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Twitchathon supported by conservation partners October 23, 2021
Between 24 September and 5 October, 21 teams competed in the Queensland Twitchathon – a Birds Queensland and BirdLife Southern Queensland…
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Water Stewardship Project with Ingham’s – bird habitat update October 7, 2021
Following the winter bird survey, we can confirm that the ecological recovery is continuing with 3 new birds species observed…
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Bird surveys at Ingham’s site (Murarrie) October 7, 2021
The Ingham's site is a haven for a big variety of birds as it offers a number of different types…
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Waterway corridor needs public ownership, not private development September 29, 2021
Waterway corridor at Runcorn needs public ownership and access, not private commercial development.
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Mt Barney region benefits from Environment Grant August 6, 2021
Thanks to a Scenic Rim Regional Council Environment Grant, B4C has been able to do important work at the Bulimbah…
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Seeking participants for Water Mouse workshop & surveys July 21, 2021
Calling all citizen scientists! Are you interested in the mysterious Water mouse (Xeromys myoides)? We're looking for volunteers to be…
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Sean helps Edible and Medicinal Garden to flourish June 18, 2021
Sean has diligently maintained the garden and often researches information about plants and their suitability for inclusion.
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Property reno and boom for wildlife June 11, 2021
Bulimba Creek Environment Fund has just supported the Friends of Salvin Creek with an innovative habitat project.
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Whites Hill Reserve hosting imperilled plant June 4, 2021
Scaly Myrtle (Gossia hillii) was once common near creek lines but has declined dramatically and is now rare. There are…
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Building habitat for birds May 7, 2021
Nankeen Night Heron. One of the most unusual sightings at the Oxbow. Photo by Drew Sansness. Seasonal surveys by Birdlife…
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Council asked to uphold its responsibility to protect nature reserves against high impact activity February 25, 2021
Our nature reserves are essential community-valued areas, where anyone can go for a quiet and rewarding experience of nature and…
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Impact of humans on wildlife February 9, 2021
Humans force wild animals into tight spots, or send them far from home. We calculated just how big the impact…
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Water Stewardship at Ingham’s – saving water and wildlife December 7, 2020
In 2018, Ingham’s Enterprises Pty Ltd reached out to and partnered with Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee to assist in…
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John Evans OAM recognised at Australia Day (delayed) presentation November 30, 2020
Terri Butler MP honoured long-term volunteer John Evans OAM at a delayed Australia Day Presentation.
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Project Update: B4C and Powerlink Queensland working together at Minnippi Parklands November 3, 2020
B4C is working with Powerlink to restore an existing glider crossing under the powerlines between two parcels of bushland at…
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Helping the water mouse October 26, 2020
Get a snapshot of the water mouse habitat preservation project in Lower Bulimba Creek.
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Open letter to Prime Minister and Environment Minister October 2, 2020
Now more than ever we need to protect our precious wildlife. Without strong environment laws to safeguard native animals and…
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Gibson Island: celebrating 2nd anniversary & biodiversity month September 25, 2020
Around 50 people joined us at our planting at Gibson Island, Murarrie. Made possible thanks to event sponsors APA Group…
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Connect with your patch: Tech for understanding your home garden September 2, 2020
Want to know more about what goes on in your garden? Be involved in a course of nature discovery and…
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Watershed moment for Australia’s Environment August 26, 2020
The current EPBC Act is being proven a failure in protecting sensitive habitats, threatened species, key natural assets – the…
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Long term environmental project comes to an end July 16, 2020
In 2017, B4C received a grant from the Australian Federal Government, Department of Industry Innovation and Science for the 'Moreton…
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B4C’s latest COVID-19 policy July 10, 2020
The following actions and responses are to be enacted by the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee Inc., in response to…
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Wildlife movement solutions and the Eastern Transitway July 7, 2020
We are pleased to be consulting with Department of TMR regarding options for wildlife movement solutions in relation to the…
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Build it and they will come June 30, 2020
B4C has engaged BirdLife Southern Queensland to undertake baseline bird surveys on three of its iconic sites – Bulimba Creek…
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Rehabilitation of Tingalpa Wetlands Project June 18, 2020
B4C was joined by Belong trainees to mulch and plant a degraded riparian bank of the waterway, enhancing the habitat…
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Fauna Movement Solutions around Carindale June 16, 2020
Essential habitat in areas such as Belmont Hills, Mt Petrie and Whites Hill Reserve require suitable environmental corridors to link…
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B4C COVID-19 Policy June 12, 2020
The following actions and responses are to be enacted by the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee Inc., in response to…
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Salvin Creek Corridor Success – wildlife moving safely May 20, 2020
Years of hard work, collaboration and community involvement has made these fauna movement solutions possible.
