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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. 



Latest News

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.

Learn the art of Nature Journaling with Henrietta Mooney

Reconnect with nature, spark your creativity, and enjoy a mindful afternoon outdoors!

2025 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Now Open!

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!

Join us for a magical evening under the stars as 130+ incredible photos light up Fitzroy Plaza for the TRLA Photography Awards N

Join us for a magical evening under the stars as 130+ incredible photos light up Fitzroy Plaza for the TRLA Photography Awards Night!

Friday, August 8 | 6–8 PM
Burger Urge, Fitzroy Plaza, Tamworth

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.

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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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