Author: Web Editor
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DDEC News Sep 26
Darling Downs Environment Council has published its September Newsletter. It has news about upcoming events including DDEC AGM on Wednesday, 16 September, tree planting at Gummingurru in October, Highfields Tall Trees forum on Wednesday 23, September and much more.
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Peacehaven News
The September edition of the Peacehaven newsletter has been published. This month’s issue features Plant of the Month, the Golden Everlasting Daisy (Xerochrysum bracteatum) along with updates from the Nursery and a note from the President highlighting recent projects and the wonderful contributions of volunteers.
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Battle of Meewah Commemoration
The Battle of Meewah (September 12, 1843) was part of the frontier wars, the battle for land that took place across our vast continent. It was significant because it demonstrated great courage and valour as well as diplomacy. Some years ago a local group initiated an annual commemoration on the date of the battle. It…
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QWaLC eNews 28 Aug
eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers includes information about National Biosecurity Week, Landcare Photo competition, 2026 Threatened Species Bake Off, Grant programs including Queensland Environmental Legacy Grants, and more.
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Carnival in the Bush
Each year the FEP holds a community Open Day at one of our parks. This year we are joining the Carnival of Flowers activities and hosting a Carnival in the Bush at J E Duggan Park. We would love members to attend and to bring their friends and family to participate. A Bush Cafe will…
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FEP AGM
When: Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 2 pm Where: Seminar Room C, Toowoomba Library, 155 Herries Street Guest speaker: Mitchell Roberts (Nature photographer and Bunya2Borders Coordinator) will give an illustrated talk about the Glossy Black Cockatoos and Greater Glider projects in our region. Business will include annual reports and election of office bearers and committee…
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HOPE eNews mid-Aug 26
HOPE (Householders’ Options to Protect the Environment Inc) has posted a mid-August eNews edition with some interesting articles. The main feature item, The Value of Compost: Building Healthier Soils for a More Sustainable Future is embedded below. The 5 additional feature articles cover an interesting mix of subjects:
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2026 Qld Landcare Awards
QWaLC has published a list of the nominations with brief descriptions. There is interesting reading about environmental action across the state.
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John Sinclair Memorial Lecture
The annual John Sinclair Memorial Lecture commemorating the life and work of John Sinclair, founder of FIDO and advocate for K’gari Our guest lecturer for this year’s lecture is the federal minister for the environment Hon Murray Watt. We are also pleased to introduce our latest FIDO member, an outstanding young conservationist from the Sunshine Coast, Spencer…