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Destruction in Whites Hill Reserve February 21, 2018
Whites Hill Reserve is battling the effects of vandalism at the hands of some mountain bikers. Mountain biking is…
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Runcorn bushcare, continuing 20 years of committed volunteering February 15, 2018
The Runcorn Wetlands Dew St Bushcare Group is welcoming a new bushcare leader as it farewells a committed leader of…
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ABC Wild Oz February 6, 2018
We love the ABC's initiative to bring Australia's nature direct to all via the ABC's streaming cameras. The live feed…
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Carmichael Park benefits from BCC Environment Grant February 1, 2018
Carmichael Park Bushcare Group (Tingalpa) received a Brisbane City Council Environment Grant in 2017. The grant was for removal of…
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Wildlife corridor enhancement thanks to grants February 1, 2018
In 2017, B4C received a grant from the Australian Government, Department of Industry Innovation and Science (titled Moreton Environmental Action,…
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Further damage at under protected Salvin Creek January 24, 2018
Another fire at derelict TriCare site at Salvin Creek. Saturday 20th January 2018. There was another…
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Salvin Creek suffering from development stalling November 6, 2017
The derelict buildings, left for years by TriCare at Carina Heights, finally provided the disaster that local residents have feared.…
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Totally Wild showcases squirrel gliders November 2, 2017
It was fun having a visit from the Totally Wild team and telling them all about our squirrel glider program.
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Video: Native Regenerators – The B4C Story October 27, 2017
Video about Bulimba Creek and the Brisbane River kindly produced by Glenn Bruce. Along with his son Lachlan, who hosted…
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Bulimba Creek’s Oxbow benefits from State Government grant October 17, 2017
The Oxbow Wetland Biodiversity Corridor project is receiving a much needed boost thanks to a State Government Grant. B4C was…
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Help protect Brisbane’s green space – please sign petition September 13, 2017
We have started a petition to ask Jackie Trad MP to reject BCC's Aged Care Amendment. The amendment which threatens…
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MEGACITY – Needs Green Space August 29, 2017
Brisbane’s industry leaders are planning the Future Brisbane Campaign – “City of Dreams” (Courier-Mail 28th August). Columnist and adjunct professor at…
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Black Swan Lake: “resurrecting the old toxic furphy” August 29, 2017
Re water feature popularly known as Black Swan Lake, Goldmarket Drive, Bundall Reply to Cr Gary Baildon’s latest anti-Black Swan…
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Brisbane’s Open Space Under Threat – Council could set a devastating precedent August 25, 2017
Brisbane City Council seems to be proposing amendments to City Plan which would lead to the diminishing of urban green…
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Black Swan Lake: Misinformation threatens future August 25, 2017
We're very disappointed to see the Gold Coast City Council choosing unqualified opinion over science. The Gold Coast Bulletin…
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Nudgee netting nightmare August 23, 2017
B4C and the Pelican & Seabird Rescue group are concerned about plans by TMR and Nudgee Golf Club to erect…
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The free range egg delusion August 9, 2017
The Free-Range egg delusion is manufactured by producers and retailers to quell the animal welfare concerns of consumers thereby ensuring…
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Happy 90th Birthday to bushcare extraordinaire Eris Jolly August 1, 2017
We would like to wish a very happy 90th birthday to the amazing Eris Jolly! Eris is a dynamic and…
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Myna threat increasing in Brisbane July 27, 2017
The numbers of the Common (Indian) Myna Bird in Brisbane has increased significantly over the last year, says B4C's Operations…
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Video: Sustainability Centre, Carindale July 20, 2017
A short video about our Sustainability Centre at Carindale.
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Bushcare super-group! June 18, 2017
The Whites Hill bushcare group visited the Myuna Park bushcare group at Balmoral this morning.
