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South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 1
Contents Contents 1
Introduction 2
Board profiles 3
Staff profiles 6
Chair’s Report - Tom Garrett 11 ---------------------------------------- 11 3
Chief Executive Officer’s Report - Neil Judd 12
Project Focus - Biodiversity Hotspots - Bryan Walsh 16
Project Focus - Pasture Recovery Initiative - Jean Prow 17 ---------------------------------------- 16
Project Focus - Monitoring water characteristics in western water ways - Ric Newson 18
Board Reports - Vice Chair - Paul Paynter 20
Board Reports - Local Government Representative - Jo Sheppard 20
Board Reports - Traditional Owner Representative - Grace Weatherall 21
Board Reports - Industry Representative - Andrew Schmidt 22
Board Reports - Community/Landcare Representative - Jenny Richardson 23
Board Reports - Conservation Representative - Adam Bradshaw 23
Directors Meeting Attendance 25
State of the Region - Bollon District NRM Coordinator - Jean Prow 26
State of the Region - Quilpie District NRM Coordinator - Ange Sherwin 29 18
State of the Region - Thargomindah District NRM Coordinator - Suzanne Nicholls 31
State of the Region - Cunnamulla District NRM Coordinator - Daniel Wingett 34
State of the Region - Charleville District NRM Coordinator - Cathy Mylrea 36
Aboriginal Support Officer - Mick McNiven 39
Biodiversity Officer - Julie Frousheger 40
Corporate Service Managers Report – Gary Butler 41
Financials 43
Independent Audit Report 53 ---------------------------------------- 43
Auditors Independent Declaration 54
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 2
Introduction South West NRM Ltd is a community based organisation and the designated regional body for natural resource management in South West Queensland (refer to Map 1). South West NRM Ltd works with land managers, community, landcare groups, Traditional Owners, Local Government, industry groups, state agencies and a range of other business groups to achieve sustainable natural resource management. Our vision is ‘Achieving sustainable landscapes for rural communities’. This report details South West NRM Ltd’s achievements for the financial year 2008/2009, funded primarily through the Federal Government’s Caring For our Country Program and the Queensland Government’s Q2 Coast and Country Program.. This report showcases landmark activities for South West NRM Ltd.
Map 1 South West Region of Queensland which is represented by South West NRM Ltd
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Board profiles
Tom Garrett
Independent Chair
Tom is the South West NRM Independent Chairperson. Tom has
extensive experience in natural resource management in the South
West region and is a member of the Queensland Macropod and Wild
Harvesters Association and the Queensland Rural Industry Training
Council.
Tom has an Advanced Diploma in Rural Business Management
(Agriculture) and a Diploma in Conservation Land Management
(Vertebrate Pests). Tom is also a qualified Justice of the Peace.
Paul Paynter
Independent Vice Chair
Paul is the Independent Vice Chairperson on the Board of South West
NRM Ltd.
Paul has had over 30 years experience serving on various boards and
committees and possesses strong leadership skills.
Paul is an active member of the Charleville community in addition to
the Warrego Urban Landcare Group.
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Jo Sheppard
Local Government Rep
Jo is the Local Government Sector Director on the Board of South West
NRM Ltd.
Jo has been a councillor of the Paroo Shire Council since 2000 and was
elected as the Mayor of the Paroo Shire in 2008
Jo has recently been appointed as Deputy Chair of the Regional
Development Committee for the Darling Downs and South West.
Jo has operated her own business as a Rural Consultant for the last
nine years, specializing in economic development, small business
development, business planning and budgeting and specialist raining
delivery for rural and remote locations.
Andrew Schmidt
Industry Sector Director
Andrew is South West NRM Ltd’s Industry Sector Director. Andrew has
lived in the South West NRM region all of his life and is an active voice
for sustainable natural resource management. Andrew has been a
member of Landcare and catchment management for 10 years.
Andrew is also a keen Landcare member and has provided valuable
input into planning process including the Leasehold Tree Clearing
Review and the Regional Mulga Lands Vegetation Plan. Andrew is
currently a member of the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water
Quality Board.
Andrew and his family run a grazing property near Cunnamulla
Grace Weatherall
Indigenous Sector Director
Grace is South West NRM Ltd’s Indigenous Sector Director, and is an
integral part of the Far South West Aboriginal NRM Group.
Grace is the treasurer of the Kooma Traditional Owners Association in
Cunnamulla and is a recognised elder of both the Toowoomba and
South West Queensland communities.
Grace is a lifetime member of both the Downs Aboriginal Housing
Company and Goondir Health Service.
Grace has been a member of the Murray Darling Basin Committee for
the last 18 months.
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Jenny Richardson
Community Sector Director
Jenny has served as the Community Sector Director on the Board of
South West NRM Ltd for 3 years.
Jenny & her husband Vin own and live on Leopardwood Park which is
located North of Adavale on the Bulloo River. Jenny & Vin have
undertaken numerous EnviroFund and Futurescapes grants over the last
6 years as well as financing their own projects.
These projects consist of stemming erosion on fragile frontage country
of the Bulloo River and Leopardwood Creek. The overall result is the
marked return of native plant and animal species to these areas.
Adam Kerezsy (PhD student) from the Griffith University has completed
a fish survey & water quality assessment of the Bulloo River and on
Leopardward Park. This survey has revealed that the waterways are in
a very healthy state. They attribute this to the care that they as 3rd
generation landholders are trying to maintain, i.e. the balance between
grazing and nature.
Adam Bradshaw
Conservation Director
Adam is the Conservation Director. He is the owner/manager of the
property, Tomoo, in the Mitchell area. He is a member of the
Australian Conservation Foundation and has completed numerous
training courses including with Resource Consulting Services. Adam is
also a qualified Justice of the Peace.
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 6
Staff Profiles
Neil Judd
Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the management of South West
NRM. A key component of the CEO’s role is to assist staff, local members,
community and industry groups shape an effective NRM strategy for the
region. Organisational viability is another key responsibility. Considerable
energy is expended in identifying funding sources and establishing strong
linkages with community, industry groups and other organisations with the
ability to contribute to improving circumstances for the people and
environment of the south west.
Neil has over 20 years experience in agricultural research, development and
extension. Particular emphasis has been our projects working with grazing
enterprises to foster long term economic and environmental sustainability.
Gary Butler
Corporate Services Manager
Gary is the Corporate Services Manager at South West NRM. He is responsible
for managing Financial services and Corporate operations; Gary is involved in
preparing funding submissions to assist landholder groups and individuals to
implement projects that deliver sustainable natural resource management. He
has extensive and varied experience in a number of fields including feral
animal control, cattle breeding/backgrounding and cotton farming. Gary is in
the process of completing a Bachelor of Applied Sciences with University of
Queensland.
Gary is the owner/manager of a cattle property.
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Ric Newson
Science Officer
Ric is the Science Officer at South West NRM. He also oversees the management
of the Information Hub and running the water quality testing QA and QC program
for community water testing. Ric has 20 years experience in IT, 6 years
experience in GIS and 15 years experience in managing laboratories as well as 5
years teaching financial management software.
Ric has a B. App. Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Suzanne Nicholls
District NRM Coordinator
Thargomindah
Suzanne's role is to provide technical, planning and other support services to
landholders and the community regarding natural resource management and
resource condition monitoring. Suzanne assists in the delivery of South West
NRM's Planscapes and Futurescapes programs throughout the Bulloo and Paroo
catchments and is based in Thargomindah. Suzanne works with Bulloo Shire
Council, landholders, local schools and other interested groups to promote and
protect the natural resources of the Mulga lands in the Bulloo and Paroo
catchments, through local contact and close communication. Suzanne may assist
interested groups to seek funding for projects or give assistance to any matter
requiring attention.
Suzanne has a Diploma in Wilderness Reserves and Wildlife and is currently
studying a Graduate Certificate through Rangelands Australia.
Martin Wingett
GIS Officer
Martin is the Geographical Information Systems Officer for South West NRM. The
role entails data, capture, management, and analysis and interpretation for on
ground projects and reporting.
Map production for staff and stakeholders and also standardisation of data
capture methodologies and equipment utilisation across the company.
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Mick McNiven
Aboriginal NRM Support
Officer
Mick’s position works with Aboriginal people in the region regarding natural
resource management. Mick has 15 years experience working with native title,
and is responsible for the management of South West NRM Cultural Heritage
Projects within the region.
Originally from the Cunnamulla region, Mick is a member of the Budjiti people.
Cathy Mylrea
Programs Coordinator
Cathy is the Programs Coordinator at South West NRM and is responsible for
overseeing funding programs and projects that deliver sustainable natural
resource management. Cathy holds a Bachelor of Science in Australian
Environmental Studies, and is currently studying part-time for a Graduate
Certificate in Rangeland Management at the University of Queensland. Cathy has
worked in natural resource management previously in the Northern Territory as
Project Manager. Her interests include Landcare, growing native plants,
photography and family.
