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From Weeds to Art – the transformation continues
Invasive weeds are one of the major threats to the health of native ecosystems. Introduced plants can often out-compete native species when released into the environment and form extensive areas which are of little value to local insects, birds, and animals. Controlling invasive plants on the Unallocated State Lands (USL) of K’gari has taken up a great deal of FIDO’s energy and resources since their first trip in 2002.
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UniSC’s K’gari Research Cluster Workshop
The K’gari Research Cluster was formed in response to a recognised need for a more coordinated approach to research on K’gari. The idea is to bring researchers together with the island’s stakeholders and land managers, including universities, Butchulla knowledge holders and Citizen Scientists.
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Working together to protect K’gari
FIDO, Butchulla Rangers and local partners join forces on weed control
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Celebrating Tokiko’s Contribution to K’gari
On 25 May 2026, Tokiko (Su) Dawson will officially be hanging up her work boots. For over two decades, the FIDO volunteer and environmentalist has coordinated FIDO’s quarterly week-long weeding, bush regeneration and monitoring program operating from Talinga (the former Sinclair family home) at Eurong.
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Cane Toad Rodeo: FIDO’s first toad busting on K’gari
Following negotiations between FIDO president, Zela Bissett and the management of Kingfisher Resort, FIDO were offered two rooms for two nights during from 20-22 March with Zela and her partner Glen Hills, and Sandra and Navin Naidoo spending two nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort working on cane toad reduction.
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BAC launches Biosecurity Strategy for K’gari
After 21 months of development, the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation (BAC), supported by the K’gari Biosecurity Advisory Group (KBAG) made up of the island’s landholders and major stakeholders, has launched a 20-year Biosecurity Strategy for K’gari.
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Commemorating 20 years of FINIA
Founded in December 2005, on 25 February 2026, FINIA members helped mark their 20th anniversary by planting a K’gari apple (Acronychia imperforata) at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s campus in Pialba. A matching tree will be planted at the K’gari Research Station in May.
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FIDO’s Continuing Relevance to K’gari
Now in my third term as President of FIDO, I constantly ponder the role of FIDO for K’gari in the light of changing circumstances. Members and supporters of FIDO ask questions about its future role.
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Combatting Cane Toads on K’gari
Introduced to Australia in 1935, cane toads (Rhinella marina) were first reported on K’gari in the 1960’s with their appearance coinciding with a dramatic reduction in the island’s snake populations, particularly death adders.
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