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Clarence Landcare

Clarence Landcare

Engaging Gumbaynggirr Youth - South Grafton Dunggirr (Koalas) Working with local primary schools to engage their Aboriginal students to gain knowledge and understanding about the local koalas. The Issue Clarence Landcare was contracted to engage Gumbaynggirr youth for future koala projects in the South Grafton area. The Gillwinga and St Josephs primary schools are across [...]

Granite Borders Landcare Committee

Granite Borders Landcare Committee

Fire Ant Workshop Fire ant biosecurity property management planning for risk reduction. The Issue Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) can quickly degrade the ecological, productive and lifestyle benefits of our landscape. Fire ants infest around 600,000 ha in South East Queensland, close to the New South Wales (NSW) boarder, which poses an ongoing risk of new [...]

Parliamentary Friends of Landcare 2024: ’Trees in the House' Event Case Studies

Parliamentary Friends of Landcare 2024: ’Trees in the House’ Event Case Studies

Landcare NSW is proud to host the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Landcare (PFL) 'Trees in the House’ 2024 event, presenting case studies that highlight Landcare NSW’s community-led approach to natural resource management and its inclusive motto, "Landcare is for Everyone". Established in 2015, the PFL provides a unique platform for NSW Members of Parliament from [...]

Celebrating 25 Years of Landcare Illawarra

Celebrating 25 Years of Landcare Illawarra

A Night of Connection & Reflection Landcare Illawarra recently celebrated their 25th birthday. Like many 25-year-olds, Landcare Illawarra seemed confident, skilled, and somewhat mature...yet youthful. The celebration was held on a mild October evening at Curry's Mountain Estate, a beautiful location and great supporter of Landcare in the Illawarra. Attending this event was not just [...]

2024 Landcare NSW Annual General Meeting

2024 Landcare NSW Annual General Meeting

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Annual General Meeting is an important event for Landcare NSW. Both the Chair's Report and the audited Financial Report will be accessible to members prior to the meeting through this Governance link. All business that will be conducted during the Annual General Meeting will be outlined in an agenda made available [...]

Creating Canopies' 200,000th Tree Planting

Creating Canopies’ 200,000th Tree Planting

Landcare NSW was thrilled to join Greater Sydney Landcare, Greg Warren MP Member for Campbelltown, LNSW Board Member Steve Bunnell, and our wonderful volunteers to help plant the 200,000th tree of the Creating Canopies project since its inception in 2020. The planting celebration took place at Campbelltown Hospital in September next to a hillside location [...]

Landcare Hero Spotlight

Landcare Hero Spotlight

Sue O’Brien (Corowa District Landcare) Sue O'Brien from Corowa has been a dedicated Landcare volunteer since its inception, focusing on improving local environments and cherishing the friendships formed along the way. Sue’s passion for nature began in 1969, when her family moved to Mount Evelyn, Victoria. Her mum was a keen bird observer and orchid [...]

Landcare and Disaster Resilience

Landcare and Disaster Resilience

Disaster Preparedness & Resilience Through Community We are well aware of the climate change induced challenges that we now face. Building resilience through preparedness and adaptation is something built into the DNA of Landcare. This piece aims to offer some insight into what Landcare is already doing in relation to disasters, and that because of [...]

Leadership Announcement for Landcare NSW

Leadership Announcement for Landcare NSW

Announcement: Leadership changes at Landcare NSW "Dear Landcare NSW Community, I hope this message finds you well and as Chair of the Board, I wish to share this important news regarding our leadership at Landcare NSW. As of Thursday 19th September, Turlough Guerin has resigned from his position as CEO of Landcare NSW to explore [...]

Indigenous symbol for meeting place

LANDCARE NSW SEEKS INDIGENOUS LEADER FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARE YOU AN INDIGENOUS LEADER? The Nominations Committee are now seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Independent Director role. The Nominations Committee are now seeking applications from people of Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander background who are interested in joining the Board of Landcare NSW, the peak body for Landcare in the state. Landcare [...]

Creating Canopies GSL Volunteers

Join Our 200k Tree Planting Celebration!

A Milestone Event On Saturday 14 September 2024, join Greater Sydney Landcare and Landcare NSW at Campbelltown Hospital to help us plant the 200,000th tree of the Creating Canopies project. It will be a fun day of community, celebration, and environmental action. Launched in 2020, Creating Canopies, funded by the NSW Government under the Greening [...]

Landcare State Gathering to focus on Adaptation and Innovation

Landcare State Gathering to focus on Adaptation and Innovation

Over 160 Landcarers and community partners from across NSW will make their way to Manly next week as part of the NSW Landcare Enabling Program State Gathering. The Gathering runs from Monday 19th to Wednesday 21st August 2024, and is an opportunity for the network of Regional Landcare Coordinators, Regional Administration Support Officers, Local Landcare [...]

