News
Disaster Preparedness Workshop
A Disaster Preparedness Workshop for primary producers will be held Friday, 1 December 2023 from 9am to 2.30pm at the Carriers Arms Hotel, 405 Alice St, Maryborough Qld.
Notice of 2023 AGM
The BMRG Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, 24 November 2023 at BMRG’s office located at 160 Hughes Road, Bargara.
Barambah Creek weeds eradicated
Our partners from Gympie & District Landcare have been working to eradicate weeds in the Barambah Creek catchment.
Flood management plan helps mitigate risk
North Burnett primary producers Brenten and Virginia Lowe believe that having a flood management plan will assist them with water management and to reduce the impact of future high rainfall events.
Call for Board nominations
BMRG is calling a general election of Directors. The election will be conducted between 13 October 2023 and 24 November 2023.
New works to stabilise eroded stretch of Mary River
New works have started on the Mary River near Kenilworth to prevent riverbank erosion and save destructive fine sediment from reaching the Great Barrier Reef.
Cool burns share traditional knowledge
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has run a series of workshops to introduce landholders to the principles of traditional cool-burning practices, including the reasons behind it, how it's done, and the benefits.
Funding to help threatened species welcomed
Burnett Mary Regional Group has welcomed funding from the Australian and Queensland Governments to improve threatened species management and recovery in the Mary River catchment.
Camp Gregory gifted to BMRG
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has taken over ownership of Camp Gregory Veterans Retreat to preserve the site’s conservation value.
Resilience Strategy for threatened species
A 10-year Resilience Strategy for threatened species and critical habitats in the Burnett-Mary Region has been developed.
Feral pigs eradicated
Dozens of feral pigs are being successfully eradicated from the Booubyjan area near Goomeri thanks to the efforts of Ricky Rogers Pest Animal Management.
Project Delivery Director appointed
Experienced project manager Andrew "Tricky" Treloar has been appointed to the new position of Director Project Delivery at BMRG.
Meet Mauricio Montoya
Meet Mauricio Montoya, who has joined the BMRG team as a project officer to control weeds and pests in the Barambah Creek catchment.
Industry recovery support available
Graziers and broadacre farmers in the Burnett Mary region now have two officers to assist them with long-term flood recovery and resilience.
Introducing David Sternberg
Aquatic ecology scientist David Sternberg has joined the BMRG team as a Research Scientist.
Land Condition Photo Standards
A handy reference guide providing Land Condition Photo Standards for the Burnett River Catchment Area Grazing Lands has been released.
Kolan works restore river health and protect Reef
On-ground rehabilitation works along the Kolan River are expected to deliver long-term benefits to the environment and improve farm productivity.