Welcome to Desert Channels Queensland
Partnerships and collaboration deliver new tool to combat weeds
Bill Suffren of Suffren Contracting unloading the tractor and misting unit.
The Australian Agricultural College Corporation’s Longreach campus was the venue for the recent launch of a partnership between Desert Channels Group, two coal seam gas explorers, a training provider, an earthmoving contractor, a vehicle retailer and a research organisation to trial innovative technology to combat Prickly Acacia.
The project is to trial a tractor-driven agricultural mister in the application of various chemicals to determine the most efficient and effective methods, active ingredients, application rates and timing for the control of dense infestations of Prickly Acacia. The six trials, up to June 2011, have been funded by the Queensland Government and will be run in conjunction with the Tropical Weeds Research Centre.
AGL Energy and Galilee Energy have jointly purchased the misting unit; AACC have provided the tractor; Suffren Contracting, the truck and trailer to transport them; and Black Toyota, the vehicle to tow the water tanker. The Tropical Weeds Research Centre is providing scientific rigour, while DCG’s landholder and Landcare connections, organising and promotional skills, and project management expertise will draw it all together.
Longreach Landcare Cactus Control Field Day at Bexley Station
Thursday 23rd of June saw land carers gather at Ross & Michelle McPherson's Bexley Station to look at the Longreach Landcare Group's cactus control measures that have been implemented recently.
(27 June 2011)
Are you pretty handy with a camera?
The inaugural Channel Country Photography Competition, a partnership between DCG and Vast Arts (www.vastarts.net), has over $8000 worth of prizes, and a variety of sections for different skill levels.
Please follow the strict guidelines.
All finalists’ work will be included in The Channel Country Photography Competition Calendar, with all proceeds going toward natural resource management projects within the DCG region. You can download more information and an entry form here, or contact DCG on 07 4658 0600 or Shelley at Vast Arts Inc.
How do you redirect the flow of water that is causing a washout on a road like this?
That, and many other erosion control measures were talked about at the Erosion Control Workshops that were held on Mt Leonard Station and at Jundah last week with presenter Darryl Hill.
Graziers heard about the economic and environmental benefits of proper planning and preparation of roads, access tracks, firebreaks and fencelines over the few days.
The workshops were the final events for the three year Blueprint for the Bush funded Landholder Support Service Project that has held over 35 events in this time with over 1000 attendees.
(6 June 2011)
DCQ welcomed the visit of the Joint Strategic Investment Panel* (JSIP) for a couple of days this week. Wednesday the 17th was spent travelling around the DCQ region and hearing about the challenges that are faced by western Queenslanders.
Tomorrow's Pastoral Industry leaders at the Women in the Pastoral Industry Career Workshop held in Mt Isa from 11 - 12 May.
(11 May 2011)
Kate Jones supports Latte for Landcare!
Taking the opportunity to learn from their peers, a group of enthusiastic graziers and industry people toured the region on the DCQ Pastoral Properties Field Tour that was part of the two day Mitchel Grass Downs Sustainable Grazing Forum.
Special thanks to Cam & Jenny Lindsay of Yuruga, Peter & Raeleen Whip of Bandon Grove and Barry & Tanya Dawson of Upshot Station for opening their properties and giving their time to make this tour a success.
(15 April 2011)
(21 February 2011)
DCQ 2011 Calendar is now available!
The much anticipated DCQ Calendar showcasing our spectacular region is now available.
Call into the office for your copy or contact us by phone 07 4658 0600 or email.
(17 January 2011)
Cooper Creek flows its full length
Cooper Creek, Australia's iconic outback watercourse, is flowing the entire length of its catchment. It is believed this last happened in 1956 or 1974. Alun Hoggett from Desert Channels Group and pilot Ben Bowden travel in a small acrobatic plane from the headwaters to Lake Eyre, camping by the creek and talking to the people who make their living in this boom and bust landscape. Come along and witness the spectacular transformation of the arid landscape as spreading channels and swamps breathe and the heart of the outback comes alive.
(4 January 2011)
The DCQ staff wish you all a safe and happy Christmas.
Left to right front: Mike Chuk, Leanne Kohler, Alun Hoggett
Left to right middle: Lisa Winter, Emma Egan, Colleen James, Jade Fraser, Sue Akers, Neil Fraser.
Left to right back: Jeff Poole, Roelie Hartwig, Mark Kleinschmidt, Brittany Wakefield, Craig Neuendorf.