Jean Prow
District NRM Coordinator
Bollon
Jean's role is to provide technical, planning and other support services to
landholders and the community regarding natural resource management. Jean
assists in the delivery of South West NRM's Planscapes and Futurescapes
programs throughout the Bollon district.
Jean is involved in the Bollon community and manages a cattle property along
with her husband.
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Daniel Wingett
District NRM Coordinator
Charleville
Daniel's role is to provide technical, planning and other support services to
landholders and the community regarding natural resource management. Daniel
assists in the delivery of South West NRM's Planscapes and Futurescapes
programs throughout the Charleville and Cunnamulla district.
Daniel has a good working knowledge of production systems and environmental
issues in this area with an understanding of the difficulties that are associated
with living and working in such remote areas.
Angela Sherwin
District NRM Coordinator
Quilpie
Ange’s role is within the upper Bulloo Catchment and focuses on the
management of the natural resources within the area. Vegetation, native animals
and soil condition are all resources which are focused on. As this area has a
range of industries,
Ange works alongside local government, graziers, miners, tourists and all the
residents within the community to raise awareness of natural resources and how
to best manage them whilst still utilising the land.
Julie Frousheger
Senior Scientist - Biodiversity
This position encourages conservation of the biodiversity in the South West NRM
region. This is achieved through South West NRMs’ devolved grants,
prioritisation of species for projects, monitoring the condition of natural
resources, improving networks with communities and assisting in the planning
for the region for biodiversity outcomes.
The biodiversity officer promotes the value of nature conservation within the
production systems in the region as well as utilising areas for conservation
covenants.
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Deborah Atkinson
Accounts Officer
Having started with South West NRM Ltd, as Office Administration Trainee, Deborah has now progressed to the role of Accounts Officer and is responsible for processing accounts, PAYG, superannuation, staff wages etc.
Under the supervision of the Corporate Services Manager, Deborah ensures that all accounts etc are paid on time, and that correct procedures that involve finance are adhered to.
Deborah has a Diploma in Human Resource Management and is currently doing
a Cert lll in Financial Services and a Diploma in Business, through Charleville
TAFE.
Hayley Bannerman
Office Coordinator
Hayley is our Office Coordinator at South West NRM and ensures the daily operation of the offices in the region run smoothly. Hayley is also responsible for general office procedures including house leasing and coordination of the Board meetings and teleconferences. Hayley also offers administrative support to the Far South West Aboriginal NRM Group.
Hayley has proven customer service ability when it comes to dealing with our Landholders and clients and oversees the administrative procedures in the office.
Hayley believes in studying for self improvement and for furthering her career, and she is on her way to achieving this, as she has commenced a Cert IV in Business Administration.
Hayley also completed an intensive short course in MYOB and backs up the Accounts Officer when needed.
Talia Anderson
Administration Officer
Talia is our Administration Officer, providing excellent customer service and support to South West NRM staff and clients.
Talia ensures the daily operation of the administration and reception areas run smoothly and is responsible for all administrative procedures.
Talia has a Certificate III in Business/Administration and is currently studying for a Diploma in Business and Human Resource Management.
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 11
Chair’s Report Welcome again to another South West NRM Ltd annual report.
I have had the pleasure since our last report of working in a strong and fruitful partnership with Neil Judd our
Executive Officer. It has been gratifying, if not always bountiful, when jousting with our partners in government to
have the wisdom and support of an Executive Officer who genuinely understands and seeks solutions to natural
resource management issues. Both Neil and I base our strategies around the need for viable rural enterprises with
strong links to people and landscape. Congratulations to Neil and our team for your success this year.
I acknowledge the commitment of all our staff, in what has been uncertain times for all of us, due to another change
in programs. We of course now receive funding support as well as bid in a competitive process from the Caring for
Our Country program and liaise with the Land and Sea management team from Canberra. I wish I could say that we
have had a smooth and prosperous transition to the new program, however we like many other Regional Bodies not
blessed with links to the Barrier Reef are justifiably displeased, with the apparent lack of commitment from
government towards funding Rangeland centric projects. I do however acknowledge the efforts of our liaison officers
in Canberra for their attention and advice despite confused and strenuous bedding in period, their support was
appreciated. We at South West don't leave anyone wondering about our intentions, so we will continually place a
focus on our regions issues. Despite the initial disappointment and criticism we will pick ourselves up, brush off the
red dirt some of which we hope has returned with our visitors to Canberra, and continue to move forward.
Our inability to attract any major funding for an on ground works program does not mean we will abandon our
stakeholders. SWNRM with core funding will maintain extension services through our offices in Charleville, Quilpie
Thargomindah and Bollon while closing our office in Cunnamulla for the time being. Staff in any one of these offices
will be pleased to take any enquiry from within our region and direct any stakeholders to the most appropriate
contact within the organization. Special thanks to our Local government and industry partners in sharing resources
and knowledge through ever strengthening partnership arrangements, together we can make a difference.
I implore and welcome any of our stakeholders to come with any question relating to natural resource management
whether it is a question on pasture management, mapping, biodiversity, or even wild rivers legislation, if we are not
able to help we will endeavor to find someone who can.
In conclusion let me thank the rest of my colleagues on the Board whose efforts to ensure good governance is
maintained within our structure while ensuring the company’s focus remains on the issues and challenges of our
stakeholders.
Cheers Tom.
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 12
Chief Executive Officer’s Report The 2008-2009 financial year presented many challenges to South West NRM Ltd and indeed to the provision of
natural resource management support in the south west region of Queensland. Overall, I am very pleased to report
that SWNRM has emerged from this period of uncertainty with a focussed and motivated team of staff, strong
governance procedures, a committed board and very strong linkages to industry, community and regional partners.
During the year funding to SWNRM reduced by approximately 60% from levels obtained over the last few years via
Queensland and Australian Government regional NRM programmes. As shown below:
Table 1. SWNRM Income over the last four years.
Year Income
2005/06 $6,400,000
2006/07 $6,800,000
2007/08 $6,700,000
2008/09 $2,300,000
Note: revenue rounded to nearest $100,000.
SWNRM appreciates the financial support provided by the Queensland Government (approximately $550,000) and
Australian Government (approximately $1,500,000) during the 2008/2009 year. The funding provided by the two
government programs made it possible for SWNRM to survive the ‚financial storm‛ and also to retain critical
technical and corporate capacity to assist the region shape a viable and sustainable future.
It is particularly re-assuring to note that Australian Government funding to SWNRM is now linked to 4 year
objectives through the Caring for our Country (CfoC) initiative. The ability for SWNRM to obtain support for the next
four years from the Australian Government has been critical to the success in retaining staff and to the provision of
substantive natural resource management support to land managers and the community. Relationships with
Queensland Government agencies remain strong; however efforts to ensure funding is provided to regional NRM
organisations on more than a ‚year to year‛ basis have so far proven unsuccessful.
From an organisational viewpoint the reduction in government funding to SWNRM forced fundamental changes to
the business operation of SWNRM. Changes were evident in reductions to staffing levels (both voluntary and
involuntary redundancies occurred) and also to the provision of cash support to land managers and community
groups in the region. Both of these outcomes are of great regret.
Regarding SWNRM staffing levels, it should be noted that the number of full time employees over the financial year
reduced from 24 full time staff to 13.5 full time staff.
In an attempt to maintain contact with community and stakeholders, SWNRM hosted many field days and
workshops throughout the year to promote topical NRM issues, worked closely with school and community groups
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throughout the region, assisted local government and industry groups with strategic planning for pest and weed
control, promoted existing project outcomes extensively through newsletters and media and also oversaw the
completion of numerous on-ground projects.
During the year staff submitted numerous applications seeking additional funds to a host of government and non-
government programmes. It is with great appreciation of the effort made by the staff in compiling professional and
relevant projects that it can reported that a number of the submissions were successful. Examples of successful
projects include:
$41,000 to host a ‚Grazing for Profit‛ workshop in the Bollon district
$45,000 to host a forum (Agri-UP) to progress business, industry and community outcomes for the regions
youth.
$10,000 to plan and construct a community garden in partnership with Quilpie Shire Council and school
students
Several $1,000 junior landcare grants to schools in the region
$24,000 to purchase resources to assist Traditional Owner cultural surveys and site protection.
$80,000 to complete a cultural heritage survey and site protection audit of the Warrego River in partnership
with the Bidjara and Koonya Traditional Owner groups
$50,000 from the Bureau of Metrology to complete installation of water sampling equipment at a number
of strategic sites across the region to track water quality changes remotely during flow events.
