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Queensland Rail – Pritchard Street Ecological Restoration July 18, 2025
Thanks to the support of Queensland Rail, B4C has been able to restore a vital section of the wildlife corridor…
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Community Spirit in Action at Rembrandt Street Park May 27, 2025
We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent Community Planting Day at Rembrandt Street Park, Carina, held on Sunday 18th May.…
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Outback Landcare Adventure May 13, 2025
Gulf Rivers LandcareBy Amie WimberleyApril 2025 This April, I was honoured to attend the 18th Outback Landcare Adventure Week—a project…
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From City to Country: B4C’s Ongoing Partnership with Gulf Rivers Landcare May 8, 2025
Written by Callum Rawlins – 24 April 2025 Seventeen years ago, B4C formed a lasting partnership with Gulf Rivers Landcare,…
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Safeguarding Nature Refuges: Tackling Weeds and Protecting Threatened Species at Mount Elliot May 2, 2025
On Thursday 17th April, bush regenerators from EMU teamed up with B4C field staff for a focused visit to B4C’s…
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A Lasting Partnership: B4C & Gregory River Landcare April 16, 2025
Since 2007, B4C has proudly partnered with the Mt Isa/Gregory River Landcare Group through a unique “Twinning” initiative, originally inspired…
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Why Riparian Vegetation is Vital for Healthy Streams April 9, 2025
Protecting streambanks, boosting biodiversity, and building climate resilience Riparian vegetation is the plants that grow along the edges of rivers, creeks, and…
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Save Victoria Park: Tell us what matters to you in the fight to save Victoria Park April 8, 2025
The Queensland Government is proposing to build two stadiums in Victoria Park — and Save Victoria Park is calling for…
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Refugee trainees bring diversity, resilience, and enthusiasm to catchment Bushcare sites. March 24, 2025
A dedicated new team from Community Living Association (CLA) stepped up to support the small but growing Passerine Park Bushcare…
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Open letter from Mik Petter, B4C President about potentially serious environmental incident in Mt Gravatt East March 21, 2025
The Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) is concerned regarding a potentially serious environmental incident in Mt Gravatt East. Specifically, B4C…
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Significant Progress in Urban River Conservation: Visit by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek March 10, 2025
Thank you to the Honourable Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water, who recently visited Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating…
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Not all heroes wear capes—some are tiny beetles punching well above their weight in the battle against invasive species. March 5, 2025
In the Upper Tingalpa Creek Catchment, a tiny champion is making big waves. The hero jewel beetle is being employed…
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Celebrating Dr. Julie Allan: B4C’s 2024 Nursery Volunteer of the Year February 10, 2025
We are proud to honor Dr. Julie Allan as B4C's 2024 Nursery Volunteer of the Year. Julie, a retired chemical…
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Celebrating Gary King: B4C’s 2024 Environmental Educator of the Year February 10, 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate Gary King, a dedicated member of both B4C and the White Hill Pine Mountain Community…
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Heather Wood: B4C Outstanding Dedication Award for 2024 February 5, 2025
We are delighted to celebrate Heather Wood as the recipient of the B4C Outstanding Dedication Award for 2024, recognising her…
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Chiara Ratti Named B4C Young Environmentalist of the Year 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Connection to Nature January 21, 2025
At the end of 2024, B4C was delighted to name Chiara Ratti as the B4C Young Environmentalist of the Year.…
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Leigh Weakley: B4C’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year and Environmental Champion January 21, 2025
As we kick off 2025, we want to spotlight an outstanding volunteer. Leigh Weakley was named the 2024 B4C Volunteer…
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Congratulations to Greg Tasney: 2024 B4C Regional Conservation Award Recipient January 21, 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) is proud to announce Greg Tasney as the…
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Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) 2024 Awards December 12, 2024
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) End of Year Morning Tea.…
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Deflasking Orchids – Building B4C’s native orchid collection December 4, 2024
Callum and Leigh are working on the best ways to deflask orchids as part of growing B4C’s native orchid collection. …
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New Native Bee Colonies at Bulimba Creek Catchment December 4, 2024
We’ve recently welcomed two new colonies of native bees to B4C’s sustainability centre, adding to our collection of Native Bee hives.…
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Preserving Biodiversity and Empowering Communities: A Spotlight on B4C’s Nature Refuges and Landcare Initiatives November 28, 2024
B4C is proud manage two key Nature Refuge properties: Mount Elliot and Mount Barney-Yamahra Creek, both situated within critical biodiversity corridors linking Bulimba…
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Reflecting on 2024: Conservation, Community, and Collaboration November 20, 2024
2024 was an exceptionally busy and rewarding year for B4C. Our team has grown, and together, we hosted and co-hosted over…
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Protecting the Greater Glider: Australia’s largest gliding marsupial October 1, 2024
Did you know that the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee helps protect the endangered Greater Glider through conservation properties located…
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Have you ever heard of Cats Claw Creeper? September 17, 2024
This invasive vine from Central and South America is one of Australia’s Weeds of National Significance (WONS)! Named for its sharp, claw-like tendrils,…
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Industrial Landcare Update: September 2024 September 12, 2024
A big thank you to all our Industrial Landcare partners who participated in today’s clean-up event and those who joined…
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Do-Op Shop Tackles Fast Fashion and Supports Local Causes August 8, 2024
Do-Op Shop channels proceeds from their profits to support various causes dear to the local community. In July, they raised…
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Bunting: a colourful alternative to balloons June 3, 2024
by Josephine Brown Planning a festive get-together? Whatever the reason, whether indoors or out in the garden, you’ll want to…
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Upper Tingalpa Creekcare Planting Events: Lake Dennis and Grieve Rd May 7, 2024
Upper Tingalpa Creekcare is now in full swing, with two neighbourhood plantings taking place recently.
