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	{
		"post_id": "349", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Why Soil Microbes Run the Underground Economy - By Dr Aurelie Quade", 
		"post_content_short": "Do you know what the Euro, the Australian dollar, the Yen, the British pound and the Dirham have in common with soil carbon, total carbon,\n\torganic carbon, recalcitrant carbon and labile carbon? They are all forms of currency.\n\n<blockquote>\n\t“Soil microbes are not some benevolent gifts from nature. They are genius economists, not trading in dollars, but in carbon.”\n<\/blockquote>\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/349\/man-farmer-hands-soil-background-captured-arm_587895-5156.avif", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/why-soil-microbes-run-the-underground-economy-by-dr-aurelie-quade\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-30 02:39:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "348", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "TRLA Small Grants Recipient's", 
		"post_content_short": "2026 TRLA Small Grants Recipients Announced!!\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tWe are excited to announce the recipients of our 2026 Small Grants Program, with over $21,000 awarded to support local environmental and\n\tcommunity initiatives across the region.\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tThis year’s program attracted a strong and diverse range of applications from schools, Landcare groups and community organisations. The\n\tquality of submissions was outstanding, reflecting the passion and commitment of our community to improving the environment, building\n\tresilience and strengthening local connections.\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/348\/Close-of-Small-Grants-Program-2026.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/trla-small-grants-recipients\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-30 02:32:05"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "347", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Just A farmer Screening", 
		"post_content_short": "<strong>Join the Upper Peel Landcare Group for a heartfelt afternoon at Nundle Memorial Hall, featuring a screening of the powerful\nAustralian film Just a Farmer. This moving story explores resilience, grief, and the often-unspoken realities of life on the land, shining a\nlight on the mental health challenges faced by farming families and the importance of reaching out and supporting one another.<\/strong>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/347\/Nundle-Memorial-Hall-Just-a-Farmer-May-17-(1).jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/events\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-29 23:18:40"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "346", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Nursery Weekly Sale!", 
		"post_content_short": "This coming week we are selling our Lemon scented Gums for just $3.50!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nRemember we are located at 300 Wallamore Road West Tamworth. Mondays, Wednesday &amp; Fridays between 8:00am - 3:00pm.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/346\/TRLA-Open-Day-Sale.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/nursery-weekly-sale\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-29 22:53:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "345", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Murray Darling Basin Authority Projects", 
		"post_content_short": "&nbsp;A team from the Murray Darling Basin Authority (including its CEO Andrew McConville and a number of key technical staff) visited a\n\tnumber of the project sites along Water Gully on 19 April. This visit was part of an information gathering exercise to inform the current\n\trevision of the Murray Darling Basin Plan due to be released later this year, with the group wishing to better understand water issues and\n\twater management options in the Upper Namoi watershed catchment area.\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/345\/IMG_0041-(1).jpeg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/murray-darling-basin-authority-projects\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-29 22:44:37"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "344", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Have your say on waterway approvals", 
		"post_content_short": "Have you tried to get planning approval for works to protect or rehabilitate your riverbank from flooding?\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tAs part of the Riverbank Rehabilitation Project, Local Land Services is undertaking work to better understand the challenges landholders\n\texperience when seeking approvals for waterways and riverbank works across NSW.\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tThis project includes an anonymous survey to capture insights on the time, cost, effort and approval processes landholders navigate when\n\tundertaking riverbank rehabilitation works, and to identify where improvements could be made to better support landholders in the future.\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/344\/IMG_1009.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/have-your-say-on-waterway-approvals\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-29 22:36:08"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "343", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Welcoming The New Committee of Gunnible Landcare Inc", 