Work with Landcare NSW

Work with Landcare NSW

Landcare NSW Communications Coordinator Role Available Position Purpose and Scope: The Communications Coordinator plays a central role in engaging and supporting Landcare NSW community members, groups, and networks through effective communication strategies. This role is responsible for managing communications platforms, producing and delivering content aligned with Landcare NSW’s strategic goals, and ensuring that the organisation [...]

Landcare Broken Hill project gives hope

Landcare Broken Hill project gives hope

The Imperial Lakes Nature Park is slowly taking shape with help from volunteers and the group from Broken Hill Corrections. (ABC Broken Hill: Oliver Brown) The Restoration of Imperial Lakes Landcare NSW was thrilled to see ABC Broken Hill publish an article authored by Oliver Brown about the Imperial Lakes site restoration being undertaken by [...]

Strengthening Governance

Strengthening Governance

Landcare NSW's Commitment to Risk Management Landcare NSW is proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey toward enhanced governance: the introduction of our Risk Appetite Statement. This strategic initiative reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in managing the various risks we encounter, ensuring we remain aligned with our mission of supporting [...]

Collaborations and Partnerships

Collaborations and Partnerships

Strengthening Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship At Landcare NSW, we are dedicated to expanding opportunities for community engagement and enhancing environmental stewardship through various collaborations and partnerships. Our efforts are aimed at integrating community-based initiatives with broader environmental and biosecurity strategies. Here’s a glimpse into our recent activities, showcasing the dynamic work being done under [...]

MAKING CONSERVATION MATTER

MAKING CONSERVATION MATTER

Join the Private Land Conservation Program The Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM) program, funded by the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), is making significant strides across New South Wales. With regional coordinators in place, we've successfully hosted 46 events, engaging 1,436 attendees, including 824 landholders. Our ambitious goal of 100 events and reaching 2,000 landholders is [...]

PROTECTING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE

PROTECTING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE

IP Australia's Initiatives Indigenous Knowledge (IK), which encompasses the traditional practices, skills, and cultural expressions of Australia's First Nations people, is a vital part of our cultural heritage. Recognising the challenges in protecting this knowledge within the existing Intellectual Property (IP) system, IP Australia has implemented measures to safeguard and promote IK. Key initiatives include [...]

NSW GOVERNMENT APPS

NSW GOVERNMENT APPS

Helping Land Managers Make Data-backed Decisions The NSW government has developed a suite of apps to help land managers make better informed, data backed, land management decisions. Developed by scientists in the Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water, the apps draw on years of research and development to make the most accurate, [...]

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PLANTING TUBESTOCK PADDOCK TREES

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PLANTING TUBESTOCK PADDOCK TREES

A VITAL RESOURCE FOR CENTRAL NSW FARMERS RECOGNISED BY HELEN DALTON MP The recently published book, A Practical Guide to Planting Tubestock Paddock Trees, authored by John Baker, from Hovells Creek Landcare has been hailed as an invaluable resource for landholders and farmers in central NSW. This comprehensive guide provides detailed insights into the [...]

LANDCARE AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

LANDCARE AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

NOW OPEN! As part of Landcare Australia’s celebration of 35 years of Landcare Australia and landcare as a national movement, the 2024 Landcare Australia Community Grants program will support local landcare and community environmental groups across Australia to deliver projects that address priority issues for the group, community and/or the environment. The Landcare Australia Community [...]

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

LANDCARE NSW: AMPLIFYING REGIONAL VOICES FOR EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY As the CEO of Landcare NSW, I am committed to ensuring that the voices of our diverse regions resonate powerfully in our advocacy efforts with government and parliament. Our recent State Advisory Council (SAC) meeting in August provided a wealth of insights into the unique challenges and [...]

GSL Tree Planting

Celebrate National Tree Day:

Join Us in Creating Canopies in Liverpool On Saturday 27 July 2024, join Greater Sydney Landcare and Liverpool City Council at Schoeffel Park for an unforgettable morning of tree planting, community bonding and family fun. This event is part of Creating Canopies, a multi-year project by Landcare NSW and Greater Sydney Landcare to plant 200,000 [...]

Creating Canopies Volunteers Planting with GSL

Celebrate National Tree Day:

Plant Trees at Lizard Log for National Tree Day Greater Sydney Landcare is calling for volunteers to plant trees at Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands, Abbotsbury on National Tree Day – Sunday 28 July from 8am. This event is part of Creating Canopies – a multi-year project by Landcare NSW and Greater Sydney Landcare [...]

Landcare NSW Embarks on Governance and Strategy Check-up

Landcare NSW Embarks on Governance and Strategy Check-up

Landcare NSW Embarks on Governance and Strategy Check-up Landcare NSW is excited to announce the commencement of a "Governance & Strategy Check-up" project. This initiative comes as we take stock of the governance changes implemented two years ago and navigate the final two years of the Landcare Enabling Program. We have contracted with Randall Pearce [...]

