Macdonald River Restoration Group


The Macdonald River Restoration Group has a simple and clear action plan for their stretch of the Macdonald River. Their plan is as follows:

1) Continue working on removing privet and cleaning up the riverbank on the south-eastern side of the low level bridge, where trees have been planted.

2) Spray weeds and growth on “sand slugs” near low-level bridge and further down behind the hotel. If weeds are killed then sand may wash downstream with next flood event.

3) Remove low-lying branch from Basket Willow on western side of low-level bridge

4) Cut off stumps from willows behind hotel.


5) Remove basket willows either side of weeping willows behind hotel.


6) Spray blackberries along south-western side of old bridge.


7) Clean up area along river below BBQ’s at Memorial Park.

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Annual General Meeting

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 6 September 2025. The evening will begin at 5:00 pm for a 5:30 pm start, with a brief AGM , dinner followed by a presentation from special guest speaker Henrietta Mooney.
Henrietta, a Natural History Illustrator, will share how she documents Australia's unique biodiversity and how her creative practice intersects with Landcare values.
To learn more about Henrietta and to get inspired before the event please check out her website here. https://www.henriettamooney.com/
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Campfire Gathering

The North West Region was recently lucky enough to be chosen to take part in a series of  Campfire Gatherings which are being initiated as a trial before a broader


Expressions of Interest Open – Cover Cropping

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from growers to participate in a new project being delivered across the North West Local Land Services region through to June 2026. 

 

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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