A cursory review of the contribution of non-core funding to total SWNRM revenue (approximately 10% of total
budget) highlights, the continued reliance of SWNRM to key Queensland and Australian Government NRM
initiatives. Every effort will be made over coming years to increase the amount of funding from non-core programmes
to allow SWNRM and local partners greater discretion with activity carried out through-out the region.
In recent months (2009-2010) project applications have been submitted for projects worth almost $1,000,000.
Applications have been made to a diverse range of funding providers and have addressed such issues as feral animal
control; grazing management systems; invigoration of pastures with desirable native grass and legume species to
improve productivity, profitability and biodiversity; rehabilitation of rivers and rehabilitation of landscapes. SWNRM
looks forward to advising regional stakeholders as information comes to hand about the fate of these applications.
As stated earlier, the Australian Government (AG) committed to support the regional NRM process for the next four
years (subject of course to satisfactory performance) through the CfoC initiative. SWNRM will obtain approximately
$1,400,000 each year through ‚base allocation‛ to support activities identified as targets by the AG.
SWNRM will utilise CfoC base allocation funding to address AG target areas including;
Enhancing the catchments of the High Conservation Value Aquatic Ecosystems (HCVAE) of the Bulloo and
Paroo rivers
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Protecting the Threatened Ecological Communities (TEC) of the Eulo Artesian Springs Supergroup; Semi
Evergreen Vine Thickets of the Brigalow Belt and Nandewar Bio-region; and the Brigalow Community
(Acacia harpophylla dominant and co-dominant)
Pest and weed mitigation activity
NRM demonstration activity and general stakeholder/community engagement and awareness.
Land managers and community groups are advised that project submissions will be advertised in the near future for
actions that address CfoC targets.
In addition to the successful negotiation of ‚base allocation‛ support from the AG; SWNRM was involved in the
preparation of a number of very strong applications to the 2009/2010 competitive funding stream of CfoC.
Projects involving SWNRM (as proponent or partner) were as follows:
$20,000,000. ‚Protecting the intact ecosystems, sustainable industries and thriving communities of the
Greater Lake Eyre Basin‛....included Bulloo, Paroo and Warrego Rivers plus Nebine creek system (multiple
partners across 4 states/territories)
$20,000,000. ‚Darling Rivers & Wetlands (DRAW) Program — sustaining aquatic habitats in the northern
basin‛...included SWNRM region (multiple partners across 2 states)
$10,000,000. ‚Map It, See It, Do It – Improving and Sustaining Landscapes in South West QLD‛ (SWNRM
partnership project with local government and south west region Traditional Owners).
$5,500,000. ‚Protecting the Paroo: the last major free-flowing river in the Murray Darling Basin‛ (multiple
partners across 2 states).
$20,000,000. ‚Outcomes for the Outback: protection and production through nature refuges in rural and
remote Queensland‛ (Agforce, NRM, QG agency partners)
$9,000,000. ‚Improved aquatic and landscape outcomes for the Bulloo, Paroo, Warrego and Nebine
catchments‛. (SWNRM partnership project with local government, south west region Traditional Owners
and Queensland Government Agencies).
$10,000,000. ‚Improved catchment outcomes for the Bulloo, Paroo, Warrego rivers plus Nebine creek
system‛. (SWNRM partnership project with local government, south west region Traditional Owners and
Queensland Government Agencies).
$5,000,000. ‚Using traditional Aboriginal ecological knowledge to meet key National Caring for our
Country targets‛. (Multiple partners across Queensland).
$7,000,000. ‚Western Queensland Indigenous Ranger Program‛ (Stage 1)
$10,000,000. ‚Regenerating the Bulloo, Paroo, Warrego and Nebine catchments in South West
Queensland‛. (SWNRM partnership project with local government, south west region Traditional Owners
and Queensland Government Agencies).
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 15
It is unfortunate that SWNRM and partners failed to attract funding support for any of projects submitted to the
CfoC competitive stream. This was despite very strong partnerships with state government departments, universities,
local governments, Traditional Owners, industry groups and a number of regional NRM groups.
In hindsight it is possible that the magnitude of the projects submitted by SWNRM and partners were simply too
great to be favorably considered by the AG review team. The total amount of money sought through 1300 CFOC
projects Australia wide overwhelmed the budget of the review team and made the funding of such large scale, multi
partner, multi-jurisdictional, multi target projects almost impossible, despite their obvious merit. In future, SWNRM
will work with partners to address this possibility by breaking down some of the projects to smaller projects with
regional ambitions rather than as requested in the initial CfoC Business Plan, the multi regional, multi partner, large
scale cross jurisdictional projects.
SWNRM will also continue to explore other funding opportunities for regionally important projects; developed and
managed by local partners.
In conclusion, I would like to thank the board and staff of SWNRM for their support, professionalism, determination
and dedication over the last twelve months. I would also like to acknowledge the land managers, Traditional Owners
and community of the south west for their continued dedication to the enhancement of the natural resources and
people resources of the region. It is clear that the last decade has not been kind; however in spite of this the focus
on long term sustainable land use and environmental health remains as strong as ever. South West NRM is proud to
work with you all. We hope for improved opportunities in the coming years to assist with the job!
Best wishes
Neil Judd
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Project Focus Enhancing Biodiversity Hotspots along Western Queensland Stock Routes South West NRM hosted and managed the Enhancing Biodiversity Hotspots along Western Queensland Stock Routes
project from May 2008 through to May 2009 which was funded by the Australian Government.
This cross regional project covered the regional natural resource management (NRM) bodies of South West NRM,
Desert Channels Queensland, Southern Gulf Catchments Inc and
Queensland Murray Darling Committee. It worked in partnership also with
the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM)
{formerly Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Natural
Resources and Water} who were represented along with each NRM body on
the advisory group. The network of stock routes included in the project is
spread across 57% of Queensland.
The project was designed to collect information on biodiversity hotspots (an
area that supports significant biodiversity values under threat) along the
stock routes in the four NRM regions of western Queensland. This project used DERMs’ ‘Back on Track’ species
prioritisation framework as the priority species to qualify as a hotspot. These species varied between each NRM
body. Further criteria were developed by the advisory group to determine a hotspot and site inspections were
measured against these criteria. The project officer, Bryan Walsh collected existing data sets about biodiversity such
as WildNet records and regional ecosystems as well as collecting and recording the knowledge of local people, NRM
staff, council staff, landholders and drovers. South West NRM’s GIS officer, Martin Wingett provided continuing GIS
support to the project over the twelve months.
The project has identified and mapped over 47 hotspots, 8
high nature conservation value areas and over 80 new
WildNet records. Threat abatement to protect these
priority species has been determined and recommendations
made including best practice management. Some of the
highlights of this project include the recording of a new
bilby colony and the extension of the range of many
species, such as the greater glider and buff sided robin. A
positive outcome also from this project has been the
council, government department , local residents and
regional body staff that have been brought together to
share information.
Yellow footed Rock wallaby
Major Mitchell Cockatoos
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 17
Pasture Recovery Initiative ‘KUBALI’ BOLLON QLD 4488 OWNER: PAUL FLIPO Lot 1 NB19 GHFL 39/3373
Recovery Area: 4000ha Agreement No: PR108/04 Term of Agreement: 24mths
Total payment: $28,000.00 Commencement date: 17/02/2008
Project Description: The aim of the initiative is to develop
voluntary partnerships with landholders and promote alternative
land uses for the region.
Project Objectives: The objective of the initiative is to maintain
and improve native pastures and the health of the landscape in
the region. To achieve these outcomes, the initiative will focus on
the spelling of pastures and the control of feral pigs, goats and
kangaroos to reduce their impact on the ability of spelled pastures
to rehabilitate.
Monitoring of PRI to Date: 25.11.2008 01.10.2009
Report for Monitoring & Evaluation of KUBALI PRI on
01.10.2009
Owner of Pasture Recovery Initiative paddock at Kubali, Paul
Flipo stated that kangaroo numbers were low and numbers
remain static in the area. Feral pigs and invasive weed species
were also not an issue. In comparison to monitoring carried out
on 25.11.2008 the area under pasture recovery shows a
decline, due to recent severe dust storms and dry seasonal
conditions prevailing.
Rainfall in mm’s for PRI for 08 and 09 is as below.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2008 126 91 105 - 6 87 27 17 40 19 62 48
2009 64 42 5 21 50 88 8 4 3
The ground cover in the paddock consists of varieties of Forbes and herbs (Galvanised burr, Roly Poly, Soda bush)
and several different varieties of salt bush i.e. (Ruby saltbush,) with no grass species evident. All vegetation is dry
and what remains is covered by a thick layer of dust from recent severe dust storms.
