[
	{
		"post_id": "337", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "TRLA Open Day Sneak Peek", 
		"post_content_short": "A Little sneak peek into what's going to be on offer at our Nursery Open day on Saturday 18th April!!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/337\/TRLA-Open-Day.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/trla-open-day-sneak-peek\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-26 02:30:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "336", 
		"post_category_id": "6", 
		"post_title": "A big thank you to McCarthy Catholic Collage Environment Club!", 
		"post_content_short": "The Friends of Moore Creek Caves Reserve would like to thank the Environment Club at McCarthy Catholic Collage and the science teacher Shaun\n\tNichols who runs the group.\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\t&nbsp;Several large bags of shredded paper the students recycled was donated to the Friends of Moore Creek Caves Reserve and used for\n\tmulching around new and old plantings as well as adding organic cover to some bare areas.&nbsp; We hope this partnership continues well\n\tinto the future!\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/336\/Picture1.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/what-we-do\/tamworth-landcare-nursery\/a-big-thank-you-to-mccarthy-catholic-collage-environment-club\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-25 23:18:04"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "335", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "TRLA Nursery Open Day!🌱", 
		"post_content_short": "Come along on Saturday, 18th April (9am–3pm) at 300 Wallamore Road, West Tamworth and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly day out. Explore the nursery, chat with friendly volunteers &amp; staff and browse a great range of native plants for sale!!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nDon’t miss the hands-on composting workshop with Dr Ernie Harbott, a great chance to learn practical tips for your garden and great for anyone wanting to improve soil health &amp; reduce waste.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis is a free community event Bring the whole family and enjoy a day connecting with nature!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/335\/TRLA-Native-Plant-Nursery-Open-Day-2026.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/events\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-25 23:08:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "334", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Native Bees, Big Impact: Community Comes Together for Pollinators and Urban Biodiversity", 
		"post_content_short": "TRLA recently hosted two inspiring back-to-back events with native bee educator Clancy Lester, better know as the Bee Man, highlighting the critical role of pollinators and the power of community-driven conservation.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nKicking off at Landcare Learning on Tuesday 17 March, Clancy captivated a crowd of over 50 attendees from across the region. His engaging\npresentation explored the fascinating world of native bees and their relationship with local plants, and how simple actions-", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/334\/IMG_3379.jpeg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/native-bees-big-impact-community-comes-together-for-pollinators-and-urban-biodiversity\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-25 22:45:31"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "333", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "2026 State & Territory Landcare Awards", 
		"post_content_short": "The 2026 State and Territory Landcare Awards stand as a prestigious biennial national Landcare Awards program. The Landcare Awards honour\n\tindividuals, groups and organisations that are making outstanding contributions to caring for the environment in their local communities for\n\tthe benefit of all Australians today, and for generations to come.\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tIn each state and territory, the Landcare Awards will be granted to recognise the achievements that encompass climate action, environmental\n\tleadership, sustainable agriculture, First Nations Peoples, women in landcare, youth, Coastcare and children.\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/333\/231f0824-221b-443c-8bf4-5708f5955671.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/2026-state-and-territory-landcare-awards\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-23 23:22:59"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "332", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Join the Intrepid Landcare Movement!", 
		"post_content_short": "Come and be part of the INTREPID LANDCARE fun!\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tAn exciting and innovative opportunity has emerged for environmentally conscious young people in our community. The Tamworth Regional\n\tLandcare Association (TRLA) has launched an&nbsp;<strong>Intrepid Landcare Group<\/strong>, designed specifically for individuals from their\n\tmid-teens through to their mid-30s.\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tThis initiative invites schools, students, and passionate individuals to get involved in hands-on environmental activities, connect with\n\tlike-minded peers, and make a real difference locally.\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/332\/IMG_5263.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/join-the-intrepid-landcare-movement\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-23 23:12:28"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "331", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Buzzing with Learning: Bee Hotel Workshop Inspires Students at Kurrawong Park!", 
