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Photograph of fallen trees

Minor repairs to farm infrastructure

Case study EPBC Act

25 May 2026

A cattle producer in central Queensland needs to repair a small machinery shed that was damaged during a storm. The shed is located within the existing agricultural footprint.

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Photograph of blue irrigation pipe in a trench

Installing polyethylene pipe for water security

Case study EPBC Act

25 May 2026

A grazier in northern Queensland plans to install a new polyethylene pipe to improve water supply during a drought. The pipe will run about 20 metres from an existing track.

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Photograph of a burned bush road

Firebreak renewal for bushfire season

Case study EPBC Act

25 May 2026

A landholder is preparing their property for the bushfire season. As part of this, they maintain a firebreak around existing infrastructure.

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Photograph of tyre marks in a gravel road

Internal road maintenance

Case study EPBC Act

25 May 2026

A pastoral enterprise plans to grade an existing internal track to improve safety and reduce erosion. The work will stay within the current track area.

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Photograph of grazing land by a river

Invasive weed control near a waterway

Case study EPBC Act

25 May 2026

A farmer plans to control invasive weeds along a narrow area next to a waterway in the Great Barrier Reef catchment.

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Photograph of grass planted to prevent soil erosion

Erosion control and groundcover restoration

Case study EPBC Act

25 May 2026

A landholder needs to repair gullies and restore groundcover after heavy rainfall. The aim is to stabilise eroded areas, reduce soil loss and limit sediment runoff.

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Photograph of cattle on a dirt road

Creating a new laneway for livestock

Case study EPBC Act

25 May 2026

A livestock farmer has bought an additional grazing property. Moving stock across the larger area has become harder, with longer distances between paddocks and increased safety risks.