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Decision time for Riverprize applicants
Landcare entrants for the 2012 Riverprize will soon have to decide whether to apply for the Australian Riverprize or the Thiess International Riverprize. The Australian Riverprize and the Thiess International Riverprize are awarded by the International RiverFoundation each year for excellence ...

Victorians recognised on Australia Day Honours List
Four prominent Victorian landcarers have been recognised with medals of the Order of Australia on the prestigious Australia Day 2012 Honours List, which was announced by the Governor-General on Australia Day. Lindsay Smith of Horsham was recognised for his service to ...

Australian Agriculture "The Greatest Story Never Told"
Landcare celebrates Australian Year of the Farmer. Australian Year of the Farmer is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the contribution of our nations farmers, farming groups and agricultural organisations across the country. They are key managers of our natural resources and ...

Clean Up Australia Day 2012
Keep Australia Beautiful WA invites you to join thousands of Western Australians in making a difference to our environment on Clean Up Australia Day 2012. Register at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or free call 1800 CUADAY (1800 282 329) If your organisation would like to ...

GRDC launches its new Weeds Ute Guide for iPhone®
The GRDC Weeds: Ute Guide is now available to download for your iPhone, with other smartphone types coming soon. The application is designed to be used in the paddock by growers to assist in identifying the most common annual, biennial and perennial weeds. Where ...

Corporations, People and the Planet
Sigourney Weaver, Bob Geldof and David Suzuki headline Melbourne event to discuss the future of the planet. An extraordinary array of talent headlined by acclaimed actress Sigourney Weaver, scientist David Suzuki and musician/humanitarian Bob Geldof will examine what it takes for ...

Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management Magazine
Issue 53, Spring/Summer 2011: Landcare Awards Feature - Click here to read it online. In this latest 'bumper' edition of the Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management Magazine read the inspiring stories of this year's State Landcare Award winners, who were announced ...

Biodiversity Restoration Workshops Tap Community Interest
New emerging opportunities under Carbon Farming and the Biodiversity Fund have tapped into a rich vein of enthusiasm for knowledge in regional Australia. Greening Australia in partnership with Landcare Australia Limited and with the support of the Australian Government, will host ...

Turf Australia Junior Landcare Perfect Patch of Green
Turf Australia has partnered with Junior Landcare to run the Perfect Patch of Green program, which will invite schools and youth groups to describe how natural turf would enhance their environment and how their school grounds or recreational areas would ...

2012 Careers in Agriculture Expo
Help shape the future for careers in Australian agriculture The 2012 Careers in Agriculture Expo provides an opportunity to showcase the exciting and diverse agricultural-based career and study opportunities to attendees including: • High school students • Tertiary students • Careers Advisors and Teachers • ...

How big has your watermelon grown?
We are now in the final days of the challenge, so remember to log the final weight of your watermelon online by 5pm on Friday 24 February 2012. When you update your progress on the Junior Landcare Challenge web site you ...

Have fun in the sun with Victoria's Summer by the Sea 2012
Make the most of your coast with Summer by the Sea 2011, from 2 – 22 January! Get ready to join in and celebrate Victoria’s coast in the 18th annual Summer by the Sea festival. There is something for everyone at ...

Coles and Junior Landcare celebrate the 1000 gardens photo competition
In March 2011, Coles and Junior Landcare celebrated their 1000th garden grant with a photo competition. The theme was "my favourite thing in the garden". Some of the fantastic entries from that competition can be seen here.

See what Sydney's coast has to offer with Summerama!
Summerama: Summer Activities Program Summerama will engage thousands of Sydneysiders to become reacquaintedwith our ocean, wetland and bush treasures as part of the Sydney Coastal Council's Summer Activity Program. Summerama is focused on providing opportunities for Sydney communities to engage with ...

$1.68 million in grants for Regional Landcare Facilitators announced
Talking carbon with land managers Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today announced $1.68 million in grants for regional facilitators who will help farmers, land managers and Indigenous Australians benefit from the Carbon Farming Initiative. The grants will be ...

Landcare Australia and Keep Australia Beautiful WA partner
Landcare Australia and Keep Australia Beautiful in Western Australia have entered into a project partnership which will see the organisations cross promoting each other’s activities and programs. Both Keep Australia Beautiful WA and Landcare Australia share the objective of working towards ...

Be Natural and Landcare Australia support 28 community groups
A total of $125,000 of funding has been awarded to 28 local environmental volunteer groups across Australia as part of the Be Natural Landcare grants program. The projects funded through this new initiative are diverse in nature and location and are ...

Watermelon Challenge Update
The Yates Junior Landcare Watermelon Challenge is well under way, and we are already starting to see some huge melons! For those who are participating in the challenge, remember to update your progress at www.juniorlandcarechallenge.com.au in order to be in ...

NSW community environmental groups benefit from generous bequest
Landcare Australia today announced funding of $300,000 for 13 community environmental groups in New South Wales through the Raymond Borland Bequest grants program, which launched earlier this year. The funding will support community groups and other organisations in New South Wales ...

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - Threatened species, ecological communities or key threatening processes listing
Nominations are invited for the assessment period starting 1 October 2012, for any species, ecological communities or key threatening processes to be considered for listing under national environment law. Threatened species and ecological communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity ...

Biodiversity Fund opens for Australia's farmers and other land managers
Applications for funding under a key part of the Gillard Government’s strategy to cut carbon pollution and secure a clean energy future will open today. A healthy environment and storing carbon in the Australian landscape go ...

Perth Metro Coast e-news issue 8 available
The 8th Edition of Perth Metro Coast e-news is now available. Highlights: Coastal Awards for Excellence 2011 Coastcare in the Kwinana Industries Area an award finalist Coastal Weeds Forum Green Jobs Corps fencing the beach ‘Caring for our coast – Community, Horticulture and Beachfront ...

MobileMuster’s old phones become 20,000 more trees around Australia’s coastline
Thanks to many Australian’s recycling their old mobile phones and accessories as part of MobileMuster’s ‘Old phones, more trees’ campaign, more than 20,000 trees will be planted around Australia’s coastline by volunteer Landcare and Coastcare groups. MobileMuster is the mobile phone ...

Key environmental organisations pledge to work together
Leading environmental non-profit organisations, Greening Australia and Landcare Australia have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on projects and programs that can be delivered more effectively in partnership between both organisations. Both will apply their extensive expertise and ...

2012 Riverprize
Applications are now being sought for The Thiess International and Australian Riverprizes, which are awarded for excellence in river management. If your group or a group you know is involved in river, wetland, lake or estuary restoration or protection, ...

Landcare’s everyday heroes recognised
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, and Parliamentary Secretary, Dr Mike Kelly, congratulated the winners of the 2011 state and territory Landcare Awards describing them as genuine everyday heroes. "It takes selflessness and commitment to get out in ...

$7 Million investment in community groups who are caring for our country
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, and Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mike Kelly, announced $7 million in Community Action Grants as part of the Caring for our Country initiative. “Now in its third year, ...

Environmental heroes honoured at 2011 VIC Landcare Awards
Victoria’s Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has paid tribute to thousands of Landcare volunteers across the state at the 2011 Victorian Landcare Awards ceremony at Government House with Governor Alex Chernov AO QC. Mr Smith said the awards ...

Locals get an exclusive look into Porongurup conservation sites
Locals have celebrated the work done on the Ranges Link Project at a community conservation day at the Twin Creeks Reserve in Porongurup, where they were treated to an exclusive bus tour of Porongurup conservation sites that have been rehabilitated ...

Volunteers Awarded at the 2011 SA Landcare Awards
Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Paul Caica thanked volunteers who contribute their time to help protect and preserve South Australia’s unique natural environment. Speaking in parliament, Mr Caica praised the tireless work of the volunteers who were recognised at the ...

Westpac Carbon and agriculture: Making sense of it all
Given our experience in trading carbon in Australia and New Zealand, our leadership in Agribusiness and recognised for sustainability and climate leadership, we want to assist customers and landholders generally, to understand the opportunities and challenges presented by the Carbon ...

