Koalas of Narrandera and beyond

THE STORY OF NARRANDERA KOALAS Koalas were introduced to Narrandera Nature Reserve in 1972-1974 from North-eastern NSW, French Island in VIC, and South-eastern QLD. The introduced koalas appeared to thrive on the river redgum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) diet. The colony has increased to over 200 in the Narrandera Flora and Fauna Reserve, the first conservational translocated…

Threatened Species of the Riverina Education Program

Education Package   Endangered Western Riverina Birds      Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc with the support of Riverina Local Land Services offer this education package of Endangered Riverina Birds.  Overview   Schools can find out about the Threatened Riverina Bird education package via the Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc Website. They can access resources about 3 Threatened Bird species…

“Cherry Sweeper” 

“Cherry Sweeper” This piece is inspired by a beautiful 30-year-old Cherry Blossom in my Parent’s front yard. My family and I have a strong emotional connection to this tree, as it has always been the backdrop to our family photos over the years, as our family has grown. Year after year, the tree matured and…

“Rainbow Serpent” 

  “Rainbow Serpent” Morning walks can bring about some wonderful magic. What is a scary image – (The perfect imprint of a large snack), can also be so beautiful. This is the basis of my mixed media piece. The beautiful perfect curves of nature against the straight man-made lines. Slithery snake along the edge of…

“After Hay Making”

  “After Hay Making” This mixed media work is inspired by an empty paddock after haymaking – filled with the remnant textures and colours of the old and the new, found in late spring in Gundagai. Created By: Freda Marian Nicholls

“My Happy Place”

“My Happy Place” I love the landscapes of Van Gogh, the textures and swirls. I want to pay homage to this style and work in a lot of textures to celebrate all the different textures in the Australian Landscapes. Also, My favourite place in the garden is at the base of a tree trunk. They…