		"post_content_short": "On Wednesday, 18 March, students (together with their parents\/guardians) at Kurrawong Park in Tamworth enjoyed an engaging and hands-on bee\n\thotel workshop with Clancy Lester, the “Bee Man.”\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tClancy was an incredible presenter, and students were captivated by his knowledge and enthusiasm. They thoroughly enjoyed his presentation\n\twhile learning how to build a variety of bee hotels using different materials and designs to support native bee populations.\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/331\/IMG_8045.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/buzzing-with-learning-bee-hotel-workshop-inspires-students-at-kurrawong-park\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-23 23:04:12"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "330", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "North West Local Land Services - March & April Events", 
		"post_content_short": "The Latest Calendar for any upcoming events hosted by the North West Local Land Services in March &amp; April.&nbsp;", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/330\/IMG_3389.jpeg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/north-west-local-land-services-march-and-april-events\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-23 22:57:14"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "329", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Know Your General Biosecurity Duty", 
		"post_content_short": "Do you know your General Biosecurity Duty?<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThese are some vital tips and resources to help prevent, eliminate and minimise pests, weeds, diseases and their impacts!!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/329\/8a565026-ac63-49b0-85f6-9c9b03ea7991.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/regional-and-primary-industries\/biosecurity\/general-biosecurity-duty", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-23 22:53:13"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "328", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "The Fuel & Drought Crisis - Real Solutions Real Farmers", 
		"post_content_short": "The Fuel &amp; Drought Crisis - Real Solutions Real Farmers!🌾<br \/>\nFarming is tough right now from rising fuel costs, ongoing drought, and plenty of uncertainty. This two-day workshop at Warrah Creek Hall is all about practical, real-world solutions from people who understand what you’re facing. Join Kevin Elmy and Mike McCosker to learn simple,\nproven ways to build healthier soils, cut input costs, and improve resilience.🌾April 9–10, 2026<br \/>\n📍 Warrah Creek Hall<br \/>\n🍽 Morning tea &amp; lunch provided<br \/>\n<br \/>\nBring your questions and come have a chat!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/328\/KEVIN-ELMY-POSTER-FINAL.png", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1553201", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-20 09:07:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "327", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "WildSeek Supports the Conservation and Rescue of Koalas and Other Native Species", 
		"post_content_short": "<a href=\"\/\">Tamworth Regional Landcare Association<\/a>&nbsp;became a WildSeek Community Hub in 2022. The project\n\treceived three years of funding to help identify koala populations within the Namoi Valley Region. In its first year, Landcare Australia with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) assisted the WildSeek Community Hub in obtaining equipment, survey methodology training, guidance in CASA approval for obtaining their RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) and ReOC (Remote Operator Certification).&nbsp;&nbsp;", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/327\/James-Filby-Chief-Remote-Drone-Pilot-at-Tamworth-Regional-Landca-1536x1152.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/landcareaustralia.org.au\/news\/wildseek-supports-the-conservation-and-rescue-of-koalas-and-other-native-species\/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Monthly%20Update%20%7C%20Landcare%20Awards%20Nominations%20Open%2C%20Grants%20fo", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-18 04:51:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "326", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Transforming Farm Dams into Ecological Assets  Coca-Cola Australia and Landcare Australia", 
		"post_content_short": "At Cheyenne Dam in Somerton, NSW, our own Wayne and Nell Chaffey have transformed a drought-degraded farm dam into a thriving ecological asset through a project supported by the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation and Landcare Australia.<br \/>\nThis project&nbsp;has already seen some great results from local native waterbirds retuning and improvement of habitat, it is a great model\nof&nbsp;combining farm productivity with environmental stewardship.<br \/>\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/326\/Picture2.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/transforming-farm-dams-into-ecological-assets-coca-cola-australia-and-landcare-australia\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-16 20:47:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "325", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Weathering the Seasons: Cover Crops for Climate Smart Farming", 
