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 launched Wedgetail in 2022 to unlock sustainable investment for biodiversity.
GRDC Farm Business Update: Making fertiliser pay (Grains Research & Development Corporation)
5 March, 1.00 to 2.00 pm
Fertiliser remains one of the largest and most volatile input costs in grain production, and growers face increasing pressure to balance investment against seasonal risk. Andrew Whitelaw will provide an outlook for the 2026 production year, comparing fertiliser costs with projected grain prices and exploring what those margins mean for fertiliser management.
Sheep & goat eID update (NSW Local Land Services)
5 March, 6.00 to 7.00 pm
This webinar will cover the sheep and goat eID implementation update; sheep and goat eID equipment rebate program; and a demonstration of the NLIS database, with changes from mob based to individual movements for sheep and goats.
GRDC Farm Business Update: Precision weed control (Grains Research & Development Corporation)
12 March, 1.00 to 2.00 pm
Precision weed management technologies are reshaping how Australian grain growers tackle rising input costs. This session will case studies showing changes on farm – from chemical use and spray programs to operational efficiency – and what it meant for costs and returns.
Understanding mesic shifts and restoring fire regimes (Australian Association of Bush Regenerators)
19 March, 6.00 to 7.00 pm
The session will explore how changes to fire regimes, nutrient availability, soil moisture dynamics and reduced disturbance interact to drive shifts in species composition, vegetation density and functional trajectories. These processes will be examined through the lens of reference ecosystems and recovery pathways.
Cultivating fire-resilient landscapes (Yarra Ranges Council)
20 March, 6.00 to 7.00 pm
David Holmgren, permaculture co-originator, explores how permaculture design can transform urban backyards from potential fuel loads into hydrated, fire-retardant, productive sanctuaries. David will demonstrate how designing “cool” microclimates can protect both harvests and homes, with high-hydration plantings, strategic earthworks and other measures helping to create a living buffer against the heat.
