholders welcomed to explore Land for Wildlife properties
During the month of May, 25 Land for Wildlife properties across the region opened up
their gates to other Land for Wildlife members in order to share knowledge,
experiences and celebrate this vibrant, voluntary conservation program.
The properties and their management were diverse beef grazing enterprises, eco-
tourism, weekender getaway blocks, large Nature Refuge properties and tree-
changer lifestyle blocks. Despite these differences, there was a commonality of
purpose and dedication. All landowners want to leave their properties in better
condition than when they bought them and all are actively managing their properties
to reduce weeds and provide habitat for wildlife.
The 2014 Open Property Scheme was the largest single event that SEQ Catchments
has managed, with 25 properties and 450 participants. Many participants reported
that they will try new things on their own properties based on what they saw during
the Scheme.


SEQ Catchments Office - Upper Brisbane
The Hub, Shop 1, 47 Mary St, Kilcoy 4515
Ph: 54220516
Fax: 54220515
Bruce Lord
Community Partnerships Manager
E : blord@seqcatchments.com.au
Cheryl McLeod
Community Water Quality Monitoring Officer
E: cmcleod@seqcatchments.com.au
M: 0400919250
BARUNG LANDCARE
Ph: 5494 3151
E: info@barunglandcare.org.au

Barung Landcare Nurseries
Porters Lane, Nth Maleny
135 Forestry Road, Landsborough

BELLTHORPE PROGRESS ASSN/
ENVIRO GROUP
Ph: 5496 5002
Enviro Group meets 1
st
Sat each month
8am at Reserve
E: ourplacebush@gmail.com.au
Tree ID session Sat 16
th
August

BRISBANE VALLEY-KILCOY
LANDCARE
Kilcoy Memorial Hall
Ph: 07 5497 1253
E : bvklandcare@caliph.net.au

CROWS NEST CREEK
CATCHMENT GROUP
Ph: Frank Burgess 07 4698 4161
E frankb4@bigpond.com

EMU CREEK CATCHMENT
LANDCARE GROUP
Property Management Planning Work-
shop with SEQC Aug 19th, Emu Ck Hall
Ph: Bob Rowlings 07 4698 4748
E: randvrowlings@bigpond.com

FEAT (Friends of Earth, Animals &
Trees) Blackbutt and Benarkin
Phone Marjie Spies: 41630621

Friends of Cahills Scrub
Ph: Ted Prickett 07 5494 9061
E pumpkintimers@gotalk.net.au

Friends of Yarraman Creek
Ph: Susan and Scott 07 4163 8567
E: mammalid@people.net.au

RAVENSBOURNE & DISTRICT
LANDCARE GROUP
Next meeting Aug 6th.
Ph: Ian 07 4697 8058
E: ian.eustace101@gmail.com

ROSALIE NORTH LANDCARE
GROUP
Yarraman Community Hall.
Next meeting Aug 12th.
Ph: Steve 07 4163 9239
E: rosalienorthlandcare@hotmail.com

UPPER BRISBANE REGION
CATCHMENT NETWORK
Next meeting 9th October.
Contact the secretary on 07 4698 4748
UBRCN - GROUPS CORNER
Meetings - Functions -
Events - News
Upper Brisbane Region Catchment
Network Group
This newsletter is produced by SEQ Catchments in partnership
with the Regional Landcare Facilitator project, an initiative of the
Australian Government Department of Agriculture
RESOURCES - GRANTS - EVENTS

Planning for SEQs future
Since the beginning of the year, the SEQ community has been coming together
to share stories, experiences and ideas as feedback is collected for the update of
the South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan. The first draft
of the Plan will be available later this month.
www.seqcatchments.com.au/news/planning-for-the-future

Have your say: MBRC Strategic infrastructure plan
Moreton Bay Regional Council has developed strategies for open space,
community infrastructure, transport, water and the environment, to inform the
new Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme, Priority Infrastructure Plan
and capital works program. Opportunity for feedback closes 15 August 2014.
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/infrastructureplanning/

Drivers of Practice Change in Australian Agriculture
A recently released report from ABARES, a research bureau within the
Department of Agriculture, provides information on the adoption of specific land
management practices by Australian farm managers. The report identifies key
factors influencing farmers decisions to adopt or not, including key barriers and
participation in various programs and extension activities such as Landcare,
farmer network groups or regional NRM bodies. Click here for the full report.

State of Queensland Agriculture report
The Queensland Government released the State of Queensland Agriculture
report in June 2014. It provides an overview of all ag industries in the state and
information on resource availability, productivity, markets and production costs.
Interestingly, the report states that the best performing 25% of farms are
responsible for well over half of total output and capital investment, as well as
performing significantly stronger in terms of profitability. Click here for full report.

RIRDC Rural Womens Award
The RIRDC Award supports emerging leaders who have the capability to drive
innovation, productivity and sustainability within primary industries, and build
economic and social development within rural communities. Each winner
receives a $10,000 financial bursary and can participate in the Australian
Institute of Company Directors Company Directors Course. Applications close
30 October 2014. www.rirdc.gov.au/rural-women's-award
Banner: RIRDC Womens Award