		"post_content_short": "Join Local Land Services for a practical, hands-on workshop exploring how cover crops can improve soil health and build resilience on your\nfarm.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n📅 Monday 16 March 2026<br \/>\n📍 Emerald Hill Community Hall<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHear from industry experts, see a live roller-crimper demonstration, and learn about soil health, moisture outlooks and climate-smart farming practices.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/325\/1a651f1f-095e-4286-908f-82d35745b858.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/departments-and-agencies\/local-land-services\/events\/weathering-seasons-cover-crops-for-climate-smart-farming", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-06 00:47:32"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "324", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Intrepid Landcare Property Tour – Kamilaroi Cattle Company", 
		"post_content_short": "Intrepid Landcare Property Tour – Kamilaroi Cattle Company<br \/>\n<br \/>\n&nbsp;Last Saturday, 1st March, Intrepid Landcare participants gathered at Kamilaroi Cattle Company for a truly outstanding and insightful\nproperty tour hosted by Charlie Thurgate.With a good group of engaged attendees, the day was marked by thoughtful questions, open discussion\nand genuine curiosity.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/324\/0a0f1222-31e6-4769-947a-af84a624bee9.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/intrepid-landcare-property-tour-kamilaroi-cattle-company\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-03 01:06:07"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "323", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Composting Workshop With Dr Ernie Harbott", 
		"post_content_short": "🌱 Composting with Dr Ernie Harbott 🌱\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tJoin North West Local Land Services for a hands-on composting workshop in Tamworth! Learn simple, practical skills to create healthy,\n\tproductive soil using sustainable methods.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n🗓 Saturday, 18 April 2026<br \/>\n⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm<br \/>\n📍 Tamworth Landcare Nursery, 300 Wallamore Rd, Westdale<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/323\/674b746e-4999-454a-8fb5-eca7ed77ccce.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/composting-workshop-with-dr-ernie-harbott\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-23 23:15:17"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "321", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "TRLA Small Grants Program", 
		"post_content_short": "Applications are now open for the&nbsp;<strong>Tamworth Regional Landcare Association Small Grants Program<\/strong>&nbsp;— a great\nopportunity to bring your local environmental or community project to life. Funding is available for practical, on-ground activities that\nsupport biodiversity, sustainability, and community engagement across our region. Get your ideas in before&nbsp;<strong>March 1<\/strong>&nbsp;and\nlet us help turn them into action!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/321\/small-grants.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/funding-support\/trla-small-grants-program\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-19 01:59:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "320", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Meet Clancy Lester (The Bee Man) - Coming To Tamworth", 
		"post_content_short": "If you’ve heard the buzz about native bees lately, chances are you’ve come across Clancy Lester — affectionately known as “The Bee Man.”\nClancy is an environmental educator and researcher, focusing on Australia’s incredible native bees!", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/320\/Clancy-Lester-.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/meet-clancy-lester-the-bee-man-coming-to-tamworth\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-19 01:43:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "319", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Landcare Learning - With Clancy Lester", 
		"post_content_short": "You may have seen that Clancy Lester, also known as&nbsp;<em>The&nbsp;Bee&nbsp;Man<\/em>, is heading to Tamworth! Before\nbuilding&nbsp;bee&nbsp;hotels at Currawong Park, Clancy will be our guest speaker at Landcare Learning on March 17 at UNE centre, where\nhe’ll explore Australia’s native&nbsp;bees, their relationship with flowering plants, and simple, practical actions we can all take to\nsupport biodiversity. &nbsp;This is a free event, with light refreshments but please visit the link and register to secure your seat. If you\nhave any questions, please contact Susan –&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:susan@trla.org.au\">susan@trla.org.au<\/a>&nbsp;or 0400590776", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/319\/bee-man-Landcare-Learnings-March-17th.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "url", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3pd7hf8e", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-19 00:55:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "318", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "A Guided Bird Walk On The Farm", 
