New Outboard

For past 3 days the new Yamaha outboard had a good work out transporting University of Qld researchers, Mariana & Hamish Campbell and Tiaro Landcare member, Marilyn Connell plus  turtle tracking equipment up and down the river.  Thanks Yamaha for a great...

Basking turtles

Our volunteers have been enjoying spending time by the river observing and recording behaviour of basking turtles in the Mary. Krefft’s turtle, white throated snapping turtle and Mary River turtle all bask together on the same rock or log. Yesterday we observed...

Mary River turtle nesting season underway

Spring rains have created ideal nesting conditions. So far, 13 clutches have been protected which will greatly improve the chances of the embryos developing until the little hatchlings emerge.

Catch for Fun, Release for the Future – Fishing Comp

Tiaro Landcares’ Catch & Release Fishing Competition is on again this year at Petrie Park, Tiaro. A fun weekend for families. 28th & 29th Oct. Free camping. Tiaro Lions BBQ & bar on site.Music Sat night. $1,000 lucky draw – 1pm Sunday. Proceeds...

Visit our stall at Dickabram 125th celebration – Miva

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Since our Mary River turtle conservation program began in 2001, we’ve supported seven post graduate researchers, and saved thousands of hatchlings. With your help, we can expand our conservation program and continue to discover valuable new knowledge to improve management.

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