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B4C Policy – response to COVID-19 May 15, 2020
The following arrangements (from May 15th until review June 12th) are in line with government and Health Department information.
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Belmont Koala Forest and the Belmont Shooting Range May 2, 2020
MINISTER STANDS BY HIS COMMITMENTS “In regards to the wider environmental and biodiversity strategy, I acknowledge B4C’s concerns and reiterate…
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Vegetation Projection Order April 23, 2020
A communication from Rob Jansen, Finger Gullies, Coorparoo. Hi all, With the recent sale of a property in Octantis Street…
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Citizen Science Month – video April 21, 2020
See if you can spot some familiar faces in this citizen science video.
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Removal of koala trees at Pacific Golf Club, Carindale March 23, 2020
The local community is concerned that many trees, including established koala food trees, are to be removed from Pacific Golf…
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UPDATED: B4C Policy Decisions regarding response to COVID-19 March 23, 2020
Updated Thursday 16th April 2020 The following actions and responses are to be enacted by the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating…
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COVID-19 notice from B4C March 17, 2020
COVID-19: Notice to all visitors, staff, volunteers & members Our policy for B4C headquarters and B4C’s activities at other locations…
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Prescribed burns and wildfires February 10, 2020
We must look at the long-term but also take some immediate actions to reduce fire risks and help repair the…
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Trial of incubators for planting in isolated areas February 5, 2020
B4C Landcare Services is currently trialing 12 COCOON® plant incubators to allow plants to establish in isolated and/or inaccessible areas.
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Communities Environment Program January 30, 2020
Update from Wayne Cameron, B4C Catchment Manager. There are many potential projects on our Brisbane waterways, and catchment groups are…
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B4C and Powerlink work together to improve connectivity for local wildlife January 20, 2020
Restoring the environmental corridor in Minnippi Parklands is underway with the installation of 12 new nesting boxes to enhance habitat…
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Doboy Wetlands & Aquarium Passage Recovery Project December 13, 2019
The Doboy Wetlands & Aquarium Passage Recovery Project includes both weed control and rubbish removal to maximise the recovery of…
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The Vexing Issue of Peafowl in Mackenzie and elsewhere December 3, 2019
What can be done about peafowl in the face of a divided community? In other locations, limited success has been…
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Saving the Mary November 12, 2019
B4C's Catchment Manager Wayne Cameron went to the Mary River Festival on the weekend to celebrate the 10th anniversary of…
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Barriers & Bridges forum shows leadership in wildlife movement solutions September 23, 2019
Representatives from councils, Transport and Main Roads, Transurban, community groups, universities and more attended the sold-out Barriers & Bridges fauna…
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Help to put Australia’s waterways under the magnifying glass August 19, 2019
You're invited to attend a waterbug workshop this weekend (Sat 24 & Sun 25 August). Learn how to collect and…
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Development application for adding retirement complex opens for public comments July 26, 2019
A development application (DA) has been lodged by developers that seeks to obtain a ‘Material Change of Use’ on lots…
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Tracking roadkill – in hands of residents thanks to app July 22, 2019
Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) has launched a tool to allow the public to report wildlife road crossing hotspots.…
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High impact activity on conservation reserve July 19, 2019
A recently planted area at Mookinbah Conservation Reserve at Manly is being impacted by horse riding, an activity usually not…
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New aged care proposed development – Pacific Golf Club, Carindale July 15, 2019
Reside Communities (Aged Care Developer) and the Pacific Golf Club are proposing a development on Sport and Recreation Area Designation…
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Doboy Wetlands & Aquarium Passage Recovery Project June 17, 2019
Work has begun on the Doboy Wetlands & Aquarium Passage Recovery Project. The project includes both weed control and rubbish…
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Gregory River Landcare 2019 twinning program May 28, 2019
Since 2009 B4C has supported and partially sponsored a 'Twinning' program to work with Gregory River Landcare and travel to…
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