Coastline Summer Update 2011/2012
Coordinators Message: Victoria Guess, Coastcare State Coordinator, DSE Hello, and welcome to edition 58 of Coastline, Coastcare’s quarterly magazine. As 2011 comes to a close and we gear up for another Summer by the Sea, it’s a good time to pause ...

Join the Ocean Grove Coastcare Group
Head to www.dse.vic.gov.au/coastcare to find out more about the range of volunteer activities and benefits of joining your local Coastcare group. Transcript We're the new Ocean Grove Coastcare Group. We started our group only 12 months ago. It started as a movie night at ...

Landcare In Focus November 2011 edition now available!
Landcare In Focus November 2011 Edition View Online Landcare In Focus - November 2011 PDF (file size 3.6mb) Request for a hard copy: Send a self addressed envelope with a stamp to Landcare Australia and we will post a copy to you! Landcare In Focus ...

Coles and Junior Landcare – bringing schools to life
Communities around the country will now be able to literally watch their local schools ‘grow’ after Coles and Junior Landcare released the recipients of the third round of grants distributed this year. 101 schools around Australia will receive grants of up ...

Yates Junior Landcare 2011 Watermelon Challenge update
The students of Wollombi Public School have planted the watermelons in three groups: 'Blue Thumbs', 'Team SA', 'Awsomellon'. The seeds have grown! Log on at www.juniorlandcarechallenge.com.au and update your growing progress now! Need some growing tips? Visit the resources section on our ...

Childcare centre wins funds to help transform an unwanted carpark into a green oasis
The brand new Explore & Develop Childcare Centre in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Lilyfield has been awarded $5000 to help turn an urban wasteland into an exciting, child-friendly garden. Coles, Yates and Junior Landcare joined together to offer $10,000 in ...

Territory Environmentalists Applauded at 2011 NT Landcare Awards
Environmentalists and Landcarers from throughout the Territory were applauded for their natural resource management efforts at the 2011 NT Landcare Awards. The awards, which were hosted and co-ordinated by Territory Natural Resource Management, took place at Parliament House where a sizeable ...

Environmental heroes honoured at the 2011 Tasmanian Landcare Awards
Twelve of the state’s most impressive environmental achievements have been recognised at the 2011 TAS Landcare Awards. The biennial awards ceremony, held in Stanley in Tasmania’s far north west, celebrated individuals and community volunteer projects that have made significant contributions to ...

Regent Honeyeater School Insitu Project
The Regent Honeyeater National Recovery Team has determined that community education is an essential element in the process of Regent Honeyeater conservation. Taronga Education Centre’s Regent Honeyeater School Insitu Project equips students and staff with the knowledge, skill and passion to ...

The Bogul Story
The Taronga Education Project - Bogul Mosman High School students have been giving an Aussie Battler a big go! Thirty Year 8 students from Mosman High Schools Academic Extension Class have been busy researching, creating and teaching others about the plight ...

Landcare Landscape - 2011 Volunteering Survey Report
In July and August 2011 a nationwide survey was conducted by Landcare Australia Ltd in order to capture the needs and challenges faced by volunteer Landcare groups (‘Landcare’ including Coastcare, Bushcare, 'Friends of', Rivercare and Dunecare groups). The survey was ...

Australian Government seeks applications for community assessors
Assessors play a crucial role in sustainable natural resource management by representing community perspectives on a range of funding decisions. You could be involved in assessing funding applications for initiatives including Caring for our Country and the Action on the ...

2012 RAS Rural Achiever Award
APPLICATIONS CLOSE IN TWO WEEKS - Calling all 20-27 year olds across New South Wales. Launch your career and shape the future of rural Australia! Each selected Rural Achiever will receive: • A share in $17,000 prize money • All expenses paid, nine-day behind-the-scenes experience ...

Landcare Volunteers making a difference in your community
During Landcare Week 2011, volunteers celebrated the launch of a large biodiversity conservation project with a community planting day. Over 90 volunteers from the community attended including members of the local council, catchment management authority, private landowners and Landcare Australia. Landcare ...

Coastcare VIC Volunteer Forum Video
Coastcare Volunteer State Forum 19th and 20th August 2011. In August 2011 the team at Coastcare organised a two day forum for coastal volunteers in Williamstown. Volunteers from across Victoria had the opportunity to met other volunteers from across the ...

Durness-Borland Landcare Corridor Planting Day
To celebrate Landcare Week, Landcare Australia launched the Borland-Durness Landcare Corridor with a community planting day. The Durness-Borland Landcare Corridor was made possible because of a philanthropic bequest from the Estate of the late Mr Raymond Borland. During extended journeys through ...

Melbourne's urban forest art and design competition
The City of Melbourne is holding an Art and Design Competition to celebrate the UN International Year of Forests and to raise awareness in the community about the importance of our Urban Forest. Winning entries will receive a ...

Grants to realise big ideas from young rural innovators
Grants of up to $22,000 are on offer as part of the 2012 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, said the awards support young people aged ...

Landcare Funding Welcomed - New solutions to old problems
The National Landcare Facilitator, Brett de Hayr has welcomed the announcement of over $31 million in funding for Landcare related projects by the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Joe Ludwig, which will help to find new solutions to ...

Free watermelon seeds for young gardeners
Last chance to enter in the Junior Landcare Watermelon Challenge. Junior gardeners have until September 25th to register for the Yates Junior Landcare Watermelon Challenge. All children aged 16 years and under, including schools and youth groups, can dive into the ...

$30,000 Community grants program for NSW groups now closed
Landcare Australia launches large-scale biodiversity corridor project in the Port Stephens area Landcare Australia invited the local Port Stephens community to celebrate Landcare Week 2011 by launching the Durness-Borland Landcare Corridor project at a community planting day just outside Tea Gardens ...

Landcare Week 2011 - Landcare Volunteer of the day - Arminel Ryan from Cooleman Ridge Parkcare Group
Volunteer of the Day – Arminel Ryan (Cooleman Ridge Parkcare Group) from ACT Arminel Ryan is the Coordinator of the Cooleman Ridge Parkcare Group, and has now been working on the Ridge for six years. [caption id="attachment_5752" align="alignright" width="412" caption="Gosta Lynga, Arminel ...

Landcare Week 2011 - Landcare Volunteer of the day - Nerida Liddle from Darwin High School
Volunteer of the Day – Nerida Liddle – Darwin High School Nerida Liddle is a Year 12 student at Darwin High School, and will graduate this year leaving a strong legacy at the school. [caption id="attachment_5804" align="alignright" width="412" caption="Nerida LIddle from Darwin ...

Landcare Week 2011 - Landcare Volunteer of the day - Andrew Dziedzic from B4C
Volunteer of the Day – Andrew Dziedzic from Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) from QLD Andrew Dziedzic began volunteering with the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) in 2009 so he could increase his practical skills in environmental activities, and ...

Durness Borland Landcare Corridor Community Tree Planting Day
Sunday, September 11th, 11am-1:30pm Durness Station, off Myall Way, Kore Kore Creek Road, Tea Gardens. Located between Tea Gardens and Pacific Highway - look for the Landcare signs Celebrate the launch of the Durness-Borland Landcare Corridor. This is a biodiversity conservation project ...

Landcare Week 2011 - Landcare Volunteer of the day - Bruce Badman
Volunteer of the Day - Thursday 8th September, Bruce Badman from SA [caption id="attachment_5717" align="alignright" width="412" caption="Bruce Badman - Electrofishing"][/caption] Bruce is a farmer from the Victoria-South Australia border and has been instrumental in protecting the endangered Yarra Pygmy Perch, a small ...

Environmental heroes honoured at 2011 QLD Landcare Awards
8 September 2011: A selection of the state’s most impressive environmental achievements were recognised at the 2011 Queensland Landcare Awards. The biennial awards ceremony, held yesterday at Government House in Paddington, celebrated individual and community volunteer projects that have made significant ...

