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Media Releases 2008

July 23, 2008: $28 million for landcare and sustainable farming projects
July 23, 2008: Condition critical -- and hard to spot
July 23, 2008: Chinese experts overwhelmed by river care 
July 23, 2008: Retiring George shy about his long-held passion

June 23, 2008:
They're back ... rabbits on the march
June 23, 2008: Mining the community for grey power
June 23, 2008: Model makeover for Bowenville retreat
June 23, 2008: Pets survive encounter with wild-dog traps
June 23, 2008: Retiring George shy about his long-held passion
June 23, 2008: State of the Environment 2007 -- EPA
June 23, 2008: Toowoomba region Economic Profile

May 15, 2008: Community groups meet and greet 
May 15, 2008: Talent scouts for model river reaches
May 14, 2008: Reward for warrior of the waterways
May 14, 2008: Special Federal Budget 2008-09 Edition
May 14, 2008: OECD Environment Policy Committee Meeting
May 14, 2008: Climate change and water: Preparing for Australia's future challenges
May 14, 2008: Primary Industries and NRM Ministerial Councils - Communique`
May 14, 2008: Public Opinion Towards Governance: Results from Inaugural ANU Poll
May 14, 2008: Farm size no obstacle to high-tech land management
May 14, 2008: Fundraising walk for natural sciences bursary
May 14, 2008: Indigenous team rescues precious Jewel
May 14, 2008: Biodiversity conservation in the headwaters
May 14, 2008: Pasture success 'like winning Lotto'
May 14, 2008: Run, Mel, run...
May 14, 2008: Daniel hits the road, a long way from home
May 14, 2008: Community Water Grants dry up

National NRM Knowledge Conference, Melbourne
April 22, 2008: Caring -- and sharing -- for our country
April 22, 2008: Hope shines through gloom on climate: CSIRO
April 22, 2008: Living with climate change presentation (Mark Howden, CSIRO) (1MB)
April 22, 2008: Selection of 10 abstracts
April 22, 2008: Foresee change -- control your destiny

April 22, 2008: Foxy shaves her ‘fro for charity
April 22, 2008: Your grazing strategy -- what now?
April 22, 2008: Proposal to develop a Condamine River Rescue plan (SMEC Australia Pty Ltd)
April 22, 2008: Back on Track — prioritising species for conservation

March 19, 2008: NRM Champions 2008
March 19, 2008: Tests to reveal age of underground water
March 19, 2008: $30 million call for groundwater proposals
March 19, 2008: Murray cod make a comeback
March 19, 2008: Careless dirtbike riders threaten fishing reserve
March 19, 2008: Carp fishing competition on Myall Creek Day
March 19, 2008: Caring for Our Country - better land management, less red tape
March 19, 2008: Toowoomba youth take Climate Action
March 19, 2008: Spirit of the land survives at Gummingurru
March 19, 2008: 42 plant, animal species 'at risk' in Condamine
March 19, 2008: Luring small landholders into better land management

February 27, 2008: Clifton students learn to love their river
February 27, 2008: Funds for flood repair works
February 27, 2008: Digital elevation model to protect floodplain
February 27, 2008: Management plan to reduce cost of floods
February 27, 2008: Condamine plans electro-magnetic surveys for nutrient mapping
February 27, 2008: Fog clears on emissions policy - Senator the Hon. Penny Wong
February 27, 2008: Understanding and evaluating groundwater supplies

January 23, 2008: Managing horses on small properties
January 23, 2008: Composting key to fertilising with recycled organics
January 23, 2008: Pittsworth Landcare surveys landholders
January 23, 2008: Shane says no more! Let's protect the Condamine
January 23, 2008: Condamine River Rescue Program Update
January 17, 2008: Fish fingerlings whet the appetite at Archer's Crossing
January 17, 2008: Butterfly effect - a sensitive species in the midst of chaos
January 17, 2008: Communique Nov. 2007
January 17, 2008: Geoscience Australia - Groundwater Systems in 3D
January 17, 2008: Useful education links from Geoscience Australia
January 17, 2008: Protect our Condamine
January 17, 2008: Simple steps for campers to protect our rivers
January 17, 2008: From the mountains to the sea: Mark's mid-life crisis fundraiser!

