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News, 4 Mar 2023,
Issue 74 (Summer 2019) of the Victorian Landcare magazine, a feature on women in Landcare, is now available.
News, 27 Aug 2022,
Working bee Sept 10 to maintain our Native plantings, followed by morning tea.
News, 15 Aug 2022,
GMLN currently employs two Landcare Facilitators who work part time (16-24 hours per week) and a Biodiversity officer.
News, 9 May 2022,
Looking for little critters!.
News, 12 Apr 2021,
The video promotes the important role of the Cobaw Biolink in enhancing connectivity between Mount Macedon and the Cobaw...
News, 16 Sep 2020,
Engaging young people in adventurous care of the Yarra Ranges!.
News, 26 Aug 2020,
We have revamped the Newham and District Landcare Group website in 2019.
News, 26 Feb 2020,
What you can claim income tax deductions for fire emergency preparedness!.
News, 13 Feb 2020,
Glenelg Hopkins CMA now has a range of fact sheets about wetlands!.
News, 13 Feb 2020,
Get access to the latest information on better managing the constraints in your farming system.
News, 13 Feb 2020,
Landcare Australia have launched the new look Junior Landcare website!.
Project Update, 16 Jan 2020,
What Peter Jennings sees as the effect of changes in the district in regards to landscape and the changing nature...
Project Update, 16 Jan 2020,
Frankie and Graeme MacLennan recall the early days of Landcare history and discuss where Landcare is today and the next...
Project Update, 16 Jan 2020,
Fergus Irving takes us along a most interesting route of how he first got interested in Landcare and his role...
News, 28 Nov 2019,
Help the CMA support the Australasian Bittern/Bunyip bird!.
News, 28 Nov 2019,
Become a community representative for the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party!.
News, 28 Nov 2019,
Grants of up to $50,000 are available to help you adopt smart farming techniques.Apply now!.
News, 30 Sep 2019,
Would you like to become a mentor or mentee in the 2020 Twinning Program?.
News, 25 Sep 2019,
Do you love your local beach and all it's natural inhabitants?.
News, 20 Sep 2019,
Are you based around a wetland, with an eye for photography?.
News, 20 Sep 2019,
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party are looking for a community representative!.
News, 17 Sep 2019,
This grant program has been established to support youth-friendly initiatives with a focus on invasive pest and weed issues in...
Project Update, 3 Sep 2019,
Bob Carraill gives a wonderful account of his growing up on farms in the Adelaide Hills, his formal agricultural studies,...
Project Update, 3 Sep 2019,
Alex Arbuthnot AM, born in Warragul has been a strong voice from Gippsland over a long career as a dairy...
Project Update, 3 Sep 2019,
Fay and Terry White provide a rich insight into the combination of their own huge respect for the land, their...
Project Update, 3 Sep 2019,
Pam Robinson OAM talks about early engagement with Landcare, including as a founding member of Warrenbayne Boho Land Protection Group...
Project Update, 3 Sep 2019,
From young forester, to facilitator for Potter Farmland Plan, Andrew Campbell became the first National Landcare Coordinator and later...
Project Update, 3 Sep 2019,
Allan Murray, Indigenous educator, takes us through from his early days as a ‘young fella’ who was born in Mooroopna,...
News, 23 Jul 2019,
Glenelg Hopkins CMA will be proceeding with the fourth round of the Victorian Volcanic Plains (VVP) Stewardship Program.
News, 17 Jul 2019,
Glenelg Hopkins CMA is offering a grant to attend the NRM Conference in Wodonga!.
News, 17 Jul 2019,
The Communities' Environment Program has been announced!.
News, 26 Jun 2019,
The CMA, in partnership with Southern Farming Systems, are giving women an opportunity to fill knowledge gaps by getting access...
News, 26 Jun 2019,
Opportunities for grants of up to $5,500 (GST Inc) to for groups to undertake activities that promote learning and adoption...
News, 26 Jun 2019,
The Southern Grampians Shire Council are offering another round of community grants.
News, 25 Jun 2019,
Would you like to learn more about managing for better soils and improved production?.
News, 24 Jun 2019,
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences are conducting a national survey on pest animal and weed...
News, 24 Jun 2019,
Nominations are now open for the 2019 State and Territory Landcare Awards!.
News, 12 Jun 2019,
Report on the recent Fungi seminar and workshops presented by Alison Pouliot.
News, 22 May 2019,
Do you have gorse on your property? Do your bit and start your gorse control.
News, 22 May 2019,
The Victorian Government is providing funding to support community-based natural resource management (NRM) groups and networks undertaking on-ground works, education...
News, 22 May 2019,
CVA and Birdlife Australia are looking for volunteers to do some work regarding Red-tail Black Cockatoo.
