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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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Gympie Regional Council leads the way in fire ant preparedness
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is working with Gympie Regional Council to stop fire ants before they arrive.
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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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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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Building Knowledge and Biosecurity Capacity for K’gari
In February, a suspicious sight of piccabeen palm dieback behind Happy Valley, was reported by Peter Shooter, a team leader with the Fraser Island Defenders Organisation (FIDO). The rainforest palms appeared to be dying and rotting along areas spanning tens of metres, showing overall symptoms of dieback. Investigations point to the fungal pathogen Phytophthora, but this is yet to be confirmed.
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From Fraser Coast to K’gari: A tribute to FINIA’s legacy
It’s been a few years since I last took the barge to K’gari or joined a FINIA meeting, but the energy and purpose of those gatherings still resonate. FINIA has always been more than a partnership—it’s a movement built on collaboration, shared knowledge, and a deep commitment to protecting one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes.
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Celebrating 20 years – FINIA in review
In December 2005, a group of organisations with a common interest in addressing weeds on K’gari met to discuss how to improve collaboration and prioritise activities.
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What a wonderful year for sea turtles!
As the sea turtle nesting season ends (Winter 2025), we have had an exciting year with new volunteers joining us in Hervey Bay this season, which gives us new opportunities for the legacy to continue.
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K’gari Biosecurity Strategy BlueSheet Workshop
On 3-4 June 2025, members of the K’gari Biosecurity Advisory Group (KBAG) joined key stakeholders for a 2-day collaborative Biosecurity Strategy BlueSheet workshop held on K’gari.
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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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