Not pictured: Peter Spence, Chris Rosin, Mike Castrisos.
Thank you for your support in 2010. We wish to advise that the DCQ office will be closed from 27 December 2010 until 10 January 2011.
(13 December 2010)
Best of Luck, Chuk!
(3 December 2010)
Georgina Diamantina Cooper Aboriginal Group
Members of the Georgina Diamantina Cooper Aboriginal Group (GDCAG) met at Desert Channels Queensland on Thursday 25th November to discuss the Traditional Ecological Knoweldge Recording Project that DCQ has secured funding for through the Australian Government's Caring For Our Country program.
(26 November 2010)
DCQ Team connects at Communication Workshop
Monday 15th November & Tuesday 16th November saw a number of people meet at the R M Cottage for a workshop that explored how storytelling and other narrative techniques can transform and enhance productivity and happiness in an organisation while increasing insights and performance by unlocking the unique power of storytelling.
(17 November 2010)
Connecting Through Conversation Workshop
Monday 15th November & Tuesday 16th November at the RM’s Cottage, Stockman’s Hall of Fame 8:30 for 9am start, bookings essential.
Explore how storytelling and other narrative techniques can transform and enhance productivity and happiness in your organisation.
Increase your insight and performance by unlocking the unique power of storytelling.
Communication and creativity in the workplace
Learn about different communication techniques and how to tailor them to your audience. Discover the power of a good story for effective communication and how to build an environment of creativity and innovation. Join us for two days of skill development and practical experience. Learn through a handson approach in a fun and exciting way.
These workshops are for anyone who wants to develop their communication skills to optimise individual and group interactions, learn the latest narrative techniques, and create circumstances in which creativity and innovation can flourish.
For registration and more information phone Roelie at DCQ on 07 4658 0600. Download Flyer here.
(3 November 2010)
Image: The ladies at the Bedourie Naturally Resourceful Workshop dinner (and some male presenters) took the opportunity to network and socialise and hear inspiring stories from other women.
The Blue Print for the Bush funded Landholder Support Service Project has wrapped up its Naturally Resourceful Women's Workshop Series with the 2 day workshop in Bedourie on 20 & 21 October.
The workshop included fresh topics and a new session using technology to link our presenter in Brisbane to our audience in Bedourie with great success.
The series has covered remote communities including Bedourie, Boulia, Eromanga and Tambo with great support from property based community ladies.
(22 October 2010)
DC Solution's PR & Marketing Consultant Roelie Hartwig captured this image of the Thomson River from a chopper on Wednesday 6th October.
Due to the heavy rainfall to the north around Aramac and Muttaburra running into the Thomson River we are experiencing minor flooding. The peak recorded at the old Longreach bridge was 3.73 m and held for over 12 hours on the 3rd October.
North of Longreach, in the Thomson River catchment, rainfall records were broken during September. Muttaburra, with an average September rainfall of 16mm, recorded 162 mm whilst Aramac’s September rainfall was 185 mm (Its average is just 15 mm).
September 2010 saw nearly ¼ of Queensland much wetter than usual. Record breaking rainfall in many parts of Western Queensland has resulted in the country looking so good and the rivers running so high.
For more information on stories please call dcq on 07 4658 0600 or email info@dcq.org.au.
(8 October 2010)
Registrations are now open for the Bedourie Naturally Resourceful Women's Workshop open to all rural and remote women.
The two day workshop is funded by the Qld Government's Blueprint for the Bush program.
All new topics including: Effective communication, Child Psychology and the Psychology of Parenting, Financial Planning, Inspirational Women, Strategies for Serenity, Biodiversity and Climate Change. Register now!
(23 September 2010)
A tourist takes the opportunity to learn about our region through the DCQ interprative sign at the Swanvale Jump-up.
The collaborative NRM sign project between DCQ and local councils is increasing awareness of important natural resource management (NRM) issues across the region.
The project saw 61 signs installed providing information on a range of topics including: native plants, invasive weeds, threatened species, feral animals, regional aquatic life, fauna, reptiles, land type and historical information.
(13 September 2010)
The sun rises over the Mitchell grass just east of Boulia.
After the good season we have seen across the Desert Channels region, more effective and cost-efficient firebreaks were a major topic at the recent Erosion Control Grader Workshops, with chemical use, slashing and grading some of the options talked about with presenter Darryl Hill.
