When it comes to protecting South East Queensland’s waterways, no single organisation can do it alone.

Across the North Pine catchment, a partnership between Healthy Land & Water and the Pine Rivers Catchment Association (PRCA) is bringing together technical expertise, local knowledge and long-standing community relationships to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes.

And at the heart of it all? People.

The Bureau of Meteorology has announced an El Niño event for the second half of 2026.

"We've achieved what we thought we were going to achieve in five years in under one.”

Just 12 months ago, cattle on Carolyn and Ken Schmidt's property relied on the Brisbane River as their primary water source, concentrating grazing pressure and limiting pasture recovery.

Healthy Land & Water is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Trevor Evans as Chairperson of its Board, bringing extensive leadership experience across government, industry, and the sustainability sector.

Behind every biological control agent released into Australia's environment exists a dedicated team conducting years of thorough research and testing.

 

At the Queensland Department of Primary Industries’ (QDPI) Ecosciences Precinct in Dutton Park, that work happens every day as part of the Riparian Weed Control Program. Funded by Seqwater and managed by Healthy Land & Water, a team of researchers and technicians are working to find safe, effective ways to support the management of invasive weeds like Madeira vine (Plectonycha correntina).

 

Healthy soil underpins productive farms, resilient businesses and Australia's future food security. As farming faces increasing pressure from rising input costs, climate variability and the need to produce more with less, understanding what lies beneath our feet has never been more important.