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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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Red Imported Fire Ants – Biosecurity Zone Changes
Queensland’s fire ant biosecurity zones have been updated (effective 15 April 2026). These updates affect suburbs across City of Logan, City of Gold Coast, City of Moreton Bay, Lockyer Valley Regional, Scenic Rim Regional, and Sunshine Coast Regional local government areas.
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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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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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Celebrating 20 Years of FINIA
Following the K’gari Conference in November, members paused to mark the 20th anniversary of FINIA – the Natural Integrity Alliance for K’gari with a celebratory dinner.
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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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