$31.3m funding boost for Landcare and sustainable agriculture
8 September 2011: More than $31 million will be invested in 116 Landcare, sustainable agriculture and pest and weed management projects this year as part of the Gillard Government’s Caring for our Country initiative. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator ...

Environmental heroes honoured at 2011 ACT Landcare Awards
8 September 2011: Ten of the Territory’s most impressive environmental achievements have been recognised at the 2011 ACT Landcare Awards. The biennial awards ceremony, held this morning in Acton to coincide with ACT Landcare Week, celebrated individual and community volunteer projects ...

Student Challenge funded scholarships for State Government schools
Experience the world of conservation Imagine spending a week in an amazing place with students from all over Australia finding solutions for a more sustainable environment. Student Challenge is a unique, once in a lifetime opportunity for a select number of ...

Coastline Spring Update 2011
Coordinators Message: Victoria Guess, Coastcare State Coordinator, DSE Hello, and welcome to the spring 2011 edition of Coastline. In this edition of Coastline we will explore some of the issues and projects being undertaken by coastal volunteers along the Victorian coastline. The ...

Scouts Australia unveils new criteria for getting your Landcare Badge
Scouts Australia and Landcare Australia are proud to announce changes to the Scouts Landcare Badge, making receiving a Badge easier than ever. Mr. Fergus Lloyd, Scout Australia’s National Environment Advisor said, “We want every scout involved in the important task of ...

Landcare Week 2011 - Landcare Volunteer of the day - Glen Johnson - Baranduda Landcare
Volunteer of the Day - Wednesday 7th September 2011 - Glen Johnson, Baranduda Landcare from VIC Baranduda Landcare is a small group of passionate volunteers that work in and around the township of Baranduda, 12km south east of Wodonga in NE ...

Environmental heroes honoured at 2011 NSW Landcare Awards
7 September 2011: Thirteen of the state’s most impressive environmental achievements have been recognised at the 2011 NSW Landcare Awards. The biennial awards ceremony, held yesterday in Parkes, in conjunction with the NSW Landcare and Catchment Management Forum, celebrated individual and ...

Landcare Week 2011 - Landcare Volunteer of the day - Meryl Dillon
Volunteer of the Day – Tuesday 6th September 2011 - Meryl Dillon (Moree Local Aboriginal Land Council) from NSW The Moree Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) is one of the newest groups to join the Landcare movement, and have subsequently become ...

Landcare Week celebrates “everyday heroes”
As Landcare Week gets underway today, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has noted the incredible work of Landcare’s volunteers. Minister Ludwig said that Landcare Week, which runs from today until Sunday, celebrates the quiet and often unrecognised ...

Landcare Week 2011 - Landcare Volunteer of the day - Tim Harris
Volunteer of the Day: Monday 5th September 2011: Tim Harris Tim Harris of Katanning, WA is a dedicated Landcarer, both on and off the farm. At just 23 years of age, Tim has been responsible for planting almost 40,000 native seedlings on ...

Landcare Week 2011 launches today!
Landcare Week: 5–11th September Celebrate Landcare Week by helping your local group A survey conducted to coincide with Landcare Week 2011, which runs from September 5th-11th, shows a movement of dedicated people who are concerned for the future of the our natural ...

Environmental heroes honoured at 2011 Western Australian Landcare Awards
Thirteen of the state’s most impressive environmental achievements have been recognised at the 2011 Western Australian Landcare Awards, with Dongara’s Craig Forsyth one of the standouts of the day. Craig was the winner of awards in two categories, the Rural Press ...

Junior Landcare Garden Grants NOW CLOSED
Help your school or youth group win a $5000 Junior Landcare Garden Grant! Plus there are an additional 5 x $1000 garden grants up for grabs. Coles and Yates are working together with Junior Landcare to educate children about sustainability ...

Carbon Farming Brings Fields of Opportunity for Regional Australia
The Gillard Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative has today passed through the Parliament to establish a regulated carbon offsets market in Australia. The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, welcomed the legislation which fulfils the Government’s commitment to give ...

Be Natural Landcare grants now closed
Landcare Australia and Be Natural are pleased to launch a $125,000 grants program that will provide funding to voluntary environmental community groups across Australia. This grants program will enable groups to continue their great work in tackling local environmental issues ...

Landcare In Focus August 2011 edition now available!
Landcare In Focus August 2011 Edition Landcare In Focus August 2011 Edition Publish at Calaméo or browse others. Landcare In Focus - August 2011 PDF (file size 15.7mb) Click here to see previous issues of Landcare In Focus Request for a hard copy: Send a self ...

RACV members 'green-light’ three Landcare projects
Three environmental groups working to support local communities have won funding for worthwhile projects from Landcare Australia and its community partner, RACV. Six projects were originally considered for funding through RACV’s community partnerships program comprising two projects each from the Healesville, ...

Scouts Australia and Landcare
Scouts Australia is proud to be associated with Landcare, a uniquely Australian partnership between the community, government and business to 'do something practical' about protecting and repairing our environment. Caring for our environment is central to Scouting. It is even one ...

Holden and Landcare Australia launch H.E.L.P initiative
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="412" caption="Photo: Left to right - Rob Close, Blair Blashki, Jorgen Nielsen, David Phalen with Laura from Taronga Zoo and Yindi the koala"][/caption] Holden and Landcare Australia have officially launched the New South Wales H.E.L.P – Holden Environment ...

Layne Beachley urges Aussies to recycle old mobiles and help regenerate coastline
Seven time world champion surfer, Layne Beachley, has joined MobileMuster and Landcare Australia to give Australia’s iconic coastline a helping hand by simply recycling old mobiles and accessories. Through the ‘Old phones, more trees’ campaign, MobileMuster, the mobile phone industry’s official ...

Yates Junior Landcare Watermelon Challenge
Junior gardeners are in for a yummy treat Junior Masterchef winner launches Yates Junior Landcare Watermelon Challenge July 8th, 2011: Junior Masterchef winner, Isabella Bliss, and her twin sister, Sofia, a top four finalist, are encouraging children across the country to get ...

The Landcare Landscape - 2011 Landcare Volunteering Survey
Landcare Australia Limited is seeking to gain an understanding of the operating environment of the Landcare movement and its needs by surveying people who are actively involved in their local Landcare group. If you play an active role in the Landcare ...

FarmReady Reimbursement
FarmReady Reimbursement Grants Primary producers, wild game harvesters and Indigenous land managers are being assisted to undertake training through the support of the Australian Government’s FarmReady Reimbursement Grants program. The popular scheme reopened on 1 July 2011 and began pre-approving training for ...

Voting is now open for the 2011 NSW Landcare People’s Choice Award
Voting for the 2011 NSW Landcare People’s Choice Award opens 1st July 2011 and closes 5th August 2011. We are pleased to have received nearly 100 nominations for awards for the 2011 NSW Landcare Awards. Nominations this year are of a ...

Rural Press AgQuip Event
Commonwealth Bank AgQuip has developed a reputation over the last 39 years as the nation’s premier presentation of the latest innovations and developments in agricultural machinery and equipment. “It’s like a giant rural supermarket,” said Barry Harley, General Manager of field ...

Applications for Community Action Grants round now open
Community groups around Australia can now apply for small grants to help fund local environmental and sustainable agriculture projects. Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mike Kelly, today announced that $5 million will be available through the 2011-12 Community ...

MobileMuster’s Schools Recycling Challenge
Click here to view the flyer MobileMuster is giving your school the opportunity to help our environment and at the same time receive some fantastic rewards for schools and students by simply rounding up and handing in old and unused mobile ...

Gillard Government's Carbon Farming Initiative a Win for Farmers
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, welcomed the passage of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Bill 2011 through the House of Representatives today, describing it as a win for farmers, a win for Indigenous Australia ...