(1 September 2010)
Over 120 graziers across the Desert Channels Region took the opportunity to learn about Groundcover and Erosion Control at a series of workshops held over the week of 16-20 August.
Desert Channels would like to thank Greendale's Matt Bauer, Railview's David & Michelle Fryer and Rob Jansen from NAPCO's Marion Downs for hosting the workshops.
(24 August 2010)
Image: Dalkeith's Mac & Paul McClymont and Jenny Milson from DEEDI flew over the Railview Grader Workshop on their way back to Longreach. (19 August 2010)
Erosion Control Grader Workshops coming to the DCQ region in August.
Monday 16 August - Greendale Tambo Workshop fully booked
Wednesday 18 August - Railview Prairie
Friday 20 August - NAPCO Marion Downs Boulia
(1 August 2010)
Nature Boy makes tracks!
On Friday 9th July 2010 we said goodbye to Steve Wilson.
Since March 2003, as Regional Coordinator, Steve has managed our onground team. He is a great ambassador who we farewell with much sadness, but also with much pride. We wish him well in all his future endeavours. Best wishes to Steve, Tracey, Cohen, Daly & Allira.
(9 July 2010)
Australian Government Landcare NRM Region Award
The National Landcare awards were announced in Canberra on Thursday 24th June 2010 and DCQ took out the category for the best Landcare Natural Resource Management (NRM) region.
This award is for excellence and innovation in creating partnerships with their Landcare community, for natural resource and environmental management.
Desert Channels Queensland prides itself on its organisational stability, its innovation, and its capacity to develop valuable and productive partnerships across its very dynamic region.
(24 June 2010)
Reviving Indigenous Languages in Western Queensland
Representatives of community, education, state and the local government sectors attended an Indigenous language workshop in Longreach on the 9th and 10th of June to explore ways to renew and revive Indigenous language within the community.
Delivered by the State Library of Queensland and hosted by Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ), the workshop looked at the history of languages in the region, their importance, and ways to keep Indigenous language alive.
The Koa Pictorial Dictionary (pictured) is one of 10 basic language dictionaries being developed through the Indigenous Dictionaries Project for language groups in the DCQ region. The project is run by the DCQ Indigenous Engagement Officer Jeff Poole and is funded by the Maintainance of Indigenous Language & Records program through the Australian Government's Department of Environment Water, Heritage and the Arts.
(14 June 2010)
DC Solutions has installed synthetic turf at the new Windorah Community Centre as part of their 'water wise' garden.
(7 June 2010)
Addressing Wild Dogs and Sustainability in the Channel Country
Achieving sustainable use of our landscape is the key factor to maintaining long-term financial viability was the key message of the Channel Country Sustainable Grazing Forum was held in Jundah on the 26th and 27th May 2010.
The forum was an opportunity for landholders to learn about and share their grazing management techniques while accessing information from leading experts in a range of fields. ( 28 May 2010)
Empowering Rural Women
Empowering rural women was the focus of a workshop that was held at the Tambo Town Hall. Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) hosted the two day workshop specifically designed for rural and remote women on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of April.
Over the two days, focus was on issues faced by rural women with topics including; communication, succession planning, rural business analysis, biodiversity, grant writing and funding opportunities, arts, mental and physical health and well being. (1 May 2010)
DCQ on the road with Parkinsonia Dieback workshops
Elisha Seekamp seals the inoculum capsule into the Parkinsonia tree.
On Wednesday 14th April at Eastmere Station and Friday 16th April at Holmleigh around 90 people gathered to learn more about the effective and innovative approaches to managing Parkinsonia. The workshops are held in partnership with Desert Channels, Meat & Livestock Australia, the University of Queensland and Southern Gulf Catchments.
(20 April 2010)
DCQ Plan Review
Five thousand invitations have hit households across one-third of Queensland as Desert Channels Queensland gears up for its NRM plan review.
This review is timely. The current DCQ plan, Protecting our Assets, was written in 2004 and updated at the end of 2006; much has happened since then.
Mike Chuk, planner with DCQ, said while the review is well and truly due, he hopes the updated plan can match or exceed what has been achieved over the past five years under the guidance of the original, community-based plan.
“We’ve put together some pretty impressive numbers,” he said, “like the enhancement or protection of 752,804 hectares of non-riparian native vegetation, and 125 demonstrations and field days attended by 1,457 people.”
