Category: News

  • 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…

  • The Escarpment Park Friend – Jul 2026

    The Escarpment Park Friend – Jul 2026

    This is the final issue by longtime editor, Penny McGowan. FEP thanks Penny for her work on the newsletter over several years. This edition has stories about the naming of John Swarbrick Park, new parks adopted by FEP at Tobruk Drive and Franke Scrub, fire an identification, 2026 Open Day, and more.

  • DDEC AGM

    DDEC News Aug 26

    Darling Downs Environment Council has published its August Newsletter. It has news about Ahri & Ellen and information about recent and upcoming events. DDEC AGM will be held on 16 September at 5:30 pm. Other events include the nest box workshop on 9 August, community advocacy for ‘Nature Positive’ outcomes webinar on 11 August, FEP Madeira Challenge…

  • QWaLC eNews – 14 Aug

    QWaLC eNews – 29 Jul

    eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers includes information on the 30 July webinar about spotting H5 bird flu, updates to Fire ant biosecurity zones, grant programs, Landcare Week 3 – 9 August, National Science Week 15 – 23 August, 2026 Queensland Volunteering Conference, and more.