Coastline Winter Update 2011
Coordinators Message: Matt Fox, State Program Coordinator, Melbourne Welcome to the Coastline winter update for 2011. Lots of activity here at head office as winter closes in. We’re making preparations for a statewide event to bring you, our volunteers, together. We’re also ...

WA Westpac Education Award category closing date extended to Wednesday 29 June 2011
The 2011 State and Territory Landcare Awards gives everyone across Australia the opportunity to honour the people who make a positive difference to their local environment. The prestigious Landcare Awards recognise the invaluable work done by committed volunteers across the country ...

The National Market Based Instruments Forum
The National Market Based Instruments Forum is a free event hosted by Designer Carrots, and will investigate the implications and future application of market-based instruments (MBIs) in natural resource management in Australia. Key MBI practitioners, researchers and policy makers will tackle ...

National Foods partners with Landcare to offer grants to dairy farmers
A message from National Foods for all grant applicants: National Foods partners with Landcare to offer grants to dairy farmers Since launching the National Foods and Landcare Dairy Farmers grants program, we have been inundated with applications. We are currently working through the ...

Honour your young environmental heroes today
The 2011 State & Territory Landcare Awards search for the next Be Natural Young Landcare Leader Nominations are still open* for the Be Natural Young Landcare Leader category in the 2011 State and Territory Awards, which is open to inspirational young ...

RACV – Landcare Projects – Voting is now closed
RACV Membership competition is now closed

Recycle old mobiles and help regenerate our coastline
Grants are now closed Recycle old mobiles to be in with the chance to receive a $2,000 grant for your Landcare or Coastcare group Landcare Australia has partnered with the mobile phone industry’s official recycling program, MobileMuster, for a fifth year, to ...

Erin Rowe is recognised for her hard work as a Landcare Volunteer
As the face of this year’s 2011/12 Windsor Yellow Pages® and White Pages®, Erin Rowe is recognised for her hard work as a Landcare Volunteer. Each year Sensis recognises those who contribute to the community by featuring them on their covers. ...

My favourite thing in the garden photo competition winners!
We received hundreds of amazing entries from around the country and we’re proud to announce the winners of the 1000 Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants photo competition. Junior category: up to 7 years old Mitchell Turner Middle Harbour Public School, NSW I like watching ...

Get Involved in Schools Tree Day 2011
Planet Ark is calling on all green thumbs to join us this Schools Tree Day, by coordinating an activity with your school, landcare group or club. You’ll be joining thousands of other schools across the country getting outdoors and getting ...

New Woolworths Grants NOW CLOSED
New Woolworths grants available for sustainable agriculture projects As part of their continuing partnership, Landcare Australia and Woolworths have launched the Woolworths Fresh Food Future program. As one element of this new program, Woolworths is providing $150,000 of funding towards a grants ...

RACV supports environmental groups in Victoria
RACV has a long established commitment to supporting environmental initiatives and has partnered with Landcare Australia to support environmental community group projects across Victoria. RACV members and staff can have a say on what projects are supported in the areas around ...

Register your site for National Tree Day now!
Now in its 16th year, National Tree Day has seen over 16 million native trees, shrubs and grasses planted, thanks to the support over 2.5 million volunteers. But in 2011, you can help again. Each year hundreds of Landcare groups around ...

2011 NSW Landcare and Catchment Management Forum
The 2011 NSW Landcare and Catchment Management Forum will be held in the progressive regional centre of Parkes, well known for its diversity in industry and agriculture as well as for the adoption of sustainable natural resource management practices. The forum ...

Holden and Landcare Australia launch H.E.L.P in South Australia
Holden and Landcare Australia have officially launched the South Australian H.E.L.P – Holden Environment Landcare Partnership. The South Australian H.E.L.P initiative will provide support to effectively restore the integrity of the native vegetation and wildlife habitat, impacted by recent bushfires in ...

Is your life too plastic?
Environmentalist and co-founder of ‘Take 3’, Tim Silverwood thinks so, and is hosting screenings of the new, award-winning environmental documentary Bag It to help raise awareness of plastic pollution in our oceans. The film explores our daily reliance on plastic and ...

Calling all farmers to open their gates this FarmDay
Australia’s agricultural sector has experienced a difficult start to the year but an initiative to educate urban families on the business of farming and food production may well provide the confidence and backing the industry needs to get back on ...

Coles Junior Landcare photo competition draws to a close
March marked the 1000th Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grant milestone and to celebrate Coles has launched a nature photography competition open to children from schools who have previously received a Coles Junior Landcare garden grant. Time is running out for students ...

Coastcare Survey Results
Dear Coastcarers, I am very pleased to be able to present to you the findings of the 2011 Nationwide Coastcare Group Survey. A total of 501 responses to the survey were received and I would like to thank everyone who contributed their ...

Honour your local heroes today
Nominations are now open for the 2011 State and Territory Landcare Awards, giving everyone across Australia the opportunity to honour the people who make a positive difference to their local environment. The prestigious Landcare Awards recognise the invaluable work done by ...

Working together to care for our country
Proposals for land care and environment projects from across the nation are invited under the Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan. The Gillard Government today announced up to $178 million will be made available to fund natural resource management projects ...

Schools and community groups to work together in coastal conservation
Michael Julian, Executive Director of the Australian Marine Environment Protection Association (AUSMEPA) has announced the release of a ground breaking marine environment and coastal conservation education program for schools and local communities, freely available on the AUSMEPA website . The program, ...

Gillard Government support for environmental recovery from disasters
The Gillard Government today announced a new package of measures to drive the recovery of Australia’s natural resources in the aftermath of the recent natural disasters. Environment Minister Tony Burke and Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig outlined details of new funding to ...

International Conference for Environment Centres & Community Activists
Making global issues local is the theme for Sydney's ‘International Conference for Environment Centres & Community Activists’. Organised by Manly Environment Centre, a facility of Manly Council, the conference will run from September 8 to 11th at North Head Sanctuary, Manly, ...

Coles and Junior Landcare celebrate 1000 school garden grants
March marks an exciting milestone for Coles and Junior Landcare who are celebrating funding 1000 school and community group garden projects since the program commenced in 2008. To celebrate, the 1000 schools and community groups who have received a grant have ...

Melbourne Water and Junior Landcare help schools to improve local rivers and creeks
10 schools and youth groups in the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment have been awarded grants of up to $5,000 to build raingardens to improve the health of rivers and creeks in their school communities. The Melbourne Water Raingardens grants program ...

Understanding Our Native Grasslands
The merit of NSW's sometimes undervalued native grasslands is getting deserved recognition with the publication of a booklet, Understanding Our Native Grasslands by the Natural Resources Advisory Council (NRAC). The booklet aims to raise community awareness about the critical role native grasslands ...

Yates Junior Landcare Sunflower Challenge winners announced
The Yates Junior Landcare Sunflower Challenge has drawn to a close with Victorian participants dominating the winner’s podium this year. Lachlan Hillas, age 8, of Wodonga, Victoria has won the tallest sunflower prize in the individual and family category of the ...

Ministers welcome review of Caring for our Country
Australians involved in managing our natural resources have been invited to have their say on the future of Caring for our Country. Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Tony Burke, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, ...

Coastline: Autumn Update 2011
Click here to download the latest issue of Coastline Update Autumn Coordinator’s Message Matt Fox, State Program Coordinator, Melbourne Already another summer has come to a close. Summer is always a busy time for us, with Summer by the Sea being our key ...

Supporting rural women on International Women’s Day
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, and Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, today said it is important for Australians to acknowledge the vital role women play in primary industries and rural communities. “A 2009 Rural ...

Comments are invited on the draft Australian Framework for Landcare Action Plan
The Australian Landcare Council is seeking your comments on a draft of the Australian Framework for Landcare Action Plan. The Action Plan supports the Australian Framework for Landcare which was released in September 2010. The Australian Framework for Landcare builds on two ...