The Desert Channels region covers 50 million hectares, with only about 5,000 men women and children living outside of the towns. And while government investment to date has leveraged 2 to 3 times as much from landholders, it has only been enough to see about 20 cents per hectare per year spent on landscape-level, strategic, sustainable land management.
There is so much more to be done.
(February 2010)
LOCAL FUNGUS FIGHTS INVADER
Desert Channels Queensland’s latest foray into disseminating cutting edge natural resource management knowledge to the community is giving landholders the opportunity to take part in ground-breaking research in the biological control of Parkinsonia.
Using a naturally occurring fungus, a research team led by Dr Vic Galea from UQ has conducted successful trials in Western Australia and the Northern Territory in 2009. Now, Desert Channels Queensland is working with Dr Galea to deliver five workshops across the west, from north to south, to provide information on how landholders can participate in the latest research to further develop this biological control mechanism for Parkinsonia.
Funded by Meat & Livestock Australia, these free workshops will be coordinated by DCQ’s Ron Beezley, and landholders with infestations of parkinsonia are being invited to participate.
Interested landholders can register for workshops by contacting Ron Beezley (DCQ) on (07) 4658 0600 or ron.beezley@dcq.org.au.
(January 2009)
ROSEBANK STATION HOSTS 'BEST TRAC-BEST PRAC' GRADER WORKSHOP
23 November saw around 60 graziers gather at the 'Best Trac-Best Prac' workshop to learn from the expertise of Territorian Darryl Hill. Darryl has studied erosion for more than 40 years and has run grader workshops across the Australian rangelands.
The workshop included practical guidelines, grader use demonstrations and provided people with access to information on design and maintenance of fire plough tracks, property access roads, fence lines and formed roads. A safer working environment, reduced travel time on property access roads, more effective fire breaks and track maintenance reduction time are some of the benefits landholders can expect from the 'Best Trac – Best Prac' tips that were provided on the day.
(28 November 2009)
'BEST TRAC-BEST PRAC' GRADER WORKSHOPS COMING SOON
Workshops start 23 November download flyer here
- Rosebank Research Station, Longreach Monday 23 November, 2009 8:30am for 9am start
- Desert Recreation Club, The Lake, Aramac Tuesday 24 November, 2009 10am for 10:30am start (following the DUC meeting)
- Weona Station, Winton Friday 27 November, 2009 8:30am for 9am start
- Tucson Station, Winton Saturday 28 November, 2009 8:30am for 9am start
- Alpha Town Hall Tuesday 1 December, 2009 8:30am for 9am start
For catering purposes, please RSVP four days prior to your preferred workshop to either:
Jenny Milson, QPIF 07 4650 1247 or jenny.milson@deedi.qld.gov.au
Rosie Johnston, RFDS 07 4652 5806 rjohnston@rfdsqld.com.au
(18 November 2009)
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOCUS AT DCQ FORUM
CHANGING WITH OUR CLIMATE
The Climate Change Adaptation Forum is being held on Thursday the 12th of November at the Agricultural College Auditorium, and will feature highly qualified and experienced speakers according to organizer, Colleen James of Desert Channels Queensland.
Speakers include Emeritus Professor Bob Miles of Central Queensland University on the implications and risks to the pastoral sector and explores some of the ways forward; Queensland Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries Senior Scientist Dr Steven Bray on a greenhouse impact comparison of grazing versus destocking, discussing the tradeoffs in relation to livestock methane emissions reduction versus greater burning emissions; the CSIRO’s Dr Ed Charmley on reducing methane emissions while improving your bottom line; Tony Lovell of Soil Carbon Research, Bond University on using soil carbon to address biodiversity loss, build eco-system resilience, and help reverse desertification; and Alan Lauder, author of ‘Carbon Grazing - The Missing Link’ on reducing the impact of an increasingly variable climate.
(20 October 2009)
SOIL INFORMATION DAYS COMING TO PRAIRIE, WINTON AND BOULIA
• From a ground-cover point of view, what are the issues, limitations and benefits associated with a particular soil type?
• How does soil type impact on pasture production?
• Soil information and importance of soil health with Ray O’Grady
• Run-off and infiltration demonstrations with rainfall simulator with Peter Burger
• Soil core extraction and information on soil type and properties with John Ross
• Field tour incorporating different soil types
• Delbessie soil condition monitoring information with Mike Cannon
• Bring a sample and talk to experts about your soil, pH and salt content testing.
