Category: News

  • Redwood Madeira Challenge – Spring

    Redwood Madeira Challenge – Spring

    Thank you to all who have supported the Madeira Challenge in the past. We would love you to promote the Madeira Challenge – (nearly) Spring event on Saturday 29th August from 8.00-11.00am. We will be working downhill from the last challenge site – one of the last pieces of the Madeira puzzle on that particular…

  • News from Mt Lofty

    News from Mt Lofty

    Save Mt Lofty Inc group has posted news about the recent Toowoomba Regional Council decision on the development application for 2A Rifle Range Road. Follow the link to learn more about the application. Read the latest news below.

  • Weed Spotters Bulletin – Aug 26

    Weed Spotters Bulletin – Aug 26

    Weed Spotters Network Queensland has published its August Bulletin. Read it online or subscribe to receive it by email.

  • John Sinclair Memorial Lecture

    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…

  • QWaLC eNews – 14 Aug

    QWaLC eNews – 14 Aug

    eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers includes information about Landcare award nominations, ACNC webinar, Landcare Week survey results, women in STEM prize, National Science Week, and more.

  • AABR E-news Aug 26

    AABR E-news Aug 26

    The Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (AABR) has posted its August newsletter with articles about natural regeneration since 2002, post-fire developments at Crowdy Bay, and more.

  • Using Clever Fire to restore landscapes

    Using Clever Fire to restore landscapes

    Fire is often seen as something to fear, but the right sort of fire can actually become a powerful tool for healing and protecting Country. On August 1st, a group of about 50 people gathered in the bushland behind the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre in Kleinton to see this firsthand during a cultural burning demonstration…

  • DDEC AGM

    DDEC AGM

    The DDEC Annual General Meeting Celebration and Prioject Updates(AGM) will be held on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 5.30 pm at the Eco Hut, 1a Heller Street, Middle Ridge. Only financial club members can participate in the voting process. Please renew your membership using this link Become a member – The Darling Downs Environment Council…

  • H5 bird flu

    H5 bird flu

    The Invasive Species Council is promoting action in response to the threat of H5 bird flu. Read their newsletter and consider adding your name and/or donating.

  • Toowoomba Bird Observers Jul 26

    Toowoomba Bird Observers Jul 26

    Toowoomba Bird Observers‘ July newsletter is out. Bird of the month is the Pied Stilt. Walks in August will be at Oakey on Wednesday, 12 August with Charles Dove and at Ravensbourne National Park on Saturday, 29 August with Mick Atzeni. There are reports, with photographs, of walks at Cambooya, Main Range, Goomburra, and Williams…