Landcare In Focus March 2011
Landcare In Focus March 2011 Edition Landcare In Focus - March 2011 PDF (file size 3mb) Request for a hard copy: Send a self addressed envelope with a stamp to Landcare Australia and we will post a copy to you! Landcare In Focus (Insert ...

Vote now for the best Yates Junior Landcare Sunflower Challenge Photo!
We are busy bees at the moment going through all the measurements of your amazing giant sunflowers and finding out where our tallest sunflowers and widest sunflower heads are hanging out! While we do this, we want to give you the ...

We want to hear from you!
We need you to help us identify the most appropriate level of national media/PR support for the Coastcare movement. We are collecting responses through the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J757YSQ In the past Landcare Australia Limited (LAL) has been funded by the Federal government ...

Countdown to nation’s premier forecasting event
The agricultural sector’s key annual conference, Outlook, is drawing closer with Canberra preparing to host Australia’s leaders of agriculture. Outlook 2011 will be held 1‑2 March and is organised by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). ...

More support for Young Farmers and Rural Women
The Australian Government is calling for applications under a new round of the Recognising Women Farmers and Next Gen Farmers grants which offer up to $50,000 (GST exclusive) for activities that promote young people and rural women in agriculture. Minister for ...

Peter Cullen Trust Leadership Program 2011 - Call for Applications
After a highly successful inaugural 2010 Leadership Program, the Peter Cullen Water & Environment Trust is proud to announce that the 2011 Science to Policy Leadership Program is now open for applications. Applications must be received by 5pm 31 March ...

FURTHER ASSISTANCE FOR QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY GROUPS
The Gillard Labor Government has today announced grants for eligible charitable businesses and not-for-profit organisations following the Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi. These grants will help not-for-profit groups in impacted areas get back on their feet to enable them to ...

A Natural Fit
Be Natural Cereal and Snacks partnered with Landcare Australia in late 2010 to support 6 landcare groups across Australia. The aim of the partnership is to take small steps towards making a positive contribution to our natural landscape. The Be Natural ...

Caring for our Country funding opportunities
Caring for our Country funding opportunities The 2011–12 business plan is expected to be released shortly and will be calling for one to two year project proposals to deliver the Caring for our Country targets. There has been extensive consultation to ...

Disaster Affected Areas - Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grant Recipients
Has your Coles Junior Landcare school garden been impacted by the recent natural disasters? Coles will offer remedial grants of up to $1,000 to help repair or rebuild school gardens that have been damaged by the recent floods or cyclone. If your ...

Westpac Student Sustainability Leadership Grant Recipients
Landcare Australia, Junior Landcare and Westpac will like to congratulate all successful Westpac Student Sustainability Leadership Grant Recipients (2010 Grant Round) Media Release Sixty-one schools lead the way in student sustainability Westpac and Junior Landcare award over $80,000 in funding to young environmental ...

Cyclone Yasi clean-up work continues
While the destructive winds of Cyclone Yasi have now dissipated, members of Club Marine’s salvage team continue to deal with the aftermath, particularly in Port Hinchinbrook in north Queensland, where enormous damage was sustained in the marina. Nearly all of ...

Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries Conference
The CCRSPI Conference Dates: 15 – 17 February 2011 Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground The Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) team is pleased to present the inaugural CCRSPI Conference. The CCRSPI Conference will bring together some of Australia’s foremost scientists, leading producers ...

Landcare MSO: 25 free registrations for QLD groups on offer
Landcare Management Support Online (MSO) If you are a Queensland Landcare or Coastcare network or group, to assist with flood recovery, Landcare Australia is offering 25 FREE registrations for 12 months to the Landcare MSO to the first 25 groups or ...

2011 NSW Coastal Volunteer Forum 27 Feb to 1 March 2011 - The Builders Club Wollongong
The 2011 Coastal Volunteers Forum is now calling for registrations from keen volunteers, land managers, students, researchers and others interested in sustaining the NSW coast. The Forum is an opportunity for NSW coastal and marine volunteers and landholders from all corners ...

Funding Available: Hunter-Central Rivers CMA seeking projects
to deliver specific outputs under the Caring for Our Country funding program. Projects will engage the community in coastal conservation and rehabilitation projects involving; Littoral Rainforest and Coastal Vine Thickets managed to reduce critical threats to biodiversity and enhance their condition, connectivity ...

Landcare Australia encourages support for Queensland Flood Appeals
Our heart goes out to all those affected by the flood waters in Queensland. The events of the past weeks and the days to come are devastating local communities. As the rest of Australia has banded together we would like ...

King to lead eco group
Warrnambool Standard Wednesday January 19th 2011 By EVERARD HIMMELREICH THE Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Group has a new committee and new personnel for two of its many projects. The group went through a traumatic time last year with the deaths ...

Agriculture Ministers discuss the impact of the floods crisis
Minister for Agriculture, Senator Joe Ludwig, today told a meeting of state and territory agricultural ministers and the National Farmer’s Federation, he remained optimistic about the prospects for the summer crop. According to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics ...

Summer by the Sea 2011 (VIC)
Summer by the Sea 2011 (VICTORIA) Make the most of your coast with Summer by the Sea 2011, from 3 - 23 January! Get ready to join in and celebrate Victoria’s coast in the 17th annual Summer by the Sea ...

Landcare Australia Annual Report 09/10
In 2009/10 $3.8 million was raised in non-Government, corporate funding. Landcare Australia generated $41 million of media coverage (equivalent advertising value). This is a great outcome and continues to reinforce the prominence of Landcare as the premier community environmental brand ...

Landshare : Connecting growers to people with land to share
Matchmaking service for gardeners to launch Australia wide in early 2011 Early next year Landshare Australia will be launching a social networking service introducing people wanting to grow fruit and vegetables but with nowhere to do it, to those with spare ...

Season's Greetings from Landcare Australia

Coastcare Update
Dear Coastcarers and Landcarers, Following consultations and research it has become apparent that December is not the ideal time of year for a national Coastcare campaign. The climate at this time of year is not suitable for a large degree of coastal ...

50th Issue of the Victorian Landcare Magazine
It’s Victorian Landcare Magazine's fiftieth issue! To celebrate this milestone, this issue includes an article from Wimmera Landcare stalwart Barry Clugston on his reflections on Landcare since his article in the first issue of the magazine. This issue also features ...

Want to be an energy and climate change leader in your local community?
Volunteer for NSW Energymark and reduce your carbon footprint and power bills. CSIRO and the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW are looking for 500 volunteers to lead small group discussions on energy, climate change, water and waste in ...

What feed have you got and how much will your stock need in 2011?
Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) staff are available to come to a farm in your area to help you improve your skills in assessing feed availability and sheep condition. You will also get tools to help you feed budget so ...

Peats Ridge Festival December 29th to January 1st
Peats Ridge Festival, held in the beautiful Glenworth Valley an hour north of Sydney, will return in 2010 to bring in the New Year. NSW’s largest camping festival of the season, the three day event has become a major event on ...

Summerama - The coast comes alive this summer [Sydney]
Summerama - The coast comes alive this summer. January - the days are long, the sun is shining and it’s time to get outside and play! Join thousands of Sydneysiders and become reacquainted with our ocean, wetland and bush treasures as ...

Holden and Landcare Australia launch H.E.L.P initiative
Holden and Landcare Australia have officially launched H.E.L.P – Holden Environment Landcare Partnership, a program spanning four states that aims to rebuild native habitats affected by bushfires. The launch was marked by Holden employees volunteering at Wildhaven Wildlife ...

Jack Johnson partners up with Landcare Groups
Jack Johnson’s 2010 World Concert Tour reached out to Landcare Australia to extend an invitation to share the Landcare message in the “Village Green” at the Jack Johnson concert in Australia in Perth, December 4 at nib Stadium, Melbourne, December 8 ...

Community Action Grants encourage sustainable land management practices
The Gillard Labor Government announced 453 successful Community Action Grants to local community groups across Australia, to support conservation of the Australian landscape. Minister Burke said Community Action Grants are helping rural, urban and Indigenous community groups across the country protect ...

