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2024 TRLA Annual General Meeting Wrap-Up

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Tamworth Regional Landcare Association. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our achievements, share plans for the future, and connect with our dedicated members.

Special Thanks to John Asquith

We were delighted to welcome John Asquith from Land for Wildlife as our guest speaker. John delivered an engaging presentation about the Land for Wildlife program, a non-legal, voluntary conservation initiative designed to empower landowners to protect and enhance biodiversity on their properties. His insights left our members inspired and informed about practical ways to contribute to conservation efforts.

Gratitude to Outgoing Committee Members

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our departing committee members for their dedication and the countless hours they have invested in supporting our mission. Your hard work has been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for your contributions.

Welcome to the 2025 Committee

Congratulations to our new TRLA Executive and Committee members for 2025! We look forward to working together to continue driving Landcare initiatives in our community.

2025 TRLA Executive:

  • President: Wayne Chaffey
  • Vice President: George Macdonald
  • Treasurer: Stephanie Cameron
  • Minute Secretary: Nell Chaffey

2025 TRLA Committee Members:

  • Lyn Allen
  • Jean Coady
  • John Simpson
  • Aurelie Quade
  • Kate Masters
  • Wayne Collinson

The President’s Report, which highlights the year’s achievements and future goals, can be accessed here.

Thank you all for your ongoing support of Tamworth Regional Landcare. Together, we’re making a real difference for our community and the environment.



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“THE FUEL AND DROUGHT CRISIS” UPPER MOOKI LANDCARE & CARBON8 WORKSHOP

This report summarises feedback from 23 participants who attended a soil health event led by Kevin Elmy (Canadian Soil Health Educator) and Mike McCosker (from Carbon8) on April 9-10 2026 conducted by Upper Mooki Landcare and Carbon8. The event was designed to enhance knowledge and practical skills related to soil health, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable farming practices. The event was funded by a Tamworth Regional Landcare Small Grant, in combination with sponsorship from Carbon8, enabling minimum ticket price.

Nursery Plant Sale!

The TRLA Nursery shadehouse is FULL, and we need to make room for new stock and some renovations, so we’re holding a huge Shadehouse Clearance Sale!

If you’ve been thinking about adding natives to your garden, starting a habitat patch, or planting around your property, now is the perfect time.

With recent rain across the region and warm soil temperatures still hanging around, conditions are ideal for planting and helping new plants establish before winter.

🌿 All ready to go stock just $2 per tubestock
🌿 Trees, shrubs, grasses and pollinator plants
🌿 Locally grown plants suited to our region
🌿 Sale runs through June or until stock runs out.  

Landcare Learnings: Exploring Permaculture Through Film and Conversation

Our latest Landcare Learnings event on May 12, brought together community members for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening focused on permaculture and sustainable living. With a slightly different format to usual, the event attracted a diverse audience of around 25 attendees, including familiar Landcare faces and newcomers keen to learn more about living sustainably.

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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.

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funding support

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.

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