News, 22 May 2019,
Read the biography of Jenny O'Sullivan from Malabar Farm, Chair of Tasmanian and Gippsland SALRC committee.
News, 6 May 2019,
See what you can do to help our farmers' mental health, an on-going issue in our society.
News, 2 May 2019,
We can send lists on request, but our links to this information are no longer able to be hosted here.
News, 19 Apr 2019,
This project is dedicated to the preservation and welfare of indigenous cavity- nesting birds and marsupials via the reduction of...
News, 26 Mar 2019,
In 2016, the South West was shaken by the heaviest rainfalls for September since 1921.
Project Update, 6 Feb 2019,
Nan Oates, a scholar and writer takes us on a journey from the 1970's through the various positions she held...
News, 9 Jan 2019,
Fungi, a world of kingdoms, ecosystems, landscapes, underworlds, fear and joy!.
News, 9 Jan 2019,
The team is back to Spring Creek filling in the gaps and tidying up previous years plantings.
News, 9 Jan 2019,
400 seedlings, mulching, and cleaning up last years work, all to be completed in a few hours!.
News, 19 Dec 2018,
The 2018/19 Soil4Farms Prospectus is now available.
News, 12 Dec 2018,
Applications are now open for the Coastcare Victoria Community Grants and will close 20th February 2019.
News, 20 Nov 2018,
What do I do? How do I do it? Who can I ask? What will it cost? Southern Farming Systems (SFS)...
News, 20 Nov 2018,
Farmers are invited to participate in the Glenelg Hopkins Soil Benchmarking Project.
News, 14 Nov 2018,
As part of its commitment to a greener future, Woolworths in partnership with Landcare Australia, is giving your primary school...
News, 14 Nov 2018,
‘Look Over the Farm Gate’ is a mental health and wellbeing initiative made possible by the Victorian Government, Victorian Farmers...
Project Update, 7 Nov 2018,
As seen at the 2018 National Landcare Conference, the Landcare Voices video showcases Landcare in Victoria since 1982.
News, 26 Oct 2018,
Applications for the Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants have now closed and successful recipients announced.
News, 15 Oct 2018,
The 2018/19 Recreational Fishing Grants Program is now open.
News, 11 Oct 2018,
Glenelg Hopkins CMA is really excited to be able to help landholders protect the region’s swamps, lakes, grasslands and stony...
News, 11 Oct 2018,
The RaPPMap tool has been developed to help NRM service providers and the Australian government to understand and report on...
News, 11 Oct 2018,
The Victorian Government is delivering on its Biodiversity 2037 commitment to reduce the impacts of invasive species, like this Sambar...
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Sue and John Marriot provide an exciting insight into the early days and success of the Potter Farmland Plan, in...
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Doug Richens and Ed Adamson were both involved in the early days of the Farm Tree movement.
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Horrie Poussard, who was involved in the design of the Landcare program at the Department of Conservation, Forestry and Lands,...
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Landcare stalwart Rob Youl talks about his thirty years in Landcare.
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Bob Edgar, worked first for Soil Conservation Authority and then community liaison for the Department of Conservation, Forestry and Lands.
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Rosemary Weatherley, a founding member of the Western Plains Tree Group.
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Greg King, the second Farm Trees Officer at VFF, is the latest interviewee in our Landcare Voices project, part of...
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Peter Davies talks about his experience as FTLA Exec Officer from 1987 to 1990.
Project Update, 9 Oct 2018,
Susan Campbell and Ed Adamson talk about their involvement in the early stages of Landcare and the Farm Tree movement.
News, 21 Sep 2018,
During 2018, nearly 4000 trees and shrubs were planted as part of three successful community plantouts run by the Buloke...
News, 10 Sep 2018,
Forest Fire Management Victoria - Grampians Region, in consultation with the Melbourne University, has developed a survey to help understand...
News, 10 Sep 2018,
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has produced a fact sheet "Landcare, riparian and similar expenses for primary producers" which focuses...
News, 10 Sep 2018,
Agriculture Victoria has recently rolled out on-farm energy Tier 1 grants as part of the Victorian Government's $30 million Agriculture...
News, 3 Sep 2018,
To celebrate the start of National Landcare Week, the Victorian Government has announced funding to support the protection of our...
News, 17 Aug 2018,
The Australian Government is providing a total of $20 million for the Volunteer Grants 2018 round, which opened on 7...
News, 17 Aug 2018,
The program provides mentoring and professional development opportunities for professionals involved in the management and protection of Victorian waterways.
News, 17 Aug 2018,
Applications are now open for Round 1 2018/19 Greater Grants, with applications closing on Monday 10 September at 4pm.