Landcare In Focus November 2010 Edition
Landcare In Focus November 2010 Edition Landcare In Focus - November 2010 PDF (file size 2mb) Headlines: Learning Landcare’s legacy - an interview with FEDERAL Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig Soil carbon still a good farm option Victorian volunteers plant 13,500 trees The shape of Landcare’s future ...

Hurry! Applications close Dec 10th for Westpac Grant
The Westpac Student Sustainability Leadership grants of $1,500 each will be awarded at the beginning of 2011 to help Years 5 and 6 students plan and implement environmental sustainability initiatives. Funds from the Westpac Student Sustainability Leadership grants will help students ...

2010 HEYWIRE Winners Announced
Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth, Peter Garrett announced the 2010 winners of ABC Radio’s regional youth initiative Heywire at the Australian Youth Led Convention at Parliament House in Canberra this morning. Mr Garrett congratulated the Heywire winners, and ...

Discover Australian Studies or Aboriginal Studies at UniSA in 2011
Studying a Bachelor of Arts (Australian Studies) or Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) will give you the opportunity to explore our history and culture, as well as factors impacting on multiculturalism, race, class, and contemporary Aboriginal issues. You will also ...

Man Who Planted Trees Winners Announced
Landcare Australia and Junior Landcare will like to thank all the inspiring submissions recieved on how individuals and school and kids were involved in Landcare in their community. Although we could only give away two double passes, ...

Rydges Hotels & Resorts and Landcare Australia invite guests to make a difference
Rydges Hotels & Resorts and Landcare Australia invite guests to make a difference Landcare Australia and Rydges Hotels & Resorts are offering all Rydges Hotel and Resort guests the opportunity to support Landcare and Coastcare volunteer groups across the country. During the ...

Dream River Calendars: Bulimba Creek CC
The 2011 Dream River Calendar is now at the printers! This year’s calendar is another wonderful compilation of paintings, photos and information from catchments and schools in Brisbane, Southern Gulf, France, Spain and Thailand. The PDF is 6 mb, and can ...

Landholders and Wind Farms Public Forum (Armidale) 19th Nov
19th November, Friday Landholders and Wind Farms Public Forum (Armidale) Wind turbines produce clean energy, they generate jobs in regional communities and landholders that host turbines can earn significant revenue. Hear from experts – ...

'Learning to Adapt, Australia's Future Services' EIANZ Breakfast Nov 16th
EIANZ NSW and ACCARNSI present Learning to Adapt 2: Australia’s Future Services. Tuesday November 16th, 2010 8am – 10:30am L'Aqua, Darling Harbour Presented by EIANZ NSW Division and the Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlements and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI), Learning to Adapt 2: Australia’s ...

How to Deal with Invasive Species - Pittwater Eco Warriors
Pittwater Eco Warriors have produced a series fo excellent and highly professional resource videos on dealing with invasive species, which can be viewed on Youtube. Cassia (Senna pendula) Asparagus Fern Moth Vine Madeira Vine Submitted by Brunswick Valley Landcare Inc. . .

Getting the Drift with the Environmental Defender's Office
In response to community concerns, the Environmental Defender's Office (EDO) has published a free booklet, "Getting the Drift : A Community Guide to Pesticide Sprayed in the NSW Northern Rivers". Compiled with the National Toxics Network and the co-operation of ...

NSW Coastal Volunteers Forum 2011
Wycare is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the NSW 2011 Coastal Volunteers Forum at The Builders Club, Wollongong, from 27 February to 1 March 2011. In caring for our coast, there is always a lot to teach and ...

Win for the Warriors - Caring for our Coast
Glory lily experiments have produced a win for Hat Head Dune Care on the NSW mid north coast. The volunteer group has found a way to control this weed without damaging surrounding native vegetation, and their method is now being used in ...

Northern Rivers CMA eNews Nov
Issue 52 : November 2010 Message from the Chair On 19, 20 October the Board and Senior Mangers attended a facilitated planning ...

[NSW] Landholders and Wind Farms Public Forum
Wind turbines produce clean energy, they generate jobs in regional communities and landholders that host turbines can earn significant revenue. Hear from experts - landholders operating, or planning wind farms & people working in the industry - about the steps involved ...

Call for Australians to voice their opinion in the National Kangaroo Survey
The kangaroo may be an Australian icon which unites the country in sporting battle, however when it comes to managing it's population there appears to be as many views as there are roos and this is making their effective management ...

Australia's Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2010-2030
As someone with an interest in the Australian Government's Caring for our Country initiative, this message is to let you know that Australia’s new strategy for biodiversity conservation was released 27th October by the Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, ...

Northern Rivers Region Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities: Caring for Our Coasts 2010-2012 Projects The state-wide "Caring for our Coast" project is now open within the Northern Rivers Region and Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are being sort for 2010-12 projects. Projects must be large-scale ($20,000 to $50,000) and must ...

Win double passes to The Man Who Planted Trees at Sydney Opera House
Email us with 'The Man Who Planted Trees ' in the subject line and tell us in 50 words how you are involved in landcare in your school or community to enquiries@landcareaustralia.com.au. Best 2 entries will win one of ...

$50k grants open to ecosystems scientists
Can you identify an Australian ecosystem problem that needs solving? Apply for up to $50,000 in funding to coordinate a diverse working group to solve the problem and get tangible outcomes. The Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (ACEAS) will ...

Regional Landcare Facilitators to support farmers and communities
The Gillard Labor Government announced funding for 56 organisations around Australia to support farmers and land managers as well as encourage conservation in local communities. Each organisation will receive funding of up to $150,000 per year for three years for a ...

A design and printer resource for landcare volunteers groups
EnviroPrint has a history of assistance and experience with many Australian not-for-profit organisations. For this reason, their services were selected by Landcare Australia as a Resource for Groups. Landcare Australia makes no money from this supplier arrangement. "EnviroPrint Australia ...

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service: White Ibis Survey
We need your help with this year's white ibis survey www.environment.nsw.gov.au/surveys/WhiteIbisSightingForm.htm Since 2003 NSW NPWS (DECCW) has coordinated an annual Australian white ibis survey and this year’s survey will be conducted on Sunday the 31st of October: THIS SUNDAY. Last year, we ...

Funding boost from the Gillard Government for natural resources
Australia’s natural resources will be better protected thanks to a funding boost from the Gillard Labor Government that will enable community groups to take action to protect the Australian landscape. The Gillard Government today announced an additional $241 million for the successful projects ...

Northern Rivers CMA: Expressions of Interest called for Recognised NRM Plans
ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF THE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Plan Development Program is now open and Expressions of Interest are being called for the preparation of Recognised NRM Plans. Recognised NRM Plans are documents that can be developed for individual or ...

Volunteers Wanted - Adelaide
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THE ADELAIDE HILLS NATURAL RESOURCE CENTRE There are a variety of tasks and skills required at the NRC to improve and build on the services that we offer to the community. Some positions are short term ...

Raingardens to help create healthy rivers and creeks
Melbourne Water and Junior Landcare are inviting schools and youth groups in the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment area to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to build a raingarden to improve the health of rivers and creeks. The Junior ...

Photo Finish!
Australasia’s most trusted name in pleasure craft insurance, Club Marine, has recently wrapped up its Club Kids Fun Photo Contest and awarded Jon Poyner, an amateur photographer from New South Wales, a trip for two to the spectacular ...

Minister Ludwig announces appointments to Australian Landcare Council
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today announced the appointment of 16 new members to the Australian Landcare Council. The council is the Australian Government’s key advisory body on Landcare. “The Gillard Government is committed to supporting the Landcare ...

Make your vote count in the Banksia People’s Choice Awards
The Banksia Awards, Australia’s most prestigious environmental awards series, has opened voting for the 2010 Banksia People’s Choice Awards. Nine inspiring contenders have been selected from the Banksia Awards finalist shortlist and published on the Banksia People’s Choice website, www.peopleschoice.com.au, where ...

