Highways and Byways small grants (Mary MacKillop Today) Close 9 March Grants of up to $5,000 are available for 12-month projects that address the relief of social or environmental disadvantage or inequality through locally led action. Projects should align with the program themes and objectives including: Environmental and ecological restoration and regenerative initiatives, Programs for…
Celebrating Women in Conservation breakfast (Trust for Nature & Bush Heritage Australia) 5 March, 7.30 to 11.00 am. Tickets $10 The keynote speaker for this event is Lisa Miller, the Founder and CEO of Wedgetail, an organisation accelerating the global shift to a nature-positive future. Driven by a deep commitment to the natural world, Lisa…
Celebrating our nocturnal environment (Riverina Local Land Services) 16 April, 6.30 to 10.00 pm, Mount Adrah Come along for an evening under the clear, unspoilt night skies, to celebrate the beauty and importance of our nocturnal environment. Share a picnic dinner; hear from Highfield Farm about balancing eco‑tourism, biodiversity and sustainable farming; learn about dark…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (September 2025) Here at Riverina Local Land Services, we’re passionate about the wellbeing of our natural ecosystem and recognise the responsibility we have to protect the environment and biodiversity. Tree hollows and fallen logs provide important homes for Australian wildlife, but they’re disappearing at an alarming rate. Trees…
Trees were added to an already wonderful family atmosphere where a great community of people gathered to watch Osborne and the Rand-Walbundrie-Walla Giants play football. Nestled in the front of the club house at Osborne, Landcare was part of the local National Tree Day Give away. The initiative was all about biodiversity and getting native…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (August 2025) As part of Riverina Local Land Services 2025/26 pest levy-funded programs, landholders are being offered a suite of incentives for support in tackling ground pest issues across our region. These programs are a great opportunity to take proactive steps in managing feral pigs, foxes, wild dogs,…
Many young people are passionate about the environment, and want to take action in their lives to better care for nature and live a more sustainable lifestyle. But it can be hard for children to know what to do or where to start. Often the problems seem too big for a young person to be…
A word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (July 2025) Each year, Australians come together to celebrate National Tree Day, the country’s largest community driven environmental initiative. Held on the last Sunday of July, with Schools Tree Day on the preceding Friday, this event is a reminder of the role trees play in sustaining life, supporting…
It’s time to discover (or rediscover) the Riverina Highlands Landcare Nursery! Located in Tumut, the nursery specialises in growing native plants endemic to the Southwest Slopes Bio Region and produces over 80,000 plants each year. It is a vital source of native plants for Landcare and community projects as well as selling to the public.…
A Word from the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (June 2025) While driving between Hay and Moulamein over the weekend, I saw two Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos – a rare sight in the Riverina. Also called Pink Cockatoos (Lophochroa leadbeateri), these birds are known for their white and pale pink feathers and a crest marked with pink, yellow,…