Yarran Creek has been identified as a waterway in need of environmental restoration. The creek plays a vital role in the local ecosystem and provides habitat for various native species. However, years of agricultural practices on surrounding land, and unrestricted livestock access have led to the degradation of the creek’s banks and surrounding vegetation. Multiple…
In the years leading up to the devastating 2019-2020 fires , the communities around Junee, Wagga Wagga, and Coolamon had already faced several large-scale fire events. Despite this history, there was a noticeable gap in how prepared residents felt. Many people knew the risks but still lacked the comprehensive fire plans and knowledge needed to…
Home schooling is a growing solution for children who are not happy or comfortable in a traditional school setting. One of the key concerns for parents and carers who may be thinking about home schooling their children is often related to the social networks and peer friendships which children have the opportunity to develop at…
A Word from the SAF (October 2024) In celebration of NAIDOC Week and the theme “Keep the Fire Burning! Black, Loud and Proud,” the students at Hay Public School had a wonderful day learning about Aboriginal culture and creating a story book. The day began with Morning Assembly, featuring a Welcome to Country by Jamie…
Do you know the cultural heritage on your property? Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc, Muttama Creek Landcare and the Biodiversity Conservation Trust came together with local First Nations people and farmers in Coolac for an insightful Caring for Country afternoon. The workshop was led by local Wiradjuri man Peter Beath, alongside Aunty Sonni, farmer John Harpley, Nioka…
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We have all heard lately how belonging to a tribe is good for our mental health and our wellbeing. Also, that going out into nature is good for us. When you attend a NSW Landcare Gathering that is what it is like. You belong to a tribe of like-minded people. The conversation flows. You get…
Narrandera has faced significant challenges due to severe flooding, particularly the events of August and September 2022, where the flood reached the major height category, peaking at 8.495m. The highest flood recorded is 8.996m in 1974, followed by 8.989m in 2012. The flooding in Narrandera caused extensive damage to infrastructure, farmlands and residential properties. The…
Education access for Cultural burn and awareness has many restrictions, particularly the available location to undertake a Cultural burn. There is a lack of educational resources and opportunities for youth to learn about Cultural burning and First Nations ecological practices. Whilst some curriculum resources touch on these topics in the classroom, there is a need…
It is known that there is a gap in knowledge and local engagement between our long-term volunteers and the younger generations within the community. Opportunities to pass down knowledge and skills are often few and far between and require external facilitation. Without this imparting of skill and experience, the knowledge of native plant propagation and…