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 18
MONITORING WATER CHARACTERISTICS IN WESTERN WATER WAYS
The Warrego, Paroo, Bulloo, Nebine and Mungallala Catchments make up 52% (186,000 km2) of Queensland’s
portion of the Murray Darling River system. The Bulloo River feeds into vast floodplain and covers an area of 55 000
square kilometres. Current water quantity monitoring over this extensive area is limited to nine NRW gauging
stations with water quality limited to periodic monitoring at one gauge in the Paroo catchment. Additional
monitoring of both quantity and quality is critical to improve our understanding of catchment yields and pollutant
sources.
As a test case, this project aimed to initially purchase two mobile water monitoring stations to enable the collection
of water quantity and quality data at a number of pre-determined locations across the basin (NOTE: mobile unit
design and implementation based on SEQ Water methodology).
These mobile stations provide key data for the BOM and secondly enhance SWNRM monitoring program. The
stations will provide the flexibility to enable us to monitor water quantity and quality at key sites and in remote areas
previously ungauged during storm runoff events. The data from these newly installed stations would be accessed via
telemetry as well as in person, and would deliver stream height, and water quality (EC, Turbidity, Temperature,
nutrients) data. The data collected undergoes validation, interpretation and dissemination by the Information Officer
based at South West NRM, in Charleville.
Greenspan Mobile Water Quality Trailer
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 19
FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION • The first 3 sites were completed by contractors. South West NRM utilised residual funding to construct a
fourth site on Nebine Creek using the knowledge gained from working with the contractors and Dave Waters
• A fifth site is planned for the Bulloo River if funding permits.
• Tyco have visited Charleville twice as part of their follow up and modified both trailers at no cost as a consequence of these visits.
• They have also provided extensive phone, email and telemetry service.
• If funds become available a portable sampling setup will be constructed – allowing a trailer to be setup on a smaller watercourse for a shorter period of time to do transient monitoring.
• By using sites that are within NextG range considerable costs are saved over using satellite telemetry as our NextG calls are free.
USING THE DATA • Using samples collected at each site – the amount of sediment per litre of discharge is calculated in the
laboratory , this figure is then correlated with the Turbidity readings from the site , allowing a continual calculation of sediment loads in kg or cubic meters
• Similarly for salt from the EC readings
• Using the flow curve the rate of discharge can be calculated from the height readings continually –allowing a continuous reading of discharge at 30 min intervals.
• The data will be posted onto the Unidap WaterQ site when training is done and site is operational ( This is stage 3 of the BOM Funding)
Data being collected at the moment is only a snapshot baseline evaluation; the true value of this data will not be
seen until temporal data is available.
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Board Reports Independent Vice Chair – Paul Paynter
The past 12 months have been a huge learning curve for me. Filling in for Tom at the Chairs Meeting in Hobart gave
me a greater insight to the workings of NRM bodies and how they function in other States. By attending the various
special meetings held here I have a better understanding of South West NRM and the problems we face with
funding and how to achieve the best outcomes.
I think the Board, Neil and his team will have to look outside the square for funding to complete some of the
programs or to initiate new ones.
In conclusion I have found the Board is working very well together and that Neil and the staff are extremely
cooperative.
I look forward to achieving our aims in the next 12 months.
Local Government Representative – Jo Sheppard
Amalgamations, reduced councilor numbers and boundary re-alignments saw Local Government emerge in a
changed environment after general elections last year. The South West Local Government Association now consists
of six shires including Maranoa, Balonne, Paroo, Murweh, Bulloo and Quilpie. This area is consistent with the vicinity
in which South West NRM operates.
South West NRM has continued to make every effort to work collaboratively with Local Government in the South
West. This partnership has been strengthened by the concerted efforts of SWNRM CEO Mr. Neil Judd as well as by
having SWNRM staff strategically placed throughout the region within most of the participating shires.
Together Local Government and South West NRM have partnered to not only provide valuable on ground works but
to also speak with one voice on behalf of the environmental, industry and community needs of the region.
As we move into an era of increased competitiveness for funding under the current Caring for Country arrangement
and a difficulty in focusing the attention of a nation on the importance of regions such as SW Qld, it is critical that
each sector work together. We must continue to strive to communicate to the wider community the future
contribution regions such as the SW offer Australia including biodiversity, food producing capacity and cultural
significance.
On a more micro level, it is important that SWNRM and Local Government continue to combine their efforts in
critical areas including pest and weed control, stock route management and a range of efforts relating to long term
sustainability of landscapes and our all important agricultural industry.
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 21
Congratulations to all those involved in the organisation who have applied themselves consistently and in a
committed manner, during what has largely been a challenging and even transitional period. A special mention
must be made of the Chair Tom Garrett and Chief Executive Officer Neil Judd who have gone above and beyond the
call of duty to progress the organisation and the overall interests of the region.
Traditional Owner Representative – Grace Weatherall
Since I started as Traditional Owner Representative three projects have started some are still in the planning stages.
Two projects are on the Warrego River both Kunja and Bidjara are to do these projects. Kooma people will be doing
Traditional Knowledge Recording project soon. Budjiti and Mardigan people are working on Indigenous Land Use
Agreement with the Bulloo, Paroo and Quilpie Shire Councils these agreements will be very important to Aboriginal
people as it gives them a say on their Traditional land. The Kullilli Burial Ground near Thargomindah is still moving
ahead. As usual there isn’t enough money to do all projects that need to be done. The Delbessie Agreement has
slowed down. I thought this would be something SWNRM would have been interested in with the connections they
have with the land owners and the Traditional Owners in the region. I have been to two Murray Darling River
meetings this year. Mick, Gary and I thought the Western Queensland Traditional Owners Alliance workshop called
Salt 2 Dust at Dugalunji Camp six kilometers outside Camooweal has been the best workshop we had ever attended.
Run by aboriginal people for aboriginal at a dry camp. Dugalunji is a training camp to teach people in hospitality
and machinery operation. They train people for Councils, Main Roads and mines. Stock Routes is something
Aboriginal people are interested in but are getting very little say in. We will keep trying to be involved and included
in Stock Routes if we can. The fresh water forum Mick and I attended in Adelaide didn’t have the outcome I hoped
for but we were there to be heard at least we were included. Hoping next year will be better.
Yours in the struggle,
Grace Weatherall.
Piastre Fish Traps – Piastre - Quilpie
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 22
Industry Representative - Andrew Schmidt
I am pleased to report on activities as the industry sector rep for 2009. Unfortunately the area has slipped back into drought, after a promising start last year. Only a few bright spots in the
region. Our western areas, Thargomindah etc. are being particularly hard hit. I attended a Carbon workshop.
Confusion is still largely on the agenda. Hopefully as science improves, the air will become much clearer. SWNRM
will help with this agenda as there are a couple of small projects measuring carbon in the mulgalands. I imagine in
the future, the groups will be a leading advocate of carbon science. The Rangelands Alliance group of Chairs etc. of
the rangelands regions met in Charleville to exchange ideas about projects, funding applications etc. They are
valuable meetings allowing an exchange of ideas etc which affect the regions.
The previous year has been a difficult one for all groups including the SWNRM. A massive cutting of funding to the
region has cut a lot of projects, only leaving enough money for core business. The funding arrangements have been
put back about 10 years. Valuable time of our excellent staff is now spent chasing dollars, thus diminishing the time
spent on valuable projects.
Our political masters seem to forget unlike other crisis, the food crisis is here. Not yet in Australia but not too far
away. The area which makes up the SWNRM region is 99% rangelands. It does not rely on chemical fertilizers, GM
distorted crops, or mega-litres of Round-up to produce food or fibre. The region is a natural system and all
stakeholders aim to keep it efficient and productive. Keeping it this way along with sharing of our numerous wildlife
is part of the agenda of this group. The government needs to realize that investing in the region will keep the area
both productive and in good health. When you consider the billions of dollars doled out to support large business
struggling with the financial crisis and some of the infrastructure budget overuns that governments have
experienced, it seems almost heartless and irresponsible not to fund the rangeland regions in a proper way.
To finish up, I would remind the stakeholders that the SWNRM is a community group and any ideas or questions are
always welcome. Don’t be couch potatoes; get your message to us.
Thank you and Merry Christmas,
Andrew Schmidt
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 23
Community/Landcare Representative – Jenny Richardson
Another year has passed with SWNRM and I reflect on my time and the company’s achievements.
Although it appears we have become very quiet, there is much happening behind the scenes. Decreased funding has
meant that there have been less on ground projects and our outcomes are less visible. Nonetheless, I believe we are
quietly moving along in a positive direction, and the tasks we are undertaking now to lobby government and seek
alternative means of funding will provide benefits to the community in the long term. I encourage the community to
continue to be engaged with SWNRM as we are still able to offer information and facilitation on all matters
pertaining to landscape management focusing on profitable outcomes for rural communities.
