Meet at Manilla Junction Riverwalk, Corner of River and Markets Street.
Join special guest Dr Gilad Bino, platypus expert, in Manilla on Tuesday 22 Oct from 12-2 pm for our upcoming platy-project community event.
We will meet at “The Junction Riverwalk”, Corner of River and Market St. We invite community members to help us look for platypus in
the Manilla and Namoi Rivers and help researchers better understand this elusive animal.
Sorry, you've missed the RSVP deadline for this event.
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DCCEEW Stakeholder Survey
As part of ongoing stakeholder consultation, the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has developed a short
survey to better understand how climate change is impacting restoration projects across the state.
The survey aims to:
Capture local experiences of climate risks and impacts on restoration efforts,
Identify whether climate adaptation actions are being considered or implemented, and
Understand what information, tools, or resources could better support restoration practitioners in planning for a changing climate.
We are hoping to reach a wide range of practitioners, planners and policy makers working in ecological restoration across NSW and would
greatly appreciate your help in circulating this survey through your networks.
The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and does not collect any personal or identifying information. All
responses will be reviewed carefully to ensure they remain anonymous.
Please feel free to forward this message and survey link to any colleagues, project partners or relevant contacts who may be interested in
contributing. The broader the reach, the better the insights we can gather to support effective, climate-resilient restoration in NSW.
The Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) proudly hosted the "Walk the Land, Taste the First Nations Culture" event on Tuesday, 12th
August — a hands-on, culturally immersive day of environmental and Aboriginal education. The event was delivered in collaboration with
Warrumbungles National Park Environmental Education Centre (WNPEEC), Len Waters, and Friends of Moore Creek Reserve.
Landcare Australia, in partnership with Bupa, has launched the 2025 Healthy Cities Landcare
Grants Program,
supporting community-led environmental projects in urban and peri‑urban Australia
What You Need to Know:
Funding: Grants between $5,000 – $25,000 (ex‑GST). If your project needs more and can be completed by
August 2026, reach out to discuss options.
Eligibility: Open to Landcare groups, Friends‑of/Coastcare/Bushcare groups, local councils, environmental nonprofits, NRM
organisations, First Nations or Traditional Owner groups, and State/Territory Landcare organisations.
Project Requirements:
Plant native trees, shrubs, or groundcovers in public spaces within urban/peri‑urban areas.
Sites must be within 300 m of homes or accessible via public transport, and suitable for outdoor activity. Minimum of 500
plants required.
Must also host a public community event.
Key Dates:
Applications open: 22 July 2025
Closing: 29 August 2025, 5pm AEST
Successful projects notified: By 21 November 2025
Project completion: by 31 August 2026, with maintenance covered until August 2027 (max 10% of budget)
Last year’s impact: In 2024, grants supported the planting of 106,500 native plants across the nation,
boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Whether you're a local group, council, or not-for-profit with a vision for greener, healthier cities, this is your chance to bring it to
life!
Celebrate the talent of our local photographers
See the winners revealed & prizes awarded
Enjoy light refreshments at Burger Urge
Dress warm – it’s an open-air gallery!
This is a free, family-friendly event and all are welcome!
For more info or to register, contact Susan Wilson: 0400 590 776 | susan@trla.org.au
Don’t miss this special Landcare Week event – see you Friday!
Flood Damage and Creek Crossings – Do You Need a Licence to Repair?
After recent flooding across the region, many landholders are facing damaged or washed-out creek crossings—and the question we’re hearing
most is: “Do I need a licence to repair it?”
Landcare Learning recap - Eyes in the Sky for Koala Conservation
A recent Landcare Learnings event shone a spotlight on the innovative WildSeek Koala Project, a national collaboration between Landcare
Australia, WIRES, and QUT, with Tamworth Regional Landcare (TRLA) one of just five community hubs involved across the country.
Managing natural assets on farm – Enhancing Farm Dams
Wayne & Nell Chaffey, Susan Wilson and Nicky Chirlian joined many LLS staff from across the NorthWest and New England on an excellent workshop
on 28th & 29th July at the Department of Primary Industries Tamworth Agricultural Institute.
Since launching in June 2023, BCT and Landcare NSW have teamed up through PLC Matters to
develop a thriving network of landholders committed to safeguarding biodiversity. By June 2025, they had delivered 143
events
across the state, engaging nearly 2,200 participants in field days, workshops, and storytelling sessions. plcm.landcarensw.net.au+5bct.nsw.gov.au+5bct.nsw.gov.au+5
The program’s impact is clear:
✅ 90 % of participants reported high satisfaction and felt inspired to take conservation action
✅ 85 % said they could directly apply what they learned to their own land
✅ Knowledge increased from an average of 41 to 58 on a 100‑point scale
✅ Over 30 partner organisations are now collaborating with BCT and Landcare NSW bct.nsw.gov.au
From practical learning and community building to empowering landholders to protect threatened species and landscapes, PLC Matters
is making a real difference for conservation on private land.
Want to be part of this community? Read the full article above and explore the PLC Matters Toolkit via Landcare NSW to find upcoming events
and resources in your region.
Our native plant nursery is on the lookout for a Casual Horticulturist to join our team!
If you’re passionate about native plants, love getting your hands dirty, and have experience in propagation or nursery work, we’d love to
hear from you.
To apply or if you have any enquiries please contact Jacqui on 0401717015 or jacqui@trla.org.au
TRLA stands with the Home is where the hollow is campaign
Here at TRLA, 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 provide critical habitat for native wildlife to forage, shelter, roost and nest. Hollow bearing trees are particularly important, as
many species use hollows on a daily and seasonal basis to nest and raise their young.
Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept
is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’ll be supporting our work, learning
new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.
Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.
Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan
with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.
Mari ngiyani winangaylanha ganunga-waanda yanaylanha, dhaymaarr ganugu-waanda nhama ngarrangarranmaldanhi.
[We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people and custodians of this land]
Gomeroi People are the traditional custodians of the waterways and the land on which we work and live.
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend
that respect to all Aboriginal people.
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