Update from Maroochy Waterwatch
Maroochy Waterwatch gets a helping hand by Lend Lease http://www.maroochycatchmentcentre.org.au/catchment/?p=1080 Annual Volunteers Cricket Day – Qld Bulls vs Sri Lanka http://www.volunteeringqld.org.au/home/index.php/community-cricket-day Sunshine Coast Environment Awards – nominations out now http://www.scec.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=440&Itemid=85 Salvinia and the Weevil Watch program – landowners can be supported to manage their salvinia infestations http://www.maroochycatchmentcentre.org.au/catchment/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Weedbusting-Weevils-to-the-Rescue.pdf We ...

The World of Tidbinbilla - a book produced by volunteers
Launch of “The World of Tidbinbilla” by ACT Minister for the Environment Simon Corbell 11am, Saturday October 9 at Floriade in the Corporate Marquee near Stage 88 The World of Tidbinbilla is a 160 page, user-friendly guide to a jewel in the ...

Coastline - Spring Update 2010 (Coast Action/ Coastcare DSE)
Coastline Spring Update 2010 - Edition 53 Past Editions Coastline is DSE's main communication publication for the coastal and marine communities throughout Victoria. Through Coastline community groups, State Government departments and agencies, local governments, CMAs and other organisations can ...

Fairhaven Community Forum - DSE
Coast Action/Coastcare, in partnership with the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee and the Otway Coast Committee, held a Community Forum for Coastal Volunteers at the Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club on Sunday the 29th of August. Over thirty coastal volunteers ...

Highlights from the Qantas Foundation Landcare Week Celebration Event in Sydney
A night where various stake holders of Landcare Australia gathered to celebrate Landcare Week and the the launch of the "Donate" campaign. Highlights from the Qantas Foundation, Landcare Week 2010 event in Sydney Coral Love, Chair of Australia Framework for Landcare Reference ...

Coles announces second reusable bag drive to save more bags from landfill
Due to an overwhelming customer response to the inaugural Coles Bag Drive in June, Coles has announced a second bag drive in September this year. Over 37,000 bags were collected nationwide, equivalent to approximately 7,800 cubic metres of landfill which would ...

Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management Magazine
Issue 49, Winter, 2010: Bushfire Recovery Feature This issue looks at how Landcare groups have contributed to the recovery of bushfire affected communities and landscapes. in changing times. This issue is longer than usual due to the avalanche of stories groups ...

National Landcare Directory lucky draw grants distributed to 20 groups
Congratulations to the following groups that registered on the new National Landcare Directory before Landcare Week and was in the draw to win one of twenty $1,000 grants. Landcare Group Login: http://svc018.wic008tv.server-web.com/LAL3/GroupLogin.aspx Landcare Group Registration: http://svc018.wic008tv.server-web.com/LAL3/registration.aspx Barkly Landcare and Conservation Association Buckwaroon ...

Heather Campbell on what she would like to change
PwC listens to Landcare Australia's Heather Campbell about what she'd like to change and grow. Have your say at www.whatwouldyouliketochange.com.au

New Children’s Adventure Trail in the Hills
Sue and Sean Delaney of Sinclair’s Gully Wines, South Australia’s leading ecotourism destination are thrilled to announce the launch of the ‘Junior Ranger Adventure Trail’. Sue explains “Initially we developed a set of interpretive environmental signs for the property with an ...

Donate yourself to the land
Landcare Australia yesterday launched a new community service announcement campaign aimed at encouraging people to become involved with the Landcare movement by donating themselves. DONATION, a multi-channel campaign developed by advertising and digital communications agency, Brave, is comprised of a television ...

Release of the Australian Framework for Landcare
Download the The Australian Framework for Landcare PDF (click link to download) The Australian Framework for Landcare is now released, building on twenty years of achievements, experience and knowledge since the inception of the Landcare approach. Coral Love, Chair of the Reference ...

Environmental Film Festival Melbourne 16-19 September
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Farming Ahead 2010 Conference September 21-22, 2010
Conference registration_interactive_form Click on the link above to find registration information and the program for the inaugural national Farming Ahead 2010 Conference Kondinin Group and the Australasia Pacific Extension Network (APEN) are hosting in Sydney during September 21-22, 2010 for grower groups ...

Marine Watch Program - NSW
“Marine life is thriving on Sydney's Long Reef Aquatic Reserve”. Reported by Manly Daily March 2010. Long Reef community groups are launching a local twelve month monitoring program as part of Landcare Week’s Climate Watch Program. Location: Fishermans Beach Field Station, Long ...

Maroochy River News Bulletin
Lots of news at the moment. Click on links below to view. We have also just been trained in uploading info to our website. You will find any news uploaded onto the website at http://www.maroochycatchmentcentre.org.au/ and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maroochy-Waterwatch-Inc/113734315315458 and Twitter ...

Landcare Week 2010
Landcare Australia is encouraging everyone to become a citizen scientist during Landcare Week. Every Australian can participate in this Landcare Week activity. Simply register with ClimateWatch and you can monitor, collect and record data that will help shape the ...

Landcare Australia gets involved in the Avatar One Million Home Tree Initiative
Earth Day Network and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment have recently embarked on an important journey to plant one million trees worldwide during 2010 and have chosen Landcare Australia as the Australian partner in this initiative. 30,000 trees will be planted ...

Junior Landcare Grants Round 3 Recipients Announced
Congratulations to the following grant recipients: Coles Round 3 Grant Recipients GroupName ProjectName GroupState PartnerName 1st Helensburgh Scout Group 1st Helensburgh Scouts' Bush Tucker Garden NSW Coles Alexandra Hills State High School Healthy Hydro QLD Coles Barbara Kiker Memorial Kindergarten (BKMK) Complete an existing garden and ...

Landcare In Focus August Edition
Landcare In Focus August 2010 Edition (NEW) [calameo code=0003343712b77c9dc7c9f lang=en width=100% height=400] Headlines: Discovering 'citizen science' New phase in rabbit fight: the eyes have it Going green in the Adelaide Hills Environmental focus boosts dairy profits Sustainability passion pays off for Eyre Peninsula innovators Landcare volunteers go on ...

Tell it like it is and make a difference with HEYWIRE 2010!
Heywire – a competition and a space for young people to share their ideas and be heard in the corridors of power. Enter by 8 October 2010 for a chance to have your voice on the ABC, and win a trip ...

Landcare Australia supports carbon sequestration initiatives
Landcare Australia welcomes any proposal that encourages landholder participation in climate change mitigation. Landholders have long pulled their weight in contributing to Australia's commitments and should be able to be rewarded through access to a rigorous scheme that recognises abatement ...

2010 National Landcare Awards Survey
The following survey has been designed to help Landcare Australia evaluate the 2010 National Landcare Awards and make improvements. It should take approximately 5-10 mins to complete. Your feedback is confidential, we would appreciate if you could take the time ...

SYDNEY: Special, free educational event at North Head Sanctuary makes for a great family outing!
Download Event Flyer The Manly Environment Centre and Sydney Harbour Federation Trust are inviting the public to enjoy ‘Sunday at the Sanctuary’, a free event being held at North Head Sanctuary in conjunction with ‘Science Week’ and the ‘International Year of ...

Yates Junior Landcare Sunflower Challenge 2010
Are you ready for this year's Yates Junior Landcare Challenge? Junior Landcare wants you to put your gardening gloves on ...

Junior gardeners come into bloom
To register as a family or individual click on this link: http://juniorlandcarechallenge.com/Sunflower/Registration-Sunflower-Individuals To register as a school or youth group click on this link: http://juniorlandcarechallenge.com/Sunflower/Registration-Schools-Groups Children from around the country are being encouraged to don their gardening gloves and discover their green ...