Neil Judd, who joined us not long before the last AGM, is doing a great job. Staff morale has improved and the
culture of our organization has changed to a much happier environment. This is reflected in the innovative projects
staff are investigating, as a means of adapting to a changing organisational environment for all NRM regional
bodies.
Ange Sherwin (district project officer) has just joined the company and seems to be a great asset with her very
engaging personality. As one of the community faces of SWNRM, it is essential that our district project officers are
able to relate to landholders and have the right attitude to provide the best service to our community.
This is my 3rd year with SWNRM and I continue to enjoy my time as a board member. Hopefully as time progresses
more funding will allow us to continue working with the community, educating and promoting sustainable practices.
Conservation Representative – Adam Bradshaw
The previous 12 months have been a challenging time at South West NRM, but it has been a period of time that I
have enjoyed.
I would first, like to thank Neil Judd and his staff for their dedication to their work in this exigent year. I would also
like to thank Tom and my fellow board members for another immense year, and especially welcome and express
thanks to the new board members for their input and innovative ideas and direction that they have brought to the
table.
The previous year across our region has seen in general, a return to more favourable seasonal conditions, along with
this and the continuing work done by SWNRM in supporting and encouraging landholders to have an improved
understanding of the important role biodiversity plays in our region, we have seen a great improvement in flora and
fauna.
South West NRM this year have held informative forums, providing detailed educational programs and workshops,
promoted, advised, mapped, reported, monitored, teleconferenced, and strengthen relationships with local state and
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 24
federal government agencies, and managed and communicated all of the relevant conservation issues within our
vastness to achieve real outcomes.
In today’s brittle climate, grazing and farming meshes together many diverse disciplines. A successful producer needs
to have a sound understanding of soil science, plant growth and development, animal health and production,
genetics and engineering.
Stock need to be assessed in terms of their habit of growth, adaption to changing climates and soils, cultural
requirements, breeding, propagation and utilisation. Produces must have an understanding of how a plant absorbs
substances from the soil, how it makes food, how it breathes, how it grows and develops and what nourishment it
needs so that plant can be modified to better suit the needs of a commercial production system. Producers also need
to have a sound understanding of the ecological health of their properties and must manage to maintain and
improve bio diversity.
It is a complex environment in which we live, at SWNRM we must continue to educate and assist our landholders to
fully understand, and be able to utilise the diverse range of landscapes and environments that exist within our
region.
In concluding I would like to express that I have enjoyed the challenges of the last 12 months, that I have been
Conservation Director and if re-elected I look forward to working closely with government, regional and community
groups, fellow directors, the Chief Executive Officer and staff to protect the biodiversity and ensure equitable
conservation outcomes within our region.
Adam Bradshaw
Machine Vision Field Day Tomoo
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 25
Directors Meeting Attendance Attended Absent Proxy
Name
General
Meeting
10/02/2009
Directors
Teleconference
26/02/2009
Directors
Teleconference
27/03/2009
General
Meeting
12/05/2009
Directors
Teleconference
30/06/2009
General
Meeting
18/08/2009
Directors
Teleconference
06/10/2009
Tom Garrett
Paul Paynter
Andrew
Schmidt
Jo Sheppard
Grace
Weatherall
Jenny
Richardson
Adam
Bradshaw
Neil Judd
Gary Butler - - -
South West NRM Ltd Annual Report 2008-2009 November 2009 Page 26
State of the Region
Bollon District NRM Coordinator – Jean Prow
Bollon’s South West Natural Resource Management office was officially opened by the Leader of the Nationals in the
Senate, Mr. Barnaby Joyce on Friday 31st October 2008.
At the offical opening of South West Natural Resource Management
office in Bollon were from back left, South West NRM Chairman Tom
Garrett, Senator Barnaby Joyce, Cr Ian Winks and front, South West
NRM CEO Neil Judd, Balonne Shire Mayor Donna Stewart, Bollon Disrtict
Project Coordinator Jean Prow and South West NRM Programs manager
Gary Butler.
FIELD DAYS & WORKSHOPS WHAT’S NEW OVER THE FENCE’
The ‘What’s New Over the Fence’
field day hosted by Adam & Renae
Bradshaw of Tomoo Station, South
West NRM Ltd and Resource
Consulting Services was hailed as a
huge success. The key attraction of
the day was a demonstration of the Machine Vision Technology project which has been undertaken by South West
NRM in collaboration with the University of Queensland and Tomoo owners Adam & Renae Bradshaw. The project
has investigated the usefulness of this technology to assist with management of domestic stock, and monitor overall
grazing pressure.
NATURALLY RESOURCEFUL WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
The women of the Nebine, Mungallala and Wallam catchments participated in a
short leadership and natural resource management course during January and
February of 2009. The workshops covered the value of birds on farm, Neil Judd,
CEO of South West NRM delivered an interactive presentation on linking
sustainability and profitability to grazing businesses, Col Paton from Department of
Primary Industries and Fisheries presented ‘Stocktake’ and Marg Harrison who was
the guest speaker proved to be a very motivational and inspiring. The day
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culminated in a Planning for Positive Change session which saw many positive prospects planned to enhance the
future of the people of the Bollon community.
GPS WORKSHOPS – BOLLON South West NRM delivered a number of GPS training days in the district, including the Three Creek’s Sustainable
Catchment Group, landholders in the Bollon area and students of Bollon State School. The training was delivered by
Daniel Huie, Spatial Imagery Officer, Regional Groups Collective and Martin Wingett, IT/GIS Officer with South West
NRM.
SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT
Bollon State School in partnership with South West NRM Ltd were successful in
obtaining a Coles Junior Landcare Grant to build a No Dig Vegetable Garden.
"Carbon Friendly Vegies" is a sustainable gardening based project where
students of the Bollon State School enjoyed the fun of gardening, while learning
sustainable environmental practices and conservation techniques. Produce from
the garden was used to bake pizza in solar ovens to complement a lesson on
renewable and non-renewable energy delivered by South West NRM District
Project Co-ordinator Jean Prow.
Bollon school students have also embraced the opportunity to be responsible for
water monitoring of Wallam Creek and have recorded data and completed bio-
diversity audits of the area.
ON-GROUND PROJECTS
ACTIVITIES TO RE-HABILITATE DEGRADED LAND – FUTURESCAPES
Shaun O’Brien from ‘Nebinedulla’ has rehabilitated
areas of degraded land through ponding and seeding
alluvial flats along the Mungallala Creek, with a long term
strategy of continuing a cycle of grazing and resting
practices to ensure good pasture growth is maintained and
increased.
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John Mesner blade ploughed 630 acres on
‘Marango’ to improve moisture infiltration and
sowed with native pasture, on the alluvial floodplain
of the Mungallala Creek
On ‘Bindebango’ owner Ernie Blayden and partner
Leigh McCarthy implemented their project
‘Mungallala Floodplain Rehabilitation State One &
Two’ through ponding, ripping and seeding scalded
areas.
Owners of Deelamon, Dease and Jane Goddard undertook rehabilitation works using soil conservation
techniques. They fenced a portion of an overgrazed paddock and re-established grass species using
crocodile for soil disturbance and sowed the area with pasture to reduce the impacts made by water erosion
in the fragile ridgey run off country.
ALLEVIATE GRAZING PRESSURE ON FRAGILE LAND TYPES – PLANSCAPES The members of the Bollon Planscapes Group fenced off riparian areas to alleviate grazing pressure on these fragile
land types along the Wallam Creek, and installed alternative watering points. This Planscapes project links
neighbouring properties to help protect the Wallam Creek north of Bollon, and the expected results will be an
improvement in water quality, improvement in land condition and prevention of soil erosion. Members of the group
include:
Danny and Fiona Borello who fenced off the creek on ‘Homeboin’;
Owners Doug and Sue Bryant of ‘Bundalloch’;
Brett & Jenny Sheahan fenced 7.5Km of the Wallam Creek on Shannendoah
Owners Ron and Therese Sevil of ‘Kenilworth’ fenced the eastern bank of the Wallam, (other side already
done) and utilised solar energy for alternative watering points.
MANAGE AREAS OF HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE
‘Tullochard’ owners Barton ad Leonie Lyndley fenced off Mungallala and Stony Creeks on their property to
give them the ability to exclude stock from riparian areas. Two new dams were constructed to provide
alternate watering points, and divisional fencing of a large mulga paddock will improve management
practices and provide further ability for rotational grazing.
Andrew & Lauren Winks of Yendon undertook subdivisional fencing project to manage an area of remnant
vegetation. The area of yellow-jacket vegetation was divided into 3 paddocks to allowing better control and
spelling to preserve this distinctive vegetation in its natural state.
