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2025 Photo Competition:
Biodiversity

The 2025 Landcare Photography Competition celebrated the theme of biodiversity, inviting our community to capture the beauty and diversity of local landscapes. From rainforests to backyards, entrants showcased the many ways nature thrives across our region. This year’s winning image, “Off Farm – Bush Walk” by Judy Lisle, was praised for its vibrant detail and powerful reminder of the interconnected life within a single patch of forest.

Winner: 1st is Judy Lisle Off farm - Bush Walk

Judges Comments:
"A Living Tapestry: This vibrant snapshot from Tamworth’s highland rainforest captures the incredible biodiversity thriving in just one small patch of undergrowth — from moss-draped branches and flowering shrubs to ferns and fungi, every layer tells a story of resilience and interconnected life."



2nd is Lisa Thomas - Biodiversity in the Veggie Patch
Judges Comments:
"Backyard Biodiversity: A flourishing home garden in Tamworth showcases the power of community stewardship — where vegetables, flowers, and native plants grow side by side, supporting pollinators, soil health, and local resilience."

3rd is Nell Chaffey - Watching and Waiting
Judges Comments:
"The Small Guardians: This striking close-up of a spider reminds us that even the tiniest creatures play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance — from pest control to pollination support, biodiversity thrives in the unseen corners of our world."


Junior 1st is Cora Gidley-Baird -  JUNIOR
Judges Comments:
"Perched Perspectives: Captured with a keen young eye, this image shows a lizard basking on a weathered tree stump — a perfect snapshot of how native wildlife relies on even the oldest trees for shelter, sun, and survival in a diverse and thriving landscape."


2nd is Christopher Debrenceny - Incognito JUNIOR
Judges Comments:
"Hidden in Plain Sight: This clever close-up reveals a perfectly camouflaged frog nestled among the rocks — a reminder that biodiversity isn’t always bold and bright; sometimes, it’s quietly blending in, waiting to be discovered by a careful eye."


3rd is Oscar Kelly - River escape JUNIOR
Judges Comments:
"This photo beautifully captures the diverse ecosystems thriving at the water’s edge. From the aquatic habitat beneath the surface to the varied plant life on land, it’s a peaceful reminder of how biodiversity connects all elements of our natural environment. A thoughtful and well-composed image celebrating nature in action."


Please enjoy this gallery of all the photo entries. 



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GYL Cupp & Catchup

GYL Cupp & Catchup

A reminder for Gomeroi Yinarr members and friend to join GYL for a warm Cuppa & Catch-Up on Saturday 21st December.

The catchups provide a gentle space to yarn, breathe out, reconnect, and share some end-of-year joy together.
Bring your stories, your laughter, your sisterhood — and we’ll bring the cuppas.

“Discover a Hidden Woodland Gem: Klori TSR Field Trip with Ecologist David Carr”

Join us for a guided bus trip to the Klori Travelling Stock Route near Somerton with ecologist David Carr from Stringybark Ecological. Explore a rare remnant grassy-box woodland rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, and learn about the conservation value of these unique ecosystems. We’ll then visit the McVeigh family property, “Aytonlea,” Winton, where over 7,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted to create a thriving, biodiverse landscape. The day will conclude with lunch at Aytonlea and an opportunity to reflect on how thoughtful land management can balance conservation and productivity across our rural environments.

An exciting and innovative opportunity for environmentally conscious youth is on the horizon!

Come and join the fun!🤩 
An exciting and innovative opportunity for environmentally conscious youth is on the horizon!

The Tamworth TRLA is establishing an INTREPID LANDCARE GROUP targeted at individuals ranging from their mid-teens to their mid-30s. We encourage schools, school students, and interested individuals to contact us if this initiative piques your interest. What actions can Intrepid Landcare take to empower you, young individuals, and communities to engage in meaningful activities? Enabling stuff that happens- Intrepid Landcare Australia (https://intrepidlandcare.org/enabling-stuff-that-happens/) 

Contact: Kate Spry 

Email: kate@trla.orga.au 

Ph: 0428 267 912

Community Takes Action on Common ‘Indian’ Myna Tamworth

Community Takes Action on Common ‘Indian’ Myna Tamworth

If you’ve spent time around Tamworth’s Peel Street cafés, you’ve probably noticed the cheeky Indian Mynas darting between tables, snatching crumbs, and leaving more than a little mess behind. While they might look harmless, these introduced birds are a serious pest — and local community members are banding together to do something about it.

Blackville Public School has joined the TreeTroff Program!

On Tuesday I (Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah Local Landcare Coordinator) had the great pleasure of joining the students and staff of Blackville Public School, and Wes Leedham and Carl Holmsby  from the NSW DET Environmental Education Centre at Coonabarabran, to install a Tree Troff in the playground. 

2025 Landcare conference videos and ressources

Did you miss the landcare conference? If so, You can now watch all the speaker presentation videos from the 2025 National Landcare Conference, and the 2025 National Landcare Awards event online. We have also published over 50 poster presentations that were on display at the conference. 

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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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