Thursday, September 11, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Good Deeds, Great Shirts

The Lower Burdekin Landcare Association is celebrating a bright new look for its volunteers, with the arrival of brand-new sun smart club shirts. The shirts, described by members as “amazing,” were made possible thanks to funding from Pacific Blue’s Haughton Sustainable Communities Fund and printing support from Smashed Crab Clothing Co.

The Haughton Sustainable Community Fund shares the benefits of the Haughton Solar Farm with the surrounding communities, providing long-lasting social, economic, and environmental value. Since 2019, the Fund has contributed over $300,000 to 52 local sustainable projects, with community groups eligible to apply for funding up to $10,000. The Fund supports initiatives across Ayr, Brandon, Clare, Dalbeg, Giru, Home Hill, and Millaroo.

Lower Burdekin Landcare works to promote sustainable land use across the region. The volunteer group undertakes research, implements projects such as weed and salinity control, and propagates native trees. Through collaboration with government agencies, schools, businesses, and the wider community, the association fosters environmental education and action.

The Landcare nursery also provides a hub for testing new techniques and sharing knowledge with the public. With the support of the Haughton Sustainable Communities Fund, Lower Burdekin Landcare can continue its vital work protecting native plants, lands, and waterways—now with style and sun-safe shirts to match.

The Lower Burdekin Landcare Association is celebrating a bright new look for its volunteers, with the arrival of brand-new sun smart club shirts courtesy of Pacific Blue’s Haughton Sustainable Communities Fund. Photo source: Facebook

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