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Building a Sustainable Future: Brisbane Airport Corporation’s Partnership with B4C April 30, 2024
A big thank you to Brisbane Airport Corporation for choosing us for their Containers for Change charity program. This partnership…
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Saving the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly by Taking on a Killer Weed April 23, 2024
Escaping from gardens, the Dutchman's Pipe has invaded native habitats including rainforests, riparian zones, roadsides, and agricultural areas. Its most…
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10 ways you can support local wildlife without leaving your backyard! April 3, 2024
Due to the small size of remaining patches of bushland within our city and the subsequent low population numbers supporting…
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Celebrating Environmental Stewardship and Community Engagement March 15, 2024
We want to thank Seymour Whyte and our Industrial Landcare partners for their dedication and hard work during a recent…
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1,100 and Counting: Battling the Invasive Myna Menace February 15, 2024
Since B4C’s Common Myna Trapping Program began in 2016 more than 1,100 of the invasive species have been trapped by…
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Help Save Critical Koala Habitat! February 7, 2024
An urgent opportunity has arisen to protect a 26-acre privately-owned block adjoining Toohey Forest/Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve. Losing this habitat…
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B4C’s E-waste Collection Drive February 1, 2024
Thank you to everyone that dropped their e-waste to B4C as part of our E-waste collection drive. Our January 2024…
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Thank you to our amazing volunteers! December 7, 2023
On Friday, November 24th, the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee celebrated the end of 2023 and recognised the valuable contributions…
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Bathtub solar ovens, by Ian Dillon December 7, 2023
The Bathtub solar ovens experiment is currently in progress, with the aim of turning problem weeds into a resource. These…
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Revitalising Wildlife Habitat: Queensland Rail’s Bushland Habitat Rehabilitation Project November 24, 2023
On October 26th, approximately 20 dedicated staff members from Queensland Rail and the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee gathered to…
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B4C Takes On Canopy Killer Cats Claw as part of Upper Tingalpa Creekcare November 22, 2023
The latest information from the Smithsonian Institute reveals that both cats claw and its partner in crime, madeira vine are…
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Industry and community work together to protect Gibson Island’s riparian zone November 9, 2023
In a heartening example of environmental care and community cooperation, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, B4C teamed up with ten…
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A fabulous fluttering start to Brisbane’s Big Butterfly Count. October 26, 2023
Brisbane's Big Butterfly Count has spread its wings and is now in full flutter. It's time for you to join…
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Growing a Greener Future: Callum Rawlins’ Dedication to Environmental Education October 26, 2023
Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee was proud to have Callum Rawlins join our team for a work placement as part…
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Boosting Environmental Conservation Efforts on Gibson Island October 24, 2023
On the 12th of October, 2023, 49 individuals representing various organisations, including Incitec Pivot Limited, Inghams, Powerlink, Visy, Port of…
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Introducing Upper Tingalpa Creekcare October 3, 2023
Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee and Seqwater have started work on Upper Tingalpa Creekcare, also known as the Leslie Harrison…
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Inspiring Young Minds: Queensland Government Engaging Sciences Grants Brisbane October 3, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that B4C has been awarded a Queensland Government Engaging Sciences Grant, and it has opened…
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Yimbun Park Community Planting October 3, 2023
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the amazing individuals who joined us at Yimbun Park…
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All hands on deck for Gibson Island Industrial Landcare July 3, 2023
58 volunteers gathered at Gibson Island last week, Thursday 22 June 2023, to install over 300 plants and collect rubbish.…
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Conondale Park project – community and environment reaping rewards May 14, 2023
Over 400 local residents recently participated in a Bush Food Planting event at Conondale Park, Eight Mile Plains.
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Mt Elliott flora and fauna exploration May 9, 2023
Greg Tasney explored the B4C Mount Elliott nature refuge property and provided us with an insightful snapshot.
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