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Quilpie NRM Coordinator – Ange Sherwin
DISTRICT WEATHER The Quilpie District has seen a considerable lack of rain throughout 2009 with the most significant rainfall being in
the month of January with 61 mm recorded. Due to this, there is much movement of stock throughout the district
and a large number of enquiries for fodder harvesting permits. The northern portion of the district has been a little
luckier and was underneath some considerable storms throughout the year, although starting to dry off. These
rainfall events resulted in some sizable runs in the Bulloo River which provided some winter feed for stock in the
area.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
COMMUNITY GARDEN
In early 2009 South West
NRM received a Natural
Resource Awareness Grant to
assist in the delivery of a
project to raise awareness of
the natural resources that are
in the Quilpie township. This
was delivered through a
community garden which was aimed at engagement of all community
members. The garden was supported by many of the local business houses and
was constructed with the assistance of the Council, Church groups, the Quilpie
State College and the South West Healthy Communities Program. Biodiversity
lessons were held in conjunction with the garden construction which allowed
the younger generation to gain knowledge on food webs and how this plays a
part in the environment. This
project is ongoing and is
expected to continue to play
an important role in
education for the community.
Infrastructure which has been
installed in the Quilpie
community garden from
Natural Awareness Resource
Grant.
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MESQUITE Mesquite is a Weed of National Significance and a declared weed in Queensland, and has had a considerable effect
on the Quilpie district, particularly on Wanko, Como and North Comongin Stations since the 1950s. Treatment
involving significant funds has been ongoing since the 1970’s, through various programs including the Strategic
Weed Eradication and Education Program (SWEEP), Quilpie Shire Council’s contribution and landholders own funds
to the vicinity of $5 million.
The main infestation originally covered an area of around 4,000 hectares, on North Comongin. Viv Byrne, Quilpie
Shire Council’s Rural Land Officer has been involved in on ground control works, and he says that this ‚main area
which is affected has now been controlled, however the plant is well established throughout the Bulloo River system
with a scatter of plants south to Toompine.‛ There are more isolated adult plants being found on properties all the
time, and Viv is adamant that there needs to be a more vocal education program on the identification of the weed to
stop its’ spread.
ON GROUND PROJECTS
UPPER BULLOO – PLANSCAPES The Parthenium weed infestation in the Upper Bulloo has had consistent treatment in a variety of ways with varying
results. Parthenium is a Class 2 declared weed under the Queensland Land Protection Act and is also listed as a
Weed of National Significance. Problems caused by Parthenium weed include severe impacts on agricultural viability
and health issues for stock and people. The affected area is in the headwaters of the Blackwater and Pleasant
Creeks which are tributaries of the Bulloo River. This issue is significant, and on a national perspective this
infestation is important to control to prevent spread further south into New South Wales. The potential spread of this
weed down the Bulloo River would see a large amount of agricultural and riparian areas affected in addition to
significant wetlands with ecological significance in this High Conservation Value Aquatic Ecosystem.
South West NRM funded the Upper Bulloo Landcare group with the Bulloo Catchment Parthenium Weed
Management Plan in late 2007 through the introduction of a variety of management practices. These included
minimising weed spread, preventing establishment, managing pastures, treating with herbicides and introducing
biological control agents. The plan is ongoing, however has been significantly stalled due to a lack of funding and
the low rainfall which has been experienced in the area, which affects the presence of Parthenium as it is an annual
weed. Landholders reported that the infestation spread has been slowed and the infestations are less dense. Due to
the aggressive nature of Parthenium, its ability to rapidly colonies bare and degraded areas, eradication of an
established infestation in reality is not achievable. Employing an integration of methods is the key to reducing the
population numbers and density of Parthenium, diligence in monitoring to keep it under control, and commitment to
practice hygiene practices. South West NRM is still assisting with this ongoing project with assistance with ideas and
funding proposals.
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FUTURESCAPES There have been a variety of onground projects implemented in the Quilpie region since 2006. The most common
theme with the Futurescapes funding round was to alleviate grazing pressure on land types which were assessed as
being fragile. Some of these land types included riparian areas of the Bulloo and Paroo Rivers and their tributaries
and soft mulga county which may be prone to erosion and environmental degradation. The way that this has been
achieved is through more even grazing by installing additional watering points for stock and fencing riparian areas.
Carolyn Landsberg of ‘Bulls Gully’ has achieved good results with her project and how it has assisted their
management aims to spell country and lightly graze fragile areas.
CASE STUDY
QUILPIE WETLANDS PROJECT Quilpie Shire Council is a Futurescapes project recipient for the work that they are doing in the town with sewage
water. The Council constructed holding ponds to polish sewage
effluent using wetland plants and ultraviolet light for treatment
to the required standard for use in irrigation. This facility has
now been completely secured through a fence partly constructed
with South West NRMs’ funding. It is the intention of the
Council that a wetland with abundant birdlife and plant species
will be part of the area in the future with an erection of a
viewing platform and bird hide for tourists to utilise. This facility
will bring another natural aspect to the town and hopefully
engage tourists for longer.
Thargomindah District NRM Coordinator – Suzanne Nicholls
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
THARGOMINDAH STATE SCHOOL After lessons on water quality and catchment health the school was keen to set up a native fish tank to learn more
about their natural environment; they were successful in applying for $1000 for a tank setup and a School
Environmental Management Plan. Suzanne, District NRM project Coordinator has also attended the school camp to
the Cooper creek and Burke and Wills sites, giving the students learning opportunities about plants and animals in
the Channel Country.
Fencing of the ponds which was South West NRM funded.
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YOWAH STATE SCHOOL Yowah students were excited about planting trees in their school grounds at Yowah and being part of National Tree
Day 2009. They have an extensive vegetables garden and received $1000 from Junior Landcare Australia for more
gardening supplies.
EULO STATE SCHOOL Eulo students enjoyed a trip in 2008 to the artesian mud and mound springs and learnt how to test the Paroo River
water quality. They were enthusiastic about receiving funding for a new rainwater tank for their gardens with a
Junior Landcare grant.
NATIONAL TREE PLANTING DAY The Bulloo Shire Council and South West NRM hosted National
Tree Planting Day August 2009;
Locals and visitors planted 120 native trees and shrubs at the
Hydro Artesian Bore.
LANDCARE
BUNDILLA & YOWAH LANDCARE GROUPS These groups have been very active in the past and will be
applying for the Small Community Action Grants this year.
Hungerford, Yowah, Paroo River, Tinnenburra and Eulo Landcare Groups have been very active in the past but due
to lack of funding opportunities and drought they have had little opportunity in the past two years. With the new
funding available from Caring for our Country they are all hoping to be successful in receiving grants and to revitalise
the groups with new projects to protect the Paroo Catchment.
BULLOO SHIRE COUNCIL AND SOUTH WEST NRM LTD A renewed and strengthened partnership was formed this year after negotiations between Bulloo Shire Council and
South West NRM. The Bulloo Shire Council is keen to provide their landholders support in natural resource
management issues and receive assistance with pest management. South West NRM wished to strengthen the
community engagement in the lower Bulloo and Paroo Rivers; to protect these important ecosystems.
The Bulloo and Paroo rivers are internationally recognised as High Conservation Value Aquatic Ecosystems and
RAMSAR respectively, and these catchments support a wide range of industries, including pastoral, tourism,
apiculture, mining and oil.
The partnership has so far focused on community events; weed management and hosting workshops in
Thargomindah. South West NRM is grateful for the office and accommodation supplied by Bulloo Shire, which has
resulted in a mutually beneficial outcome of locating District NRM Coordinator Suzanne Nicholls in Thargomindah.
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WORKING TOGETHER ON WEEDS
Several species of cactus have been identified in the Paroo
Catchment, including in the townships of Yowah and
Hungerford. South West NRM project coordinator, Suzanne
Nicholls, has been working closely with Bulloo Shire, Paroo
Shire, Bourke Shire and Queensland Biosecurity to identify
species and implement appropriate control. Suzanne says,
landowners and managers are always willing to control and
prevent weeds on the Paroo, but they often just need some
advice and assistance with the costs of management of weed
outbreaks, as they occur over vast spans of land, and control is
often expensive and time consuming.‛
ON GROUND PROJECTS
FUTURESCAPES
Paul and Jenny Wheeler: ‚Werai Park‛ erected 11km’s of
fence, installed 2 tanks, 6 troughs and about 4km of pipe to
replace an open bore drain. They split a large paddock of
an open flood plain and mulga country to allow managed
grazing, to improve pasture health.
‚Scott Haig: at ‚Dundoo‛ fenced off the Yowah Creek and installed a water point to improve water quality in the Paroo River.
Ben and Graham Haig: fenced 15kms of the Paroo River on ‚Hazelfield‛ with 6 wire sheep fence, including
one ‘hot’ wire to stop stock watering on the river. The funding also included installation of 6 watering
points and 14kms of piping.
