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.
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.
🌿 Planting for Koalas in the Tamworth Region 🐨
Looking to create koala-friendly habitat on your property or in your next revegetation project? Here's a handy list of preferred feed, browse, and shelter species for koalas in the Tamworth region, lovingly compiled by local ecologist Phil Spark.
Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 6 September 2025. The evening will begin at 5:00 pm
for a 5:30 pm start, with a brief AGM , dinner followed by a presentation from special guest speaker Henrietta Mooney.
Henrietta, a Natural History Illustrator, will share how she documents Australia's unique biodiversity and how her creative practice
intersects with Landcare values.
To learn more about Henrietta and to get inspired before the event please check out her website here. https://www.henriettamooney.com/
Book your free dinner now!
The North West Region was recently lucky enough to be chosen to take part in a series of Campfire Gatherings which are being initiated
as a trial before a broader
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from growers to participate in a new project being delivered across the North West Local Land
Services region through to June 2026.
Spotting Koalas from the Sky: How Drone Technology Is Helping to Protect Our Wildlife
In response to the devastating impact of the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfires on koala populations and other threatened species, Landcare
Australia, WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service), and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) partnered to create
the WildSeek Project.
Thinking Ahead? Let’s Grow Together – Pre-Order Now for Spring and Autumn Plantings
Are you planning a revegetation, habitat or garden project for Spring 2025 or Autumn 2026? Now is the perfect time to get
in touch and place your order.
At the Landcare Nursery, we grow to order, meaning early planning gives us time to propagate the species you need, grown
from local provenance seed where possible. This ensures your plants will be healthy, robust, and ready when it’s time to go in the ground.
Why plan ahead?
Good communication helps us grow the right plants, in the right quantities, and align with the best planting windows for your site.
While most people target spring and autumn, winter planting is also a good option this year—with mild weather and
consistent rainfall, conditions have been good for establishing new plantings.
Let’s chat about your project:
Paul Moxon – 0425 337 475
Dive into a powerful series of conversations recorded live in Quirindi, NSW, at the Beyond Soil Sustainability event on 3 March
2025, hosted by Upper Mooki Landcare Group. This podcast brings together some of the world's most influential voices in
regenerative agriculture — Gabe Brown, Colin Seis, and Walter Jehne — in conversation
with host Stuart Austin.
From rebuilding soil biology to reshaping how we think about food, farming, and climate, these insightful discussions explore how working with
nature, not against it, can transform our agricultural systems for the better.
Produced by Nviro Media, this is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of farming, soil health, and
landscape resilience.
Calling for a Small Plot of Land – Support Gomeroi Yinaarr Landcare Women
Do you know of a small piece of land that could support a meaningful project?
Gomeroi Yinaarr Landcare are looking for a small plot where they can grow native grains and deepen their connection to Country. This space
will support cultural knowledge sharing, traditional practices, and environmental healing through community-led care.
If you or someone you know may be able to help, please get in touch with Kaliela on 0431 426 829 or Ninna on 0431
242 589.
Every connection counts.
In response to rising stress, anxiety, and disconnection from nature—particularly in rural areas—West Hume Landcare and the Wirraminna
Environmental Education Centre launched the Grassy Woodlands Nature Journaling Group. Meeting every two months in Burrumbuttock or on field
excursions, this inclusive group invites participants of all skill levels to slow down, observe, and creatively engage with nature through
drawing, writing, photography, and data collection. Nature journaling not only fosters mindfulness, creativity, and improved observation,
but also builds a shared sense of purpose and community connection. By offering a low-barrier, nature-based activity, the initiative has
become a powerful tool for supporting mental wellbeing and strengthening environmental awareness.
Landcare Learning - Eyes in the Sky: Drones for Koala Conservation"with James Filby
Join us for an evening with James Filby – farmer, agronomist, and chief pilot of the Wildseek Koala Project. TRLA is proud to support this
groundbreaking project using drone technology to locate and protect koala populations across the region. James will take us behind the
scenes , sharing where the team has flown, what they’ve discovered, and how TRLA’s own drone is helping monitor and conserve koala habitat
We’re clearing some older stock, mainly eucalyptus – and that means bargain prices!
25c each for TRLA members
$1 each for non-members
Pick-up only from the nursery (Wallamore Road)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 9am–2pm only
No holds – first in, best dressed!Get in quick before they’re all gone!
PHOTO COMP EXTENDED!
PHOTO COMP EXTENDED!
We’ve had a few technical hiccups with our submission form – sorry about that! If you tried to enter the 2025 Photo Competition
and it didn’t go through, please give it another go. Everything is working now.
To give everyone a fair chance, entries are now open until JULY 11!
Theme: Biodiversity in Focus
Whether it's birds, bugs, blossoms or bushlands, show us the beauty in your backyard, local park or favourite wild place.
Have Your Say on Native Vegetation Management in NSW
The NSW Government is proposing changes to the Land Management (Native Vegetation) Code 2018, and now’s your chance to
have input.
The Code plays a key role in supporting landholders to manage their land productively, while also balancing biodiversity conservation across
private rural land in NSW. The proposed amendments aim to strengthen environmental protections and deliver on commitments
made under the NSW Plan for Nature.
🗣 Community input is vital. A Discussion Paper has been released to guide your feedback, and all members of the public are
invited to make a submission.
📅 Submissions close: Friday 4 July 2025
📍 Learn more and have your say: click read more
Help shape the future of land and biodiversity management in NSW — share this with your networks and let your voice be heard!
Students Engage with Country, Culture and Community through Bush to Bowl
A memorable day unfolded at Duri Hall last Thursday during the ‘Bush to Bowl’ event, proudly hosted by Tamworth Regional Landcare
Association and supported by the Tamworth Aboriginal Lands Council and the Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre.
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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