News, 17 Aug 2018,
‘Grange Sculpture Trail’ will connect the Hamilton community to its greenspaces – the Grange Burn, to improve community well-being and...
News, 31 Jul 2018,
Landcare Victoria grants issued by the North Central CMA have just been announced and our group is on the list...
News, 20 Jul 2018,
Information on Landcare has now been translated into nine community languages.
News, 20 Jul 2018,
The Glenelg Hopkins CMA is pleased to offer sponsorship of up to $500 for Landcare members and volunteers to attend...
News, 19 Jul 2018,
Through the Panyyabyr and Mirranatwa Landcare Groups, fox baiting undertaken by landholders in the Victoria Valley is helping to complement...
News, 19 Jul 2018,
Welcome to the long-awaited newsletter for the Friends of the Forgotten Woodlands Inc.(FOFW).
News, 19 Jul 2018,
Today the Minister for Environment Lily D'Ambrosio announced the recipients of the 2018/19 Victorian Landcare Grants.
News, 25 Jun 2018,
This is your opportunity to share key learnings, provide insight, generate discussion and contribute to building a better tomorrow.
News, 25 Jun 2018,
The National Landcare Network and Landcare Victoria Incorporated are seeking feedback from Landcarers to help inform discussions at the national level.
News, 25 Jun 2018,
Do you run a farm or rural business that relies on ground water, on-farm dams or river extraction? Have you...
News, 25 Jun 2018,
At the 2018 LVI AGM, over fifty members approved changes to the LVI Rules of Association, including a Code of...
News, 25 Jun 2018,
Lets restore the Wannon River floodplain!.
News, 24 May 2018,
Glenelg Hopkins CMA is calling for applications for the Victorian Landcare Grants Program.
News, 24 May 2018,
We have 400,000 milk carton tree guards to give away.They're flat-packed in boxes of 500.
News, 23 May 2018,
Monash University and the NSW Department of Primary Industries are looking to gain insights into farmers' challenges and priorities when...
News, 23 May 2018,
The Victorian Gorse Taskforce is calling for grant applications for their 2018/2019 Community Grants Program.
News, 22 May 2018,
The Australian Government has announced a targeted independent review to reduce red-tape and find practical ways to help farmers meet...
News, 19 Apr 2018,
Highly motivated, skilled and dynamic young people in agriculture are currently being sought to join the council.
News, 19 Apr 2018,
New bill will be first step by ministers to protect and restore soil as fears grow over a future soil...
News, 19 Apr 2018,
Find out all the latest from the National Centre for Farmer Health!.
News, 13 Apr 2018,
Huntly Primary School has received a Victorian Education Excellence Award for their "Partnerships with Families and Community".
News, 10 Apr 2018,
Northern Bendigo Landcare Group has been recognised for their innovation, energy and commitment to building community through conservation.
News, 20 Mar 2018,
Grants between $5,000 and $50,000 will be provided to successful applicants to support communities in efforts to conserve their local...
News, 19 Mar 2018,
The Victorian Government, through Our Catchments Our Communities is again running its Leadership Development Grants program.
News, 19 Mar 2018,
Young farmers in Victoria can access scholarships of up to $10,000 to help boost skills and implement new on-farm initiatives.
News, 14 Feb 2018,
The first batch of NatureKit tutorial videos are now on YouTube and are accessible from the "Help & About" toolbar...
News, 14 Feb 2018,
Does your community group have a project that needs a little extra support to help get it off the ground? The...
News, 14 Feb 2018,
RMCG and the Victorian Gorse Taskforce (VGT) are running a community survey to gain an understanding of the types of...
News, 14 Feb 2018,
After a complex merger process, the new Landcare Victoria Inc.is now ready to build for the future.
News, 20 Dec 2017,
Each year during the January school holidays, Coastcare Victoria coordinates the delivery of hundreds of ‘Summer by the Sea’ activities...
News, 5 Dec 2017,
71 students and staff from both St Arnaud Secondary College and Donald High School planted over 6,000 indigenous trees, shrubs...
News, 26 Oct 2017,
All the current news and events in the Corangamite Landcare world.
News, 13 Oct 2017,
The Quiksilver Foundation and Torquay Landcare Group celebrate a 10 year relationship, with another planting along Spring Creek.
News, 13 Sep 2017,
Community Skills Development Grants will strengthen the capacity of volunteer community-based environment groups and networks through supporting learning, development and...
News, 23 Aug 2017,
Ebony Loveland from Warragul reflects on her first Intrepid Landcare tree-planting day.
News, 23 Aug 2017,
Sarah Cantwell from Inverloch reflects on her experience at the group’s first tree planting day in Woolamai.
