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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Interested in climate and storytelling? This event looks like one to check out!
Scenes from the Climate Era is showing at the Capitol Theatre Tamworth on Thursday 19 June. Blending
drama, humour and insight, it explores life in a rapidly changing world through a series of short, powerful scenes.
The Bupa Foundation is offering grants of up to $10,000 to charities and community groups focused on creating a healthy planet through our
2025 Community Grants program.If you’re part of a group helping people or the environment thrive, we want to hear from you! Tap the link in
bio to apply:https://ms.spr.ly/6181SuAiH
Peel Wetlands Stage 6 Biology River Health Workshop
The Peel Wetlands Stage 6 Biology River Health Workshop was made possible through the outstanding leadership and coordination of Katie Rowe.
Katie's efforts, supported by an exceptional team of educators, ensured the success of this two-day event, which focused on environmental
science and sustainability. TRLA proudly supported this educational initiative, which was held on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May 2025.
The event, in partnership with Peel High School and Farrer M.A.H.S., was designed to inspire students and provide them with invaluable
insights into the environmental sciences.
Financial Literacy and Investing in Natural Capital Sessions – Build Financial and Natural Wealth for Your Farm
North West Local Land Services in partnership with Principal Economist Janine Powell from AgEcon invite you to gain a deeper understanding
of the financial advantages of managing natural capital on your farm at workshops located in Tamworth (20 May) and Narrabri (27 May).
The sessions will explore:
• monitoring your farm’s financial and enterprise performance
• understanding the link between natural assets and financial outcomes
• local farm case studies on assessing natural capital
• an update on natural capital markets
• Local Land Services natural capital service
This workshop will equip you with practical tools and insights to strengthen your farm’s financial resilience while enhancing its
environmental sustainability.
Got a prickly problem on your patch? Join us May 20 to learn how to spot, stop, and manage invasive cacti with Harrisia Cactus Project
Officer Debi Bancroft!
Interested in Carbon Projects but have been waiting to see what it looks like on farm? Now's your chance. Atlas Carbon in
partnership with NSW Government and Wilmot Cattle Co will be holding an on farm field day in Nundle on 17th June.
Bookings now open!
Stay up to date with the latest events, make sure you check out the North West Local Land Services website, newsletter and socials. Other
events pop up that are not currently listed so it is a great way to stay up to date with following links listed below.
Bogong Moths usually migrate in spring each year, especially from southern Queensland, central NSW and western Victoria to the Australian
Alps, and then back again in autumn. Recent research suggests they may also be in South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, but more
data is needed - including via Moth Tracker.
Bogong Moths are facing a number of threats, including extreme weather events, drought and climate change, light pollution on their
migration routes, changed wide-scale agricultural practices and insecticides, predation by introduced species and habitat loss. Following an
estimated 99.5% collapse, Bogong Moths were added to the IUCN Endangered Species list in December 2021. Scientists are currently working
hard to understand more about the decline of Bogong Moths and how to protect the species, so with Moth Tracker, we can all do our bit to
help!
During the Bogong Moth’s spring to summer migration in 2023, we received 594 moth sightings on Moth Tracker, with 291 of those confirmed to
be Endangered Bogong Moths. To all the Moth Trackers out there, thank you for your support!
A map of Victoria, Australia showing the Bogong Moths' annual migration route from NS and SA down to Victoria's alpine region
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.
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.
Mari ngiyani winangaylanha ganunga-waanda yanaylanha, dhaymaarr ganugu-waanda nhama ngarrangarranmaldanhi.
[We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people and custodians of this land]
Gomeroi People are the traditional custodians of the waterways and the land on which we work and live.
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend
that respect to all Aboriginal people.