Regional story
Gidyea Thickening Field Day
On July 31 a field day was held at Toobrack looking at the problems of gidyea thickening and encroachment on grasslands. The day was organised by the Cooper's Creek Catchment Committee and covered thickening and encroachment, what works and doesn't work, and the effect on productivity.
Bringing them home
Around one hundred years ago, skeletal remains of two Iningai Elders were taken from their country, housed in boxes and subjected to scientific study. Now, due to the efforts of the Iningai Custodians, they have finally come home.
Botanic walk boost
More than a decade of dedication and hard work by Barcaldine couple, Marie and Sid O’Dell was vindicated on Monday when the Barcaldine Regional Council’s Botanic Walk was officially opened by the Member for Gregory, The Honourable Vaughan Johnson.
Landcare gong for DCQ
Desert Channels Queensland has continued its enviable record of being a champion of Landcare with recognition at the Queensland Landcare Awards ceremony at Government House on the first day of spring.
Funding cuts are bitter medicine
The ramifications of Australian Government’s funding cuts have again rippled across the Central West with the recent removal of Desert Uplands Committee representation from the Board of Desert Channels Queensland.
Common Sense the Winner at Wild Rivers Forum
A complete turnaround in approach to the discussion of the impending Wild Rivers legislation exposed the majority of concerns and goals of all parties involved are shared. Common ground and common sense were the winners at a July Wild Rivers forum held in Longreach.
Wild Rivers on agenda in Jundah
Wild Rivers was a hot topic at the recent Cooper's Creek Catchment Committee Information Day in Jundah.
Naturally Resourceful in Boulia
Ladies from across western Queensland braved the cold to attend DCQ's Naturally Resourceful Women's Workshop at Boulia from 16 to 17 June.
Garden gurus gather in May
Everything from plants to pots, solar energy to seeds, grey water to growing vegetables was on show as Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) hosted its first Waterwise Garden Expo from 22 to 23 May at the Longreach Civic Centre.
Legends, larrikins and Landcare set for Longreach
The Queensland Landcare Conference 2009 is set to live up to its theme “Legends, Larrikins and Landcare” with conference organisers confirming Landcare Legend and grazier Jeff Campbell as a key note speaker for the three day event.