		"post_content_short": "Join North West Local Land Services in Winton\/Tamworth on 11 March (9:00am-12:00pm) for a fascinating morning exploring birds led by bird\necologist Steve Debus and local birdwatchers Alex Hunt and Denise Kane!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis engaging morning will explore topics such as recent bird surveys and the results of these surveys, the impact of farming practices on bird diversity and habitat features to support birdlife and much more.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhether you're a landholder, bird enthusiast or simply curious about nature this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect and enjoy the\noutdoors.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/318\/Bird-Activity-Field-day-at-Winton.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "event", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/event-rsvp\/a-guided-bird-walk-on-the-farm\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-18 22:32:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "317", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Landcare Leadership Program – Chaffey Dam | 27–28 March", 
		"post_content_short": "We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity for young people to grow their leadership skills, connect with like-minded changemakers, and\n\ttake part in hands-on environmental action.<br \/>\n\t<br \/>\n\tThe&nbsp;<strong>Landcare Leadership Program<\/strong>&nbsp;will be held at&nbsp;<strong>Chaffey Dam<\/strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>27–28\n\tMarch<\/strong>&nbsp;and\n\tis open to young people aged&nbsp;<strong>13–35<\/strong>.<strong><\/strong>\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/317\/ec78699e-9694-47e6-b227-4e9166cc42f3.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/landcare-leadership-program-chaffey-dam-27-28-march\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-18 21:37:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "316", 
		"post_category_id": "6", 
		"post_title": "Keeping Your Plants Going in the Extremes of Summer Heat", 
		"post_content_short": "Our North West Slopes \/ Namoi Valley has its own very particular mix of heat, wind, clay soils and brutal dry spells. Below is advice that\n\tis informed by our hot summers, cracking clays, exposure, and regeneration-scale plantings. It also has application to suburban gardens &nbsp;\n\n<br \/><br \/>North West Slopes &amp; Namoi Valley (Bush Regeneration Plantings)\n<br \/><br \/>&nbsp;\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/316\/IMG_3789.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/what-we-do\/tamworth-landcare-nursery\/keeping-your-plants-going-in-the-extremes-of-summer-heat\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-17 00:42:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "314", 
		"post_category_id": "6", 
		"post_title": "Now’s the Time to Plan for Autumn Tree Planting", 
		"post_content_short": "Planting trees is a long-term investment in the health, productivity and resilience of your property. While the act of planting may still be a few months away, now is the ideal time to start planning and preparing for your autumn planting program, a season widely recognised as the\nmost successful time to establish farm trees.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/314\/Yellow-Box-Euc-Melliodora.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/why-autumn-is-the-best-season-for-planting-farm-trees-plan-ahead-for-success\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-19 05:58:02"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "313", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Exploring Grassy Box Woodlands and Wildlife Corridors", 
		"post_content_short": "On 15 December, around 35 enthusiastic community members joined TRLA for a fascinating Grassy Box Woodland Field Trip, visiting Klori\n\tTravelling Stock Reserve (TSR) at Somerton for a morning session.\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/313\/IMG_3026.jpeg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/exploring-grassy-box-woodlands-and-wildlife-corridors\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-19 00:53:43"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "312", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Blackville TreeTroff Update", 
		"post_content_short": "Following my initial report on the TreeTroff installation at Blackville Public School on 4<sup>th<\/sup> November, I made &nbsp;a quick trip\n\tout to Blackville Public School on 15<sup>th<\/sup> December.&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t<br \/>\n\tThis was &nbsp;an opportunity for staff, students and myself to gain more understanding of the process of the TreeTroff equipment and\n\tprogram...\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/312\/IMG_4764.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/blackville-treetroff-update\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-19 00:40:38"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "311", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Upper Mooki Landcare’s Creekbank Stabilization and Water Management workshop", 
		"post_content_short": "28 Landowners attended Upper Mooki Landcare’s Creekbank Stabilization and Water Management workshop on 15th November.&nbsp; Presented by\nlandowner and UMLC member Roger Ottery, and UMLC Chair Andrew Wylie, the day was well planned, enabling participants to visit 3 varying\nsites.&nbsp; These included observation of a new paddock swale with spill, use of embedded logs to direct creek water flow, &nbsp;and a\ndemonstration of making and placing Rock Bags and a Rock Mattress directly into the creek.&nbsp; The day was beautifully catered for by UMLC\nmembers and finished with a BBQ on the creek and much ongoing dialogue. &nbsp;Feedback was very positive and included requests for return\nvisits to monitor the progress of the sites.&nbsp;", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/311\/Site-2.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/upper-mooki-landcares-creekbank-stabilization-and-water-management-workshop\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-19 00:35:18"
	}
]