Professor Andrew Peters, of Charles Sturt University, presented this talk to members of Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare in 2020. Andrew discussed the importance of fruit bats, and their role in the environment. Fruit Bats of Wagga Wagga
The Harvest Riverina Festival is a two-day, community-run celebration of food, farming and local people – and we’d love your help to make it happen! The festival is delivered by Murrumbidgee Landcare, ErinEarth, The Pro Patria Centre and the Demonstration Gardens, with support from Wagga Wagga City Council and local businesses from across the region.…
With the end of another year hurtling toward us many of us will be looking toward 2026, setting goals and making new year’s resolutions. A slower pace in January can provide some time and space to consider the year ahead, reset and identify some key priorities. Its also a good time to do some thinking…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (December 2025) Riverina Local Land Services, in partnership with Women Together Learning (WoTL), is proud to present the AgriWomen Connect: Food, Fibre & Farming Conference, a celebration of leadership, innovation and resilience among women in agriculture, food and fashion. This inspiring event will be held during NSW Women’s Week…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (November 2025) Recently, while travelling between Hay, Deniliquin and Echuca, I was struck by the golden glow of Billy Buttons blooming across the landscape. These native wildflowers are a seasonal highlight, thriving in our open grasslands, well-drained soils, and under the warm, sunny conditions that have followed recent…
Harvest Riverina is back to celebrate the region’s outdoor lifestyle on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2026, two days packed full of food, gardening and community spirit. Next year’s festival promises to be bigger and better, featuring more foodie and gardening personalities, cooking demonstrations and an expanded range of workshop spaces. Visitors can look…
The Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) is a spectacular parrot found across the Riverina and many parts of south-eastern Australia during the autumn and winter months. In spring they migrate a distance of up to 4,000 km to their breeding grounds in Tasmania. With only approximately 750 birds thought to remain in the wild, Swift Parrots…
Sheep and Goat eID Tag discount program (NSW Department of Primary Industries) Closes 31 October 2025, or when funds are exhausted This Program provides a discount of $0.76 each for NLIS-accredited white eID devices purchased between 1 Nov 2024 and 31 Oct 2025. The discount can be applied on one order per PIC. Multiple orders are…
On-farm carbon advice webinars 5 & 26 November, 1.00 to 2.00 pm This series covers current policy work and research on low emissions agricultural opportunities. The 5 Nov webinar will look at biochar and its use in agricultural systems, while the 26 Nov webinar will look at turning weeds into biochar.
Drop-in weaving sessions (Hands on Weavers) Every Tuesday, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, Wagga The Hands on Weavers are back for 2025! Come along to learn traditional weaving techniques, share stories and make new friends. Please note these sessions are not learning workshops; if you are new to weaving, please contact the group to discuss becoming…