Old phones, more trees for healthier beaches this summer
Australia’s official mobile phone recycling program, MobileMuster, and Landcare Australia are combining forces to give Australia’s coastline a helping hand this summer. The two not-for-profit organisations are encouraging all Australians to round-up their old and broken mobile phones, batteries and accessories ...

Coastcare Week 2009 Results
In order to understand the impact of Coastcare Week 2009 on Coastcare group and to better understand group needs and how to utilize Coastcare Week to support some of these needs in the future Landcare Australia carried out a survey ...

Green Nomads - Care for the environment while you travel
In the cooler month of the year we have all seen caravans and motor homes on the roads, and jokingly called them the Grey Nomads, migrating to warmer climes. Well here’s a new twist on an old theme. These are people ...

Coastcare Victorian Indigenous Grants
The Victorian and Australian Governments recognise the long association that indigenous communities have with our coastal landscapes. Funds are now available through Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program to support indigenous communities play a greater role in the management of Victoria's ...

2010 National Landcare Forum Transcripts now online
All of the presentations transcribed and listed below were presented on 23 March 2010 at the National Landcare Forum. Opening Sessions Welcome - Dennis Mutton [download] Indigenous Landcare Perspective- David Rathman [download] Renewing Landcare - Kim Chance [download] Reviewing Landcare - Rex Edmonson [download] Landcare Community ...

National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF’s) 2nd National Congress
The National Farmers’ Federation’s (NFF’s) 2nd National Congress will be held at The Grand Hyatt in Melbourne over 5-7 September 2010. The full 2010 National Congress Program is detailed in the Registration and Information Brochure, available online at: http://congress.nff.org.au/program.html The ...

2010 WA Citizen of the Year Award Recipients
[caption id="attachment_1395" align="alignnone" width="448" caption="Malcolm McCusker & Gary Hardy"][/caption] Malcolm McCusker AO QC CitWA, Malcolm is also the WA Landcare Australia Patron Community Service Award Whilst he has achieved the highest level as a Queen’s Counsel, Malcolm McCusker’s pursuit of ongoing personal development ...

Australia’s peak environmental educators event!
Register by 30 July to avoid the late registration fee The Australian Association for Environmental Education has great pleasure in inviting you to the 2010 AAEE Conference. The conference will feature inspirational addresses from environmental education leaders who will lead discussion ...

Last call for entries for 2010 Banksia Awards
Australia’s most prestigious sustainability awards, the 2010 Banksia Awards, have made a last call for entries with the final entry date for the 2010 awards announced as August 2. The awards span 15 categories and are open to business, government and ...

Holden Habitats
Project Overview: Holden Habitats is a group of Holden dealers who have combined to support a series of important environmental repair projects around Australia. The dealers, from South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia will support not-for-profit environmental ...

Landcare groups receive extra $8 million in funding
The Gillard Government today announced up to $8 million in additional funds to help community groups protect the environment and support sustainable farming through its 2010-11 Caring for our Country Community Action Grants program. Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the ...

Seeking Feedback for Australian Landcare Framework
The Australian Framework for Landcare Reference Group is seeking feedback on the draft Australian Framework for Landcare. The submission period is currently open and will close on 30 July 2010. The Framework has been drafted by the Australian Framework for Landcare ...

2010 National Landcare Award Winners Announced!
Landcare Australia is delighted to announce the 2010 winners of National Landcare Awards. Landcare People's Choice Award Sinclair Gully Australian Government Coastcare Award Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Group & Point Danger Committee of Management Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award Kate McLaren Australian Government Landcare NRM Region Award Desert Channels ...

New Landcare Online Launched!
29 June 2010: The web site has been re-launched with a vibrant new look, new content, significant layout updates and functions. All landcare and Coastcare groups, volunteers and corporate partners will find the web site easier to navigate. It links to the ...

Minister Burke congratulates Australia’s environmental heroes
Minister Burke congratulates Australia’s environmental heroes 25 June 2010: Australia’s thirteen most significant individual and community environmental projects have been announced winners of the 2010 National Landcare Awards. The Awards, held at Parliament House last night, celebrate the work of volunteers from ...

Landcare Week 6th-13th September 2010
Landcare Australia is encouraging everyone to become a citizen scientist during Landcare Week. Every Australian can participate in this Landcare Week activity. Simply register with ClimateWatch and you can monitor, collect and record data that will ...

2010 National Landcare Awards
24th June 2010, Canberra Parliament House The 2010 National Landcare Awards ceremony, were held at Parliament House, Canberra on Thursday 24 June will celebrate 20 years of community environmental volunteering in Australia with 88 individual and group projects in the running ...

Holden Habitat Launches in WA
02-06-2010 A group of Holden dealers have combined to support a series of important environmental repair projects around Australia. The dealers, from Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria will support not-for-profit environmental organisation Landcare Australia to restore ...

Coles launches recycling solution for green bags
02-06-2010 In an Australian first, Coles has solved the problem of what to do with old or unwanted green bags. Coles Operations Director, Stuart Machin, said customers can make a difference on World Environment Day by bringing their old or unwanted reusable ...

Northern Beaches Schools Join Taronga to Help Penguins
03-06-2010 Photo: (March 19, 2009 - Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images AsiaPac) Autumn is a busy time for Northern Beaches schools and a colony of Little Penguin residents which share the beaches. During the colder months of the year the Little Penguins prepare ...

Minister Burke acknowledges 20 years of grass-roots environmental volunteering
03-06-2010 (Credit: Richmond Landcare: With the minister is newly appointed National Landcare facilitator, Mr Brett de Hayr (pictured left) with RLI secretary/treasurer, Tony Walker (centre) and the Hon. Tony Burke MP (right).) The 2010 National Landcare Awards ceremony, to be held at ...

Club Marine renews support for Coastcare
03-06-2010 Club Marine is proud to announce that it will continue its sponsorship agreement with Coastcare, Australia’s largest coastal community volunteer network. The partnership, which began in 2009, reaffirms Club Marines commitment to sustaining the natural environment of Australia’s unique coasts ...

Spree And Landcare Giving Back To The Environment
05-05-2010 Laundry detergent Spree has announced a new partnership with environmental organisation Landcare Australia that will see Spree pledging support across a number of Landcares land-based projects, including a regeneration project in the Murray Darling Basin in NSW. Extensive clearing of native ...

2010 Queensland Landcare Conference
05-05-2010 2010 Queensland Landcare Conference 2010 Queensland Landcare Conference: Landcare group project reports and displays Call for expressions of interest from Queensland Landcare Groups. The deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is 21 May 2010 The concept behind the design and structure ...

Recycled phones to help plant 30,000 trees
10-05-2010 Australians are being urged to recycle their old and broken mobile phones to help protect some of the Nations most endangered species and contribute to rehabilitating two of Australias agricultural heartlands the Murray River and West Australias central-eastern wheatbelt. MobileMuster has ...

$2 million milestone for Computershare's eTree program
10-05-2010 Computershare is delighted to announce its eTree environmental incentive program has now raised over AU$2 million for Landcare Australia since its launch in 2004. Computershares CEO, Stuart Crosby, said he was extremely proud that eTree, Australias first environmental incentive program, had ...

Landcare funding increases to $36 million 2010-11 Budget
13-05-2010 The 2010-11 Budget allocates $36 million in funding to support Landcare community groups and volunteers across Australia a $1 million increase on last years funding. Last year, the Rudd Government committed $35 million to Landcare. In 2011-12 funding is projected to ...

80,000 old mobile phones still needed for recycling to help plant 30,000 trees
Old Phones, More Trees campaign has collected 5,000 kilograms of mobiles and accessories in the first three weeks A further 25,000 kilograms or almost 80,000 mobiles, including their batteries, chargers and ...

Landcare People's Choice Award open for voting!
Voting is now open for the National Landcare Awards Peoples Choice Award. You are encouraged to get behind your favourite Landcare finalist with the winner to be announced at the National Landcare Gala dinner at Parliament House, Canberra on Thursday ...