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Squirrel Glider Habitat Enhancement with Transurban June 6, 2017
Recently Transurban employees helped with our "Squirrel Glider Habitat Enhancement Project" which involves the ecological restoration of known Squirrel Glider…
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Development threatens strategic natural corridor in Eight Mile Plains May 30, 2017
We are greatly concerned about a planned large scale development on green space at 161 Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains…
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Nature connection’s benefit to health and well-being May 11, 2017
Anne Cleary at the B4C Sustainability Centre. May 6 2017. Environmental scientist and nature enthusiast Anne…
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Fox control needed to save native animals May 9, 2017
Trapped male fox A male fox was trapped this week by Glen Alchin of All Critters…
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Enhancing Carindale Recreation Reserve May 2, 2017
Queensland Urban Utilities and B4C are teaming up to provide a 1800 Sq m native revegetation planting in degraded woodlands…
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Spill event in Brisbane waterway threatens Bulimba Creek April 18, 2017
Foam at the Oxbow. Saturday 15 April B4C is awaiting further information about contamination following 22,000…
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Andrew Walsh recognised in Bonner awards for environmental work April 11, 2017
Andrew Walsh pictured with water hyacinth removed from Tingalpa Lagoon as part of school excursion. B4C…
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Whites Hill College Partnership is powering ahead March 30, 2017
Peter Lello and B4C presenting to Whites Hill State College students at a planting event. We…
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What’s Your Nature? March 7, 2017
The What’s Your Nature? initiative commenced in January 2013 and is a five-year Australian Government funded project coordinated by SEQ…
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Squirrel glider and possum at night at the Sustainability Centre February 28, 2017
See some pictures captured by our motion camera of a squirrel glider who has taken up residence in one of…
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‘Breakthrough partnership’ – planting for both nature and recreation February 10, 2017
This week we had our first planting as part of the partnership between our catchment group, Green Army and Boonah…
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Mangrove destruction February 2, 2017
There is a petition to Brisbane City Council from just a few households to clear mangroves between Lota and Wynnum.…
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TriCare development at odds with community and Council January 31, 2017
TriCare is asking Brisbane ratepayers to foot the bill for an appeal against a planning decision to protect a creek…
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Pacific Golf Club Environmental Program January 24, 2017
Wayne Cameron (B4C Catchment Manager) & Glenn Millar (golf club volunteer) at the working bee. The…
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Koala Coast Core Bushlands at Risk January 24, 2017
UPDATED | Comment deadline extended! Daily Hill Koala Bushland Draft Directions Paper: For Consultation. November 2016…
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Field day with UQ to the Oxbow measures success January 17, 2017
Field trip to the Oxbow We are always trying to expand our knowledge and understanding of…
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Problem at the headwaters of Spring Creek January 17, 2017
There is an on-going and damaging problem at the headwaters of Spring Creek, Carindale area. There is damaging flooding and…
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Job vacancy: Field Crew Supervisor January 10, 2017
Position: Field Crew Supervisor. Full-time or part-time (negotiable) We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic field supervisor to join…
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Logan Motorway fauna movement solutions plan – an international success December 8, 2016
The project will include a fauna movement overpass, underpasses, rope bridges, refuge & climbing poles, fauna-friendly fences, high-tech interactive road…
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Political will for koalas’ future needed: Debbie Pointing of Koala Action Group December 4, 2016
Government needs to decide if it’s supporting developers or if it’s supporting community, says Koala Action Group’s (KAG) President Debbie…
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A win for local waterway corridor, TriCare application rejected November 23, 2016
We are very happy to announce that there's been a win for the community, waterway corridor and wildlife surrounding Salvin…
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Positive partnership with St Laurence’s College and Powerlink QLD November 15, 2016
St Laurence’s College students rolled up their sleeves alongside Powerlink Queensland and the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) recently…
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Rehabilitation at Mimosa Creek November 9, 2016
At the beginning of this year we started a rehabilitation project at Mimosa Creek, Kessels Road, Macgregor. It was funded…
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Tour of alternative green infrastructure for treatment systems November 1, 2016
Representatives from the 11 Creek Catchment Groups across the Lower Brisbane Catchment attended a Study Tour of alternative Green Infrastructure…
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Environmental leaders putting soul in Sustainability October 27, 2016
Environmental leaders gathered at our Sustainability Centre recently to share positive environmental stories and ideas. Naomi…
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Soul in Sustainability October 17, 2016
Locals will have the chance to hear the stories of inspiring and energetic environmental leaders at Put Soul In Sustainability,…
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Community Services recognition October 16, 2016
B4C and Brisbane South Probation and Parole have been working together for about 10 years. We are able to place…
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Black Swan Lake water analysis report September 27, 2016
Last month, B4C presented another full independent water analysis report for Black Swan Lake at Bundall to the local carers,…
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Sign the petition to protect the Salvin Creek Waterway Corridor September 15, 2016
Protect Salvin Creek waterway corridor - reject development application A004470663.
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