DCQ CLEANS UP AT THE STATE LANDCARE AWARDS
First Place - Australian Government Landcare NRM Region Award for providing funding opportunities, extension facilities and support to groups and individuals to undertake Landcare activities.
First Place - Landcare Indigenous Award for the Traditional Knowledge Recording Project
Third Place - Landcare Indigenous Award for the Aboriginal Advisory Panel
Budjiti Elder Phillip Eulo, AAP Deputy Chair Judith Harrison, DCQ Regional Coordinator Steve Wilson, Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland Ms Penelope Wensley AO and DCQ CEO Leanne Kohler at Government House for the awards ceremony.
DCQ HOSTS NATURALLY RESOURCEFUL AT EROMANGA
Ladies from the southern boundaries of the DCQ region gathered at the Eromanga Town Hall to build their skills, knowledge and understanding at a two day workshop that covered topics including: Communication, personality profiling, financial and succession planning, biodiversity, grant writing, planning for positive change and health and wellbeing.
NATURALY RESOURCEFUL HEADS TO EROMANGA
NEW ONLINE REGIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR!
Jump online and see what's on at DCQ and across our region on our new DCQ regional events calendar. If you would like to include your event on the calendar send us an email at info@dcq.org.au.
WOMEN'S WORKSHOPS IN THE WEST
DCQ GETS GARDEN GURUS TOGETHER IN MAY
Over 200 people took the chance to look at ways to become more waterwise in the garden at DCQ's Waterwise Garden Expo - held from 22 to 23 May at the Longreach Civic and Cultural Centre. The expo included talks from industry professionals, 14 exhibitor displays and competitions.
In keeping with the gardening vibe of May, DCQ headed to Tambo and Aramac to host Waterwise Garden Workshops with around 50 people attending in total. The month also included the launch of the Longreach Botanic Walkway Signage Project, a primary schools 'staying sustainable' competition and a high school photographic competition.
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED...
CLEARING THE MYTHS OF THE 3Cs - CARBON & CLIMATE CHANGE
The first of three DCQ 3Cs information days took place at Prairie yesterday. The days were a chance for local landholders to learn more about Carbon an Climate Change and to hear from experts in these fields.
Read more about the 3Cs day here.
Inset right: (L-R) Clive Poole, ‘Glendower’; David Fryer, ‘Railview’; David Rankine, ‘Bunuro’; and Bill Bode, ‘The Plains’Inset left: (L-R) Peter Merton, ‘Kalleroo’; John Murray, ‘Uanda’; and John Dooley, ‘Roma’.
MESSING WITH MESQUITE
'AUSTRALIA'S CANE TOADS BRAINS TRUST' SET SITES ON PEST
A forum touted as a meeting of 'Australia's cane toad brains trust' was held in Longreach from 29 to 30 April to share information and discuss the future of cane toad management as the pest moves further into the Lake Eyre Basin.
The forum attracted over 20 attendees from across Australia who collectively boast a long history and experience with ecology, biology, environment and natural resource management, conservation and pest management. The forum was co-hosted by South Australian Arid Lands NRM and Desert Channels Queensland.
Pictured above (from L-R) Professor Ross Alford (James Cook University), Professor Rick Shine (University of Sydney), Mark Williams (South Australian Arid Lands NRM), and Angus Emmott (Chair, Lake Eyre Basin Community Advisory Committee).
BLACKALL HONOURS ITS WAR HERO
On the evening of Friday 24 April, a bronze statue of local hero Edgar Towner VC was unveiled at a twilight ceremony in Memorial Park, Blackall. The following day opened with a dawn service in Memorial Park, followed by breakfast, ANZAC Day march and rededication of the cenotaph.
DCQ is proud to be a major sponsor of the Edgar Towner Memorial Dinner held last year to raise funds for the statue and supported elements of the ANZAC Day weekend program.
Read more about Edgar Towner in the March 2009 edition of the Basin Bullet.
(27 April 2009)
GREAT TURNOUT FOR BLACKALL INNOVATIONS FORUM
The inaugural Blackall Innovations Forum was hailed a success with over 90 people turning up on the day. There was a broad mix of sheep and cattle producers who travelled from far and wide to hear from other landholders about the innovations that have worked for them. Read more...
