In an important step in their professional development, the 2025 Queensland Soil Science Graduate cohort and project officers Sam Groom and Phoebe Holland, recently attended Soil Science Australia’s 'Back to Basics' training held in Cleveland.

Recently, BMRG’s Riverine Restoration team undertook a pivotal mission along a three-kilometre stretch of the Obi Obi Creek, part of the Mary River catchment. This site, which includes six streambank and two gully intervention areas, flows into the Great Barrier Reef catchment via the Mary River—making it a critical component of the broader Landscape Repair Program (LRP).

As part of the first quarter of their graduate journey, the 2025 Queensland Soil Science graduates Jess and Mali had the exciting opportunity to spend a week immersed in laboratory work at the EcoSciences Precinct in Brisbane.

Recently, Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) staff took a major step in boosting their field-readiness by participating in intensive 4WD and UTV training programs, delivered by the Australian Offroad Academy and led by expert trainer Dave Darmody.

The recent RCS Keep In Touch (KIT) Day held at Kin Kin was a resounding success, bringing together around 40 enthusiastic participants. The event was expertly facilitated by Andrew Zerner from RCS, who guided the day's activities and discussions.

Recently, Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) staff participated in an intensive three-day training program focused on the Queensland’s Regional Ecosystem Framework, vegetation management legislation and BioCondition Assessment Methodology.

A groundbreaking soil science initiative is helping to cultivate the next generation of environmental professionals while honouring both scientific and traditional approaches to land management. The 2025 Queensland Soil Science Graduate Program is a 12-month initiative supporting the development of early-career soil scientists and rangers.

The “Devil’s Fig” is aptly named given its prickly stems and leaf shape. A native to Central America and Southern Mexico, it can be cultivated as a food crop, but in Queensland, it is regarded an environmental weed.

Over 45 people attended last month's RCS KIT Day, held at Duingal in the Bundaberg region. Hosted by RCS Regional Facilitator Andrew Zerner, landholders found inspiration through great discussions, gaining an understanding of how the RCS principles are applied on-farm.

BMRG is proud to introduce a powerful new addition to our marine and freshwater project toolkit—a custom-built 5.8m open boat named Yarrilee, honouring the Butchulla word for “south wind.” Designed and built locally in Hervey Bay by B2B Marine in collaboration with master boat builder Chris Hough, Yarrilee is purpose-crafted to support environmental work across our region’s inland and coastal waters.

Discover how you can regenerate your landscapes and businesses through a practical and theoretical immersive three-day workshop with Nicole Masters from Integrity Soils. This is one of the last chances to dive deep into soil health and adaptive management with Nicole before she dedicates more time to developing future soil educators and leaders through the CREATE program.

We are thrilled to announce the Northern Breeding Business (NB2) program is starting a new group near you! The NB2 program is a producer-driven, peer-to-peer project designed specifically to support beef breeders in northern Australia.

This month, Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) joined forces with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to revisit key restoration sites along the Mary River, part of the Mary River Recovery Project that ran from 2020 to 2024. These visits were aimed at inspecting the maintenance works that were funded by the Foundation and assess current condition of the areas.

Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has uncovered exciting new evidence that the critically endangered white-throated snapping turtle (Elseya albagula) is not only present but also breeding in the Baffle Creek catchment.

The Bulberin Nut (Macadamia jansenii) is one of four threatened Macadamia species endemic to Australia, with wild populations found exclusively within Bulburin National Park. The conservation of this rare species is critical, as it faces multiple threats…

On March 17, Gidarjil Development Corporation, in collaboration with Gympie Landcare and Bundaberg Sugar, officially launched a major revegetation project on the Burnett River estuary. This initiative is a key component of the Reef Assist program and managed by the Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG).

The long-awaited boat ramp at Camp Gregory Veteran Retreat (CGVR) was officially opened on Thursday, 27th March 2025. This significant project fulfilled the critical need for an evacuation point and training facility for emergency services in an area where such infrastructure was previously absent.

Sometimes, the simplest solutions have the biggest impact. In an Australian-first, we used a sprinkler to mimic a rainstorm—triggering bum-breathing turtles to lay their eggs! And it worked! A clutch of eggs was laid, proving that smart, collaborative conservation efforts can change the game.

BMRG invites you to an RCS Keep in Touch (KIT) Day on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. This is your chance to dive into cutting-edge land management practices, connect with like-minded graziers, and explore innovative solutions for sustainable farming.

The Paddock to Reef Annual Integrated Science Forum is just around the corner, taking place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough. This event is a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn about key initiatives shaping the future of our region's environment and agricultural industries.