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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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Building Stewardship for K’gari through Citizen Science
The Australian Citizen Science Association defines citizen science as ‘public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge.’
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K’gari Conference 2025
The University of the Sunshine Coast’s 2025 conference celebrated the theme Voices of K’gari: Research, Respect and Responsibility, bringing together K’gari’s Traditional Owners, the Butchulla people, leading researchers, conservationists and artists who together explored the cultural, ecological and geological stories of K’gari and the surrounding Great Sandy region.
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K’gari 4WD QLD Clean Up 2025
The 2025 K’gari Clean Up, held from 23–26 May and organised by Four Wheel Drive Queensland (4WD QLD), was a major environmental success, highlighting the power of community collaboration in preserving one of Queensland’s most iconic natural landmarks.
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Weed Alert – Ardisia elliptica
A weed recently discovered at Eurong has the potential to pose a significant threat to K’gari’s environment.
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FINIA Field Trip 2025
It is incredible to think that this year, marks 20 years since the formation of FINIA and their first weed workshop held on K’gari. Weeds and biosecurity are still a massive (and growing) issue for the World Heritage property and an area that concerns many of our partners.
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Cyclone Alfred Clean-up Efforts on K’gari
In the wake of Cyclone Alfred, large volumes of marine debris washed up along K’gari’s eastern beach, posing a serious threat to the island’s fragile ecosystem.
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Keep K’gari Clean Great Walk – March 2026
To maintain the beauty and vast natural diversity of our stunning K’gari, we’re inviting you to join the community of incredibly dedicated volunteers contributing to keeping the beaches and rainforests pristine and debris-free.
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