Helena and Danny Salmon: fenced off the Bulloo River on ‚Ardoch‛ to protect the area from stock and to
allow better management of pastures. ‚Ardoch‛ station is part of the Upper Bulloo Planscapes group.
Hamilton Smith: fenced Ironpot Creek and installed a water point to reduce grazing pressure on the creek
and improve pasture health on ‚Glenvalley‛.
Roly Hughes: carried out strategic Noogoora Burr control along the Bulloo River with the Moble Creek
Planscape group.
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PLANSCAPES - EULO GROUP This group was formed in 2006 by South West NRM and landholders who were interested in training and
funding opportunities for improved catchment management. The group hosted a Grazing Land Management
course and identified issues that were affecting the catchment and their properties. Several properties were
successful in receiving funding from South West NRM and carried out projects to protect the Paroo River.
John and Cherry Gardiner: fenced the Werai Creek, which is in the Paroo Catchment, to protect it from
uncontrolled grazing and to allow for improved strategic grazing management.
David and Carmel Meurant: fenced Werai Creek on ‚Wandilla‛ and installed 9 watering points to evenly
distribute grazing pressure.
Dick and Donna O’Connell: wished to maintain the recently blade ploughed and improved land condition
by improving the grazing distribution across paddocks and resting at strategic periods. To allow this
‚Wombula‛ was funded to install 12 water points and pipe bore water through the property.
Cunnamulla District NRM Coordinator - Daniel Wingett
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EXTENSION
PIMELEA FIELD DAY
South West NRM held a Field Day at ‚Charlotte Plains Station‛
on the 11th of December 2008. The field day focused on the
native plant ‚Pimelea‛ but also included identifying native
pastures and tree species. Speakers of the day included
experienced scientists Richard Silcock, Jenny Milson and Mary
Fletcher who spoke with great knowledge and experience
about the native plant Pimilea, history, symptoms which it can
cause in stock, toxicology and how to identify the plant. The
three species of Pimelea were on display for every participant to
get up close and personal to make identification in the paddock
easier. Landholders also brought along plants grown on their
properties for identification & a tour of the property through the
day made the day very educational.
Out in the paddock with owners Reed & Robyn Russell, identifying pastures and discussing the importance of the local plants with scientists Richard Silcock, Jenny Milson and Mary
Fletcher.
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‚ROSSCOE DOWNS‛ FIELD DAY Landholders travelled for from areas of South-West Queensland, Northern New South Wales and South Australia to
attend the Rosscoe Downs Field Day. Soon after arrival they had the pleasure of meeting the Premier and to enjoy
the experience of becoming familiar with the newly designed advanced technologies for rural applications. The
technologies presented on the day included the Machine Vision Animal Recognition Technology and the innovative
transportable robotic shearing and muesling devices. Special guests including Premier Anna Bligh and Peter Kenny
from Agforce announced the Wild Dog Review and spoke about how excited they were for the future of the wool
industry. South West NRM was very pleased to be a major sponsor of the day and was kept busy by providing
information to landholders that were concerned about natural resource matters in the region.
WEEDS South West NRM has been working closely with the Paroo Shire Council and Queensland Primary Industries &
Fisheries in identifying and controlling weeds in the Cunnamulla Township
and surrounding district. Some weeds identified include Mother of Millions,
Parkinsonia, Rubbervine & Coral Cactus. South West NRM supported a
project to mechanically and chemically destroy a large infestation of Coral
Cactus on the Wyandra Common.
ON GROUND PROJECTS
FUTURESCAPES
Geoff Dunsdon - Rehabilitated ‚Melrose‛ and adjoining stock route
with an environmental clean-up project by removing large quantities
of black plastic as it was harming native Fauna & Flora, and now
there’s room for native grasses to regenerate.
Ron Hohn - ‚Bundaleer‛ erected a new fence along one side of the
Bundaleer Lane as the old one was in disrepair and allowing the lane
to be overgrazed and unmanageable. The grazing pressure can now be spread out evenly and the fragile
land types of the Lane can be spelled.
Stuart & Pru Barkla - ‚Rosscoe Downs‛ erected a new fence the other side of the Bunderleer Lane,
therefore it is completely secure from wandering stock. The native grasses can now regenerate and the
grazing pressure can be reduced to a minimum.
Nigel Brumpton owner & manager Geoff Doyle - ‚Woodstock‛
rehabilitated Scalded country by putting organic matter back into the
soil with Silk Sorghum. This then brought back native Mitchell Grasses
and Blue Grass. The project area was fenced off so it can be spelled and
rotationally grazed.
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Mike & Anne Keane’s project was managing areas of high nature
conservation value, alleviating grazing pressure on fragile land types and
preserving ‚Pineridge‛ frontage to the Cuttaburra Creek.
2006 PROJECTS
Kooma Traditional Owners Association Inc(KTOAI) managed a project to rehabilitate
the gullies and banks of the Nebine Creek, Protect Cultural Heritage sites and to restore and regenerate native
vegetation.
Neville Haig - ‚Cobbrum‛, fenced off a natural lake and installed a laneway to ease stock pressure off the
lake when mustering and can now manage the grazing pressure over the area.
PLANSCAPES
Jim & Trish Mckenzie - ‚Gamarren‛, decommissioned 3 bore drains and de-silted one dam to provide an
alternate water source to native birds and animals. To restore these riparian areas they rehabilitated the
erosion and areas that have been overgrazed due to using bore drains.
Rodney Cribb of ‚Murra Downs‛ fenced off the Brumby Watercourse where the pastures are sweet being
subject to high grazing pressure.
Peter & Belinda Vagg - ‚Carellan‛, constructed a fence around a freshwater wetland to provide protection
to the sensitive riparian vegetation and to protect fauna that use the lake as a breeding habitat.
Charleville District NRM Coordinator – Cathy Mylrea
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EXTENSION Over the past year South West NRM has been involved in delivering various community education and extension
activities. Such activities have included organising Stocktake training for the Mungallala Landcare group delivered
by Queensland Primary Industries & Fisheries. A Series of regional workshops were delivered in partnership with
Agforce on Carbon Issues & Climate Change to the town and surrounding districts. Involvement with the schools
through Junior Landcare and educational activities, have included a series of activities with the senior chemistry
class of the Charleville State High School on water quality.
South West NRM participated on the local show circuit around the region through a
promotional and educational display. This year included an interactive, hand on weeds
display to educate locals and visitors on weed identification, technical advice on control
and reinforcement on reporting weed infestations. The other addition to the display
included the Solar Ovens which utilises the sun’s energy for cooking. Crowds were
entertained and sampled the items cooked such as, cakes, biscuits and roast chicken.
Solar Oven in Use
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ON GROUND PROJECTS
FUTURESCAPES South West NRM has funded a significant number of on-ground environmental and NRM projects in the Charleville,
Morven, Mungallala, Augathella, Cooladdi regions. These projects have encompassed a range of project types,
below is a summary.
2007 PROJECTS ALLEVIATING GRAZING PRESSURE ON FRAGILE LAND TYPES/RIPARIAN
Brett McDonald at ‚Allambie‛ fenced the Paroo River
Ardie Lord’s project ‚Camroo River Frontage sustainable management project including Ward River wildlife
corridor‛ was completed on Camroo.
Kenton Peart owner of ‚Dunvegan‛, Well Water Creek enhancement project installed troughs to achieve
even grazing pressure.
John Elmes from ‚Plevna Downs‛ installed alternative water storage and watering points due to fencing off
the Hoganthulla Creek.
Ken Hiscock owner of ‚Holly Downs‛ fenced Back Creek and Yo Yo watercourse.
Charleville Mulgalands Botanical Park western boundary was fenced.
Tambo Shire Council were a recipient of a cold room facility for storage of baits for feral animal baiting
programs.
Bush Heritage, Carnarvon Station erosion project on Channon Creek, headwaters of the Warrego River
project stabilised and prevented further erosion to the High Altitude Grassy Woodlands and Blue Grass
dominated valley floor on Carnarvon Station, through addressing a massive gully erosion problem.
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2006 PROJECTS
Colin McDonald of ‚Woolabra‛ Station sprayed Mother of Millions (approx 300ha) on Woolabra along with
the Wellwater Action Group.
Kenton Peart of ‚Dunvegan‛ Mother of Millions control on Well Cater Creek.
Bill and Marilyn Taylor, Halton Downs, Mother of Millions control project on Woolshed Gully
Kerry Brown of ‚Cobbies Block‛, reduced stock impacts off riparian areas.
Michael and Helen McKellar, ‚Booka Station‛, managed an area of high nature conservation (not through
a formal covenant) by fencing Sandy Creek Rehabilitation of "of concern" area and protection of the
riparian and wildlife corridor on Sandy Creek which is part of the head water of the Warrego catchment.