Media Releases 2007
(Contact the Alliance for copies of the following releases -- 1800 181 101)


December 12, 2007:
Pasture grasses struggle despite rain
December 12, 2007: Pasture farmers reap rewards
December 12, 2007: Groundwater knowledge and gaps in the Condamine Alliance area

December 12, 2007: The figures are in, and regional bodies are looking good
December 12, 2007: Burke flags climate changes to drought programs
December 12, 2007: Progress in cotton water-use efficiency
December 12, 2007: Farming with the slope improves run-off management
December 12, 2007: Clifton farmers lead with 'green' qualifications
November 07, 2007: Drought just another management challenge
November 07, 2007: Wanted: The Condamine Five
November 07, 2007: Please keep your soil at home... and out of the dam
November 07, 2007: Hooked on snags - they make the fish feel at home
November 07, 2007: Vandals threaten peace of Passmore Reserve
November 07, 2007: Bring back the Murray cod
November 07, 2007: Get paid to manage remnant vegetation
November 07, 2007: Celebrating Envirofund success
November 07, 2007: Draft catchment targets available for comment
September 12, 2007: Temperate now, but for how long?
August 31, 2007: Cash incentives to landholders for conservation
August 31, 2007: Science meets tradition in land management
August 31, 2007: Crows Nest scores a double in state Landcare awards
August 31, 2007: Leg up for our favourite native fish
August 31, 2007: Counting the benefits for carbon farmers
August 31, 2007: Landcare partnership mode
August 31, 2007: Landcare Council of Chairs 

August 31, 2007: Fresh funds kick-start Landcare partnerships 
August 08, 2007: Pasture management options during drought
August 08, 2007: Traditional owners lend a hand to endangered Eastern Bristlebird
August 08, 2007:
$2.5m for on-ground works
August 08, 2007:
Green Vouchers for schools
July 09, 2007: Fresh funds just the juice
July 09, 2007: Condamine caught in flood of development
June 28, 2007: Network Agronomists to Lead Practice Change
June 28, 2007: To Flush is Not the End of the Line
June 28, 2007: Sponsorships for Landcare Conference
June 28, 2007: Question of Survival for Stay-at-Home Skinks
June 28, 2007: Condamine Farmers have Designs on Landscape
June 28, 2007: Salinity Impact on Infrastructure
June 5, 2007: Celebrating ties with Centre for Sustainable Catchmenets
June 5, 2007: Revamp opens door to skill-based directorships
June 5, 2007: Phase 3 of Natural Heritage Trust
June 5, 2007: Community pinpoints gaps in NRM Plan
June 5, 2007: Review of Landcare partnerships
June 5, 2007: Joint partnership tackles salinity
June 5, 2007: Interpreting satellite images for NRM
June 5, 2007: Mapping weeds of the future
June 5, 2007: Leucaena may be missing link on Downs
May 9, 2007: NHT3 FAQ
May 9, 2007: Environmental Stewardship FAQ
May 9, 2007: National Landcare Program FAQ
April 27, 2007: Downs farmers have designs on top crop
April 27, 2007: Climate change 'our biggest threat' 
April 27, 2007: Banks will support 'viable' producers 
April 27, 2007: Help on the way for Border Ranges rainforests
April 27, 2007: Passmore Reserve lands a big catch
April 27, 2007: Recycled organics field days
April 27, 2007: Towards healthy horses and environment 
April 27, 2007: Healthy horses newsletter 1
April 27, 2007: Lantana Lowdown newsletter 1
March 21, 2007:  Native Vegetation Study
March 14, 2007: Climate change - clearing link to be tested 
March 14, 2007: Condamine councils close ranks on pests
March 14, 2007: Indigenous indicators to 'poor country'
March 14, 2007: Dishing the dirt on recycled organics 
March 8, 2007: Science and tradition combine to care for country
March 7, 2007: Small grants information sessions
February 26, 2007:
Extra funds to roll out projects 

February 26, 2007: NRM plan additional funding outcomes
February 26, 2007: Fleabane control on the Darling Downs
February 26, 2007: Egg farmers adopt clean, green systems
February 19, 2007: 
Horticulture Producers Tackle Water Woes
January 29, 2007:
 
Condamine Catchment Re-Snagging Program
January 22, 2007:  Expert Panel Checks Catchment Scorecard
January 22, 2007: Saving our soils 

January 22, 2007: Young dairy farmers mix hard work with play 
January 12, 2007: Incentives for the Greenie in Every Farmer

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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 July 2008 )
 
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