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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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4WD Queensland Celebrate 25 years of Cleaning K’gari
This May, Four Wheel Drive Queensland proudly celebrated the 25th anniversary of the K’gari Clean Up event, with members from across Queensland coming together to help protect one of Australia’s most iconic natural destinations.
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H5N1 Virus (Asian Influenza) – What can you do?
Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed that initial laboratory samples taken from a deceased petrel washed up on Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) were positive for H5N1 as Queensland became Australia’s fourth state to confirm a case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu). The samples were later confirmed to be positive for H5N1 by the CSIRO.
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Be a voice for the voiceless: Join the Cooloola Coast Wildlife Rescue Team
Our stunning Cooloola Coast is home to an incredible array of native neighbours—from the iconic kangaroos grazing at dusk to the vibrant birdlife that fills our mornings with song. But sometimes, these wild residents find themselves in trouble. Whether it’s a joey orphaned by a roadside accident or a sea bird tangled in fishing line, their survival often depends on the quick thinking of a local hero.
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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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More Than Just a Clean-Up: Protecting K’gari, Together
As we all know, K’gari is one of the most extraordinary places in the world – wild, untamed, and deeply significant both environmentally and culturally. But it faces many challenges, and one of the most visible to residents and visitors alike is the growing impact of marine debris and plastic pollution washing up along its shores.
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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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