		"post_content_short": "Gunnible Landcare Inc has some new faces following a recent AGM and welcome a new Committee:\n<br \/><br \/>&nbsp;The Executive Committee &nbsp;for 2026 – 27 is:\n<br \/><br \/>President:&nbsp; Geoff Hood.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<br \/><br \/>Vice President:&nbsp; Ian Pine.&nbsp;\n<br \/><br \/>Secretary:&nbsp; Lynette&nbsp; Sanson.&nbsp;\n<br \/><br \/>Treasurer:&nbsp; Margaret Hood.&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<br \/><br \/>&nbsp;Gunnible Landcare Inc has conducted environmentally focused projects in the Gunnedah area since 1997!&nbsp;\n<br \/><br \/>\n\t<br \/>\n\t\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>&nbsp;", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/343\/2741ac94-1541-4b06-baab-46ea345def35.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/welcoming-the-new-committee-of-gunnible-landcare-inc\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-29 22:30:39"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "342", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Flying Ferals - Networking Event For Feral Bird Control", 
		"post_content_short": "A casual get together for anyone concerned about feral birds like the Common (Indian) Myna and Common Starling. The event aims to bring\n\ttogether likeminded people, together with the key supporters of the Tamworth LGA Feral Bird Control Program.\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tTamworth Birdwatchers Inc will be launching the feral bird control trailer, funded by Tamworth Regional Council and made locally by the\n\tTamworth Community Men’s Shed. The trailer, to be parked on Council land, will offer local residents a free and convenient option for the\n\thumane disposal of feral birds trapped at home.&nbsp;\n\n<br \/><br \/><strong>Joe Maguire's Pub, 146-148 Peel St, Tamworth, NSW<\/strong>\n<br \/><br \/><strong>Wednesday, May 13 from 4:30 – 7pm.<\/strong>\n<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/342\/eee91082-a183-4baf-8c53-3e87b7663430.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/events\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-29 22:12:19"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "341", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Introducing the 2026 TRLA Photography Competition", 
		"post_content_short": "In 2026, the world celebrates the International Year of Volunteers 2026, recognising the incredible contribution volunteers make to\ncommunities everywhere—and here in our region, we see that impact every day. This year, Tamworth Regional Landcare Association’s Photography\nCompetition invites you to capture those moments of generosity, connection, and quiet dedication through your lens.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/341\/2026-Photography-Competition.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/introducing-the-2026-trla-photography-competition\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-29 21:55:38"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "340", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Roaming Pet Cats On Native Wildlife", 
		"post_content_short": "Currawong Park Volunteers are making a powerful impact at a local level—bringing the community together to care of a small pocket of urban\nhabitat. Through a recent letterbox drop and a feature on 7NEWS (aired 21 April, with spokespersons Lyn Allen, Phil Spark and Penny Milson),\nthe group is shining a light on an issue that often goes unnoticed: the impact of roaming pet cats on native wildlife.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/340\/Screenshot-2026-04-28-144340.png", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/news\/roaming-pet-cats-on-native-wildlife\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-29 21:50:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "339", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "A Deep Dive into Soil, Water and the Little Critters in Our Environment – SCHOOLS Biodiversity Day", 
		"post_content_short": "<strong><br \/><\/strong>We invite primary schools within approximately 100 km of Bingara to take part in a full-day, hands-on excursion,\n\tdelivered in conjunction with Carbon 8, TRLA and LLS.\n\n<br \/><br \/>\n\tStudents will engage in practical learning experiences exploring soil health, water cycles, biodiversity, and the important role farming\n\tfamilies play in supporting resilient communities.<br \/>\n\t<br \/>\n\t<br \/>", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/339\/7322543b-73f0-4eaa-ac48-4eb7f3028320.png", 
		"post_content_type": "event", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/event-rsvp\/a-deep-dive-into-soil-water-and-the-little-critters-in-our-environment-schools-biodiversity-day\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-24 03:26:07"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "338", 
		"post_category_id": "1", 
		"post_title": "Landcare Learning", 
		"post_content_short": "<strong>Landcare Learning - The New Peasants Documentary: Urban &amp; Peri Urban Food Production.<br>\n\t<br>\n\tDiscover how a new generation is transforming the way we grow and share food at our screening of The New Peasant this May 12.<br>\n\tStay for a lively Q&amp;A with local experts and community gardeners,<br>\n\tand follow the link to register or learn more.<\/strong>\n", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/media\/website_posts\/338\/9b6b97bc-fc52-4fee-b197-2b964430548b.jpg", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.trla.org.au\/events\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-04-24 03:19:30"
	}, 
	{
		"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"
	}
]