Bruce Chriton, of ‚Ivanhoe Downs‛, project focus was alleviating grazing pressure and rejuvenation of
native pastures on Mitchell Grass Downs country by fencing and an additional reticulated watering point.
Adma and Scott Sargood of ‘Belrose’ fenced out a gully system to control and maintaining a declared class
2 weed Mother of Millions, and control and minimise further degradation to the area.
William Goddard, ‚Deelamon‛ fenced a portion of a paddock that the stock and native animals have over
grazed, and ponded and seeded with native grass to rejuvenate the area. Fencing of a section of the
paddock has allowed control the stocking rate and grazing pressure that has been over grazed in the past.
Guy Walker of ‚Roslin‛, project ‘Western Creek Project’ bulldozed the banks of 3 dams out so that the
water in western and middle creeks can flow past to the Mungallala Creek, then piped water from a bore
to replace dams on creeks with troughs. The outcomes of the project will enable better control grazing
pressure along creeks and allow better water flow to the Mungallala Creek and restore the creek back to
natural flows.
Andrew Cameron, ‘Argyll’ fenced off the Lobster Creek and established a watering point away from heavily
impacted areas of the Lobster Creek watering facility, and the soil erosion and land degradation caused by
high stock concentration will be dramatically improved. Piping water into the heart of Pine paddock and
fencing off Lobster Creek will alleviate these current land conditions and improve future native terrain
prospects e.g. the growth of vegetation for example Mitchell grass.
Before
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Aboriginal Support Officer – Mick McNiven
Caring for our Country has brought the worst year I have seen since I’ve worked at South West NRM. With money
being so tight and the layoff of staff and the uncertainty for the rest of staff hasn’t made it a good year.
Meetings attended:
12.01.2009 - AGRI processing industry meeting in Toowoomba. Good contacts made.
18.02.2009 - Grace Weatherall and I attended the Indigenous Fresh Water Forum in Adelaide. Good contacts,
waiting for outcome.
04.03.2009 - Murri Network meeting at Bribie Island. Always a good meeting.
26-30.03.2009 - District trip to let people know SWNRM is still about.
28-30.04.2009 - Trip with Neil Judd and the government showing them our area.
15-16.05.2009 - Worked Charleville Show. The Solar Ovens were a good crowd puller.
18-19.05.2009 - Indigenous Land Use Agreement meeting in Quilpie with the Quilpie, Paroo and Bulloo Shire
Councils.
05-08.06.2009 - Grace Weatherall, Gary Butler and I attended the Traditional Owners Workshop at Dugalunji Camp
six kilometers out of Camooweal. This has been the best workshop I have ever attended.
24-25.07.2009 - Murri Network meeting in Cairns. Good meeting.
15-17.10.2009 - Cathy Mylrea and I attended the Landcare Conference in Longreach. I thought the Murri part was
done well. I presented myself. You would have to ask someone else how I did.
27.10.2009 - Regional Development meeting in Thargomindah.
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Biodiversity Officer – Julie Frousheger
Activities in biodiversity have included a broad range of topics in
the last year. The biodiversity officer has worked in a part time
capacity to fulfil as many duties as possible that are required of
this role. The ‘Back on Track’ species prioritisation process was
held at a workshop in Charleville in July 2008 which was
attended by staff, landholders, agency staff, council staff and
land protection officers. The outcomes from the report from this
workshop will be used to source funding for projects to protect
threatened species and their habitats in the region.
Numerous activities have received assistance from the
biodiversity officer around the region in the past year. These
include the biodiversity education at the Quilpie community
garden for the Quilpie State School students, radio interviews
covering important biodiversity topics, a science exhibition during threatened species week in Charleville and a
successful Coles Junior Landcare grant for St Mary’s primary school in Charleville.
The biodiversity officer has participated on the advisory group for the Biodiversity on Stock Routes project
(mentioned elsewhere in this annual report) and assisted the CEO to coordinate the koala research being done in
partnership with the University of Queensland. The major events attended by the biodiversity officer in the last year
are the Veg Futures conference and the Mulga Lands expert panel.
Photo Taken by Nicole Davies in Bollon, June 2009
A variety of flora found in the South West Region.
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Corporate Service Manager – Gary Butler
Oh, what a year The past year has delivered many financial and administrative challenges to South West NRM Ltd; Government
funding reduced by 40%; NHT/NAP funding program RIS (Regional Investment Strategy) had to be acquitted and
finalised; Caring for our Country funding program TRIS (Transitional Regional Investment Strategy) had to be
implemented and reported on, using a new set of guidelines and under different Commonwealth Government
strategic direction. While these actions were taking place in the frontline, gaining an understanding of the
Commonwealth Governments Business Plan and Outcomes statement and the preparation of funding
submissions against the Plan and Statement were occurring in the background.
A good old work horse is put out to pasture NHT/NAP RIS commenced in March 2004 and resulted in South West NRM Ltd devolving $22,367,173 throughout
the region; the final projects were acquitted and closed off on 31st December 2008. The RIS supported 293 excellent
individual and group projects and provided landowners (urban and rural), Traditional owner groups, local
governments and community members (individuals and groups) with the opportunity to effect beneficial and lasting
change on their natural environments. Ongoing programs are the Pasture Recovery Incentive Scheme, with 5
properties still under spelling contracts with South West NRM Ltd, and the Koala Research project being conducted
in partnership with The University of Queensland. The continued legacy is the community acceptance of South West
NRM Ltd as the principle deliverer of natural resource management in Southwest Queensland.
Major achievements under the NHT2/NAP RIS:
Development of Far South West Aboriginal NRM and Cultural Heritage Plan
Fencing of the ‘Piastre Fish Traps‛ cultural heritage project with the hand-over ceremony being conducted
onsite during August 2008.
Establishment and implementation of the Pasture Recovery Incentive Scheme was another major milestone
for South West NRM Ltd.
Establishment and implementation of the South West NRM Ltd Cadetship scheme.
Establishment of 15 landcare groups.
243 individual on ground projects developed, implemented and completed.
Establishment of the South West NRM Ltd’s coordinator network, with offices in Charleville,
Thargomindah, Quilpie, Bollon and Cunnamulla.
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The going got tough Caring for our Country commenced 1st July 2008 with TRIS, a 1 year interim funding program aimed at providing
organisations with time to adapt to the new strategic direction of the Commonwealth Government in regard to
natural resource management. The first indication of how the new strategy would affect South West NRM Ltd was
the reduction in annual funding by 40% resulting in a review of the company’s staffing levels and operating costs.
This was followed by the partnership agreement between Commonwealth and State governments being dissolved
which meant the Queensland Government was no longer required to match Australian government funding to
regional bodies. The Queensland government did eventually ‘come to the party’ but also at a reduced level of
funding. The southwest region received $2,050,000 combined from both governments for 2008/09; an overall
reduction in historical annual funding of 60%.
The tough got going The changes in funding and direction of the funding bodies lead to workings of South West NRM Ltd, in the words
of our CEO, being ‚pulled to pieces and put back together again‛. Corporate and operational costs have been
streamlined to ensure the operation continues to be onground and community assistance based and did not become
just another ‘shop front’ for NRM. Throughout 2008/09 the company has maintained a high level of involvement
with the south west community to progress sustainable natural resource management; over the next four years
South West NRM Ltd will continue to deliver our core business of achieving sustainable landscapes for rural
communities across the southwest.
A job well done At this point I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all the South West NRM staff; in particular
the Corporate Services team, over the past 12 months they have persevered under what at times could have
described as extremely difficult conditions.
The Corporate Services team:
Deborah Atkinson - Accounts Officer
Hayley Bannerman - Office Coordinator
Talia Anderson - Administration Officer
The Corporate Service team wishes all a safe festive season.
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Independent Audit Report
To the Members of South West NRM Ltd
Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of South West NRM Ltd, which comprises the balance sheet as
at 30 June 2009 and the income statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity for the year ended
on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors’ declaration of
the company.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in
accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the
Corporations Act 2001. The responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls
relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error: selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies: and making accounting
estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on the audit. The audit has been conducted
in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require compliance with relevant ethical
requirements relating to audit engagements and that the audit is planned and performed to obtain reasonable
assurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of risks of material
misstatement in the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making these risk assessments, the audit
considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting policies and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the
overall presentation of the report.
We believe that the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.
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Independence
In conducting the audit, the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 have been complied with.
Auditor’s Opinion
In our opinion, the financial report of South West NRM is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
(a) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2009 and its performance
for the year ended on that date, and
(b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations)
and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Auditors Independent Declaration UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001
To the Directors of South West NRM Ltd I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2009, there have been:
(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in
relation to the Audit; and
(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit
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