News, 7 Aug 2017,
Derek smashed it our of the park with our first tree-planting day in Woolamai.
News, 7 Aug 2017,
We wanted to create a Landcare group that appeals to young people, so we started the Gippsland Intrepid Landcare Group.
News, 21 Jul 2017,
Glenelg Hopkins CMA is calling for applications for the Victorian Landcare Grants Program.
News, 20 Jul 2017,
The scholarship program is designed to be flexible and to fit with the demands and ambitions of young farmers.
News, 19 Jul 2017,
Congratulations to the Australian Plants Society for the completion of their Native Plant Interpretive Sign Project, through the CMA’s Coastal...
News, 19 Jul 2017,
For anyone who especially loves Silver Banksia, Drooping Sheoak and Sweet Bursaria – or any other woodland species really!.
News, 19 Jul 2017,
Round three of the Australian Government's 20 Million Trees was launched June 19!.
News, 28 Jun 2017,
At their property at Slaty Creek (near St Arnaud) Alison Harris and Rob Youl ran a next box workshop for...
News, 19 Jun 2017,
The CMA is seeking people with a connection to Landcare, industry groups, indigenous groups, or non-governmental organisations, with an interest in rivers,...
News, 29 May 2017,
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News, 29 May 2017,
Shelford farmer Louisa-Jane Cunningham responded to a whole farm planning advert that’s provided her with some unexpected opportunities.
News, 29 May 2017,
Roger Hardley has been involved in Landcare since its inception in 1986.
News, 29 May 2017,
Barongarook Landcare Group’s long-serving treasurer Jan Healey is happy filling an administration role, she says that’s her skill.
News, 29 May 2017,
The Woady Yaloak Catchment Group’s current chairman Evan Lewis has witnessed the evolution of Landcare during his 20-year involvement.
News, 29 May 2017,
A group of Otways farmers’ passion for building a local food economy was the foundation of a new Landcare group...
News, 29 May 2017,
Bellbrae farmer Murray Johns’ role as the Surf Coast and Inland Plains Network (SCIPN) Landcare facilitator was not a career...
News, 29 May 2017,
Protecting a rare native orchid, working with passionate volunteers and creating habitat for the endangered Rufous Bristle-bird are among the...
News, 29 May 2017,
Meredith farmer Ian Penna sees the land where he lives a little differently these days.
News, 29 May 2017,
Timboon’s Alan Kerr, a retired strawberry farmer in the predominantly dairying region of south-west Victoria, thinks the local Landcare group...
News, 29 May 2017,
Foxhow sheep and cropping farmer of 50 years, Bill Charles, identified the changing climate as the current focus of the...
News, 17 May 2017,
The Australian Government's Threatened Species Recovery Fund was launched last Friday, 5 May.
News, 17 May 2017,
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Victorian Landcare Awards which recognise and celebrate the many achievements of the countless...
News, 17 May 2017,
Funding of up to $10,000 for travel, study, research or other forms of professional development.
Project Update, 5 May 2017,
Featuring landcarers talking about the beginnings of Landcare and the Farm Tree movement.
News, 24 Apr 2017,
Stawell Urban Landcare Group nominated.
News, 20 Apr 2017,
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Environmental Achievers Awards!.
News, 19 Apr 2017,
Glenelg Hopkins CMA’s Grange Burn Restoration Project is entering its second year of on ground works, with funding opportunities available...
News, 19 Apr 2017,
Grant applications are now open for the Biodiversity On-ground Action - Community and Volunteer Action grants.
News, 19 Apr 2017,
Landcare Australia’s 2017 Sustainable Agriculture Grants program is now open! These grants support Landcare and farming groups to undertake sustainable...
News, 15 Mar 2017,
Forest Fire Management Victoria crews are gearing up to start Autumn planned burning across the Far South West District in...
News, 15 Mar 2017,
Glenelg Hopkins CMA 30 Anniversary Landcare Grants are now open!.
News, 21 Feb 2017,
The “Towards Cultural Flows’ project aims to better understand Traditional Owner values and uses for the Glenelg River.
News, 21 Feb 2017,
2017 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants are now open!.
News, 17 Feb 2017,
Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Network have commenced a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to support their largely volunteer Middle Island Little...
News, 17 Feb 2017,
Victorians are encouraged to have their say on the review the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 to ensure it...
News, 8 Dec 2016,
Murray High School students label our president Jim de Hennin a "Local Hero" in their book "Blackberries – The Thorn...
News, 9 Nov 2016,
Kiewa Catchment Landcare is now using online or digital Landcare committee meetings regularly.
News, 14 Oct 2016,
All the news, events and project updates from the Corangamite Landcare team.