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Catch-UP: November 2019 |
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Nov 2019 |
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Catch-UP: July 2019 |
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Jul 2019 |
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Climate Week Dinner a success in Mount Molloy |
Over 30 locals enjoyed a feast, a chat, and some reflections on the challenge of climate change in Mount Molloy. |
Jun 2019 |
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Palmer Dam proposal gains traction but faces a slippery slope |
According to a recent media release from David Kempt |
May 2019 |
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Mutchilba General Meeting: Reports around the region |
The Nov 2018 General Meeting in Mutchilba was a great opportunity to catch up with projects around the region. |
Nov 2018 |
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2018 Committee elected |
The 2018 Mitchell River AGM was held at Mutchilba on 01 Nov for the presentation of reports, retirement of long-serving Chair Ian Adcock, and election of new Committee. |
Nov 2018 |
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2017 AGM: New Committee elected |
Welcome to the new management committee with a steady hand at the helm and some new veterans returning. |
Nov 2017 |
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Catch-UP: 2017-08 Living Landscapes & Local Livelihoods |
The latest edition of the Catch-UP newsletter is now available in print or online. Check out the stories and download the full edition now! |
Jul 2017 |
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Koster’s curse in community hands |
The Mitchell River Watershed Management Group, in partnership with Mareeba Shire Council and Biosecurity Queensland, will lead the long-term effort to control, monitor, and reduce Koster’s Curse in the Julatten area. |
Jul 2017 |
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Brooklyn Station gets on front foot with fire management regime |
Australian Wildlife Conservancy protects this refuge and its wildlife through a number of land management and science strategies including fire management, feral herbivore and weed control, feral cat and fox control, and in the field science programs. |
Jul 2017 |
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Mitchell Water Plan due for Renewal |
The Mitchell Water Plan (2007) is due to expire on 31 August 2018. The time is right for new perspectives on how water in the catchment is managed. |
Jul 2017 |
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Critical water flow research underway |
Mitchell River will host scientists in the catchment this year as part of the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) |
Jul 2017 |
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Arriga Plains Water and Soil Quality program gets underway |
Mitchell River has received a community grant from Northern Gulf to undertake a collection of water and soil quality in the Arriga Plains. Progress has started with important early meetings with producers. |
Jul 2017 |
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Timeline shows Koster's curse spread |
The spread of Koster's curse over the past 15 years is shown with disturbing clarity in an animated map. Fortunately, there is still time to take action. |
Apr 2017 |
Funding for Red-throated Finch and Arriga Plains Water and Soil testing |
Mitchell River was successful in securing two grants through the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group's 2017 Community Small Grants Program. The projects will help conserve habitat for the endangered White-bellied Crimson Finch near Kowanyama, and advance water and soil quality testing in the Arriga Plains district of the Mareeba-Dimbulah Irrigation Area. |
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General Meeting: Mareeba 21 Oct 2016 |
Our 2016 AGM has been set for 21 Oct at the Mareeba offices. All members are invited. |
Sep 2016 |
CatchUPs
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Catch-UP: November 2019 |
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Catch-UP: July 2019 |
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Catch-UP: 2017-08 Living Landscapes & Local Livelihoods |
The latest edition of the Catch-UP newsletter is now available in print or online. Check out the stories and download the full edition now! |