(21 April 2009)
LAUNCH OF DC SOLUTIONS & DESERT CHANNELS FOUNDATION
On Friday night Desert Channels Queensland staff and board launched its commercial arm, DC Solutions, and its philathropic trust, Desert Channels Foundation. For more visit the DC Solutions website and the Desert Channels Foundation website.
(6 April 2009)
RABBITSCAN CHALLENGE
RabbitScan is a new initiative that RMAG (the national Rabbit Management Advisory Group) developed to coincide with the 150 year anniversary of the wild rabbit being introduced.
The challenge is to record data about rabbits from at least 5000 sites across Australia that have rabbits. RMAG would like your help, to find and record the data. They will provide the tools you need to capture and record survey data for May, 'RabbitScan Month'.
Register now at the RabbitScan website.
STRATFORD STATION PROJECT VISIT LEAVES AN IMPRESSION
Robyn Adams and Terry Brennan (pictured front right) of Stratford Station near Blackall were host to Australian and Queensland Government representatives. The visitors were shown the work undertaken in partnership with local Aboriginal people through a DCQ funded project to help protect a significant Indigenous cultural heritage and biodiversity on their property. A DVD is available on the project - email DCQ to request a copy.
(3 April 2009)
REGIONAL VISIT FROM GOVT REPS
Three days in a 4WD!!! - DCQ's Steve Wilson (left) and Dave Thompson (right) are conducting field trips of the DCQ region and projects this week with (from L-R) Australian Government Facilitator Kathryn Galea and Regional Liaison Officer Mark Lodder, and Queensland Government Regional Liaison Officer Donna Robinson. So far the group have travelled to Edgbaston in Aramac, Winton and today will be in Blackall.
(2 April 2009)
FUNDING FLURRY NEARLY FINISHED
DCQ staff are busy finalising applications for funding under the Australian Government's Caring for our Country. DCQ's partnerships officer Sue Gardiner (pictured) is caught deep in thought checking over an application.
(1 April 2009)
DIGGING DEEPER INTO SOILS
The first of three soil information days hosted by DCQ kicked off at Kenya Station near Muttaburra with 25 people attending to hear from soil experts on how the health and type of soil can impact on ground cover and production. Pictured is the rain simulator demonstration. Read more...
(18 March 2009)
RANGELANDS TRAINING AT DCQ
Over three days DCQ hosted a Rangelands Australia course, with participants from DCQ, South Australia, Winton and Thargomindah. For more information on Rangelands courses visit the Rangelands Australia website.
(17 March 2009)
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS WITH A GOLD LINING
It was a case of a gold medal presenter for gold medal worthy achievements as environmental leaders and innovators in the region were recognised at the Nissan Central West Industry Excellence Awards 2009. Read more...
(14 March 2009)
SNAKES STOP TRAFFIC IN LONGREACH
The main street of Longreach came to a standstill as pythons stopped shoppers in their tracks on Friday and Saturday outside Barkers Newsagency. It was the launch of the publication Snakes of Western Queensland that brought the slithery duo out with authors local grazier Angus Emmott and DCQ's Steve Wilson setting up to talk to customers and sign copies of their recently released book.
(14 March 2009)
LAUNCH OF SNAKES GUIDE FOR THE WEST
Snakes of Western Queensland: a Field Guide, co-authored by local grazier, Angus Emmott (Hon MSc) and DCQ staffer, Steve G Wilson (BAppSc) was launched with a ‘special guest’ of the slithery kind, Daffodil the Olive Python. For more information on the book email info@dcq.org.au.
(3 March 2009)
NATURALLY RESOURCEFUL WOMEN IN WINTON
A short course to empower rural women to lead positive change on their properties and within their communities was hosted by DCQ in Winton. 11 women attended in Winton coming from Corfield and Winton areas.
(27 February 2009)
FIRST LADIES OF THE WEST
For the first time in the west women of the region had an opportunity to enhance their involvement in natural resource management at a property level and in the wider community through a short course delivered by Desert Channels Queensland. 20 women attended in Longreach from Longreach area, Eromanga , Blackall, Jundah, Isisford.
(24 February 2009)
SIGNS WORTH STOPPING FOR
Travelling out west just got more interesting and even educational for locals and tourists alike with new interpretive signage providing an added incentive to stop and appreciate Western Queensland. Read more...
(20 January 2009)
For more information on stories please call dcq on 07 4658 0600 or email info@dcq.org.au.
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