Scaling up Landcare

Scaling up Landcare

Scaling up Landcare A Collaborative Approach for Statewide Impact At Landcare NSW, we recognise the growing interest in and need for large-scale environmental and natural resource management (NRM) projects. Over the past year, various NSW government agencies and internal groups have expressed their eagerness to collaborate with Landcare NSW to implement broader initiatives that have [...]

Focusing on Landcarers

Focusing on Landcarers

Meet Nakita Thackwray: Nakita Thackwray, Founder of Carbon Stock, is a young leader in sustainable agriculture. Her commitment to Landcare and environmental stewardship drives positive impacts nationally. Nakita is an emerging young female leader within the field of Australian sustainable agriculture. Her unwavering commitment to Landcare and environmental sustainability, combined with her extensive experience, continue [...]

Ozfish: Fish Motels

Ozfish: Fish Motels in Moree

Fish motels in Moree become canvas for Dreamtime stories OzFish recently worked alongside Landcare NSW and Miyay Birray Youth Group in Moree to support Indigenous culture of the Gomeroi/Kamilaroi nation. Jay Barnett, team leader of the Moree River Repair Bus, led an educational session for young indigenous students focusing on the significance of waterway restoration [...]

Announcing the Gerald Carnie Memorial Award Winner for 2024

Announcing the Gerald Carnie Memorial Award Winner for 2024

CONGRATULATIONS Stephanie Cameron Tamworth Regional Landcare Association The Landcare Awards were held on 3rd June in Sydney to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of the committed volunteers who embody Landcare in NSW. Among the awards presented, was the Gerald Carnie Memorial Award – which is a special award in the name of the inspirational Gerald Carnie, [...]

Insurance for Members

Insurance for Members

Landcare NSW reduces insurance costs for Members While Landcare NSW’s insurance package is already quite competitive, there’s always room for improvement, especially in these tough economic times. After some tough negotiations between LNSW staff and a variety of insurance brokers and others, we secured a three percent discount on insurance costs, which we’ve passed on [...]

Local winners announced at the NSW Landcare Awards ceremony

Local winners announced at the NSW Landcare Awards ceremony

Winners for the NSW Landcare Awards have been proudly announced, recognising the outstanding contributions by locals from across the state to the environment conservation, sustainable farming, and our community. The NSW winners have been acknowledged during a ceremony at the Sergeants Mess, Chowder Bay Mosman, on 3 June 2024. The Landcare Awards honour the remarkable […]

Your Support Matters

Your Support Matters

Help Us Grow: Support Landcare NSW at the End of Financial Year As we approach the end of the financial year, we reflect on a year of significant achievements and impactful work at Landcare NSW. Our efforts have empowered local communities, promoted sustainable agriculture, and enhanced disaster preparedness. However, our work is far from complete. [...]

LANDCARE NSW SEEKS LEADER FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LANDCARE NSW SEEKS LEADER FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARE YOU A LEADER IN THE GREATER SYDNEY OR SOUTH EAST REGION? Expressions of Interest (EOI) have been opened until 28 JULY, 2024. The Board position of 'Ordinary Director - Greater Sydney/South East Region', has be now been opened for Expressions of Interest. Landcare NSW are now seeking applications from people living in the [...]

Ozfish Gudgeon

Ozfish: Don’t forget the little guys

Ozfish: Don’t forget the little guys by Sean P. Graham, Ozfish Let’s chat about the little guys in the water, those small fish we often overlook. In Australia, when people go fishing, they’re usually focused on the big catches like Murray cod and trout cod. But what about the little ones? The ones we call “gudgeons,” [...]

Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM)

Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM)

Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM) project - Suzanne Pritchard, LNSW Project Manager The Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM) project is ramping up with events planned and rolling out across the state in 12 Landcare regions. The Biodiversity Conservation Trust funded project is making possible 69 field days, eight networking events, 21 workshops, three forums, four [...]

Landcare Awards invite 2024

NSW Landcare Awards

NSW Landcare Awards update Judging is now complete for the 2023/2024 Landcare Awards and we are pleased to share the finalists – in alphabetical order. These are the 32nd chapter of the awards and it will be fantastic to celebrate the amazing work that is happening out there on the ground. For those of us [...]

The Conservation Chronicles

The Conservation Chronicles

Conservation Chronicles - Melanie Tyas, Landcare NSW State Community of Practice Manager We are off to a flying start with our Lunch and Learn series with two sessions now under our belts. During session two we heard from Steven Fleischmann Local Landcare Coordinator with Lithgow Oberon Landcare Association. Steven is hosted at Lithgow Council where [...]

LANDCARE NSW SEEKS WESTERN LEADER FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LANDCARE NSW SEEKS WESTERN LEADER FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST HAVE BEEN REOPENED AND WILL CLOSE SUNDAY 28 JULY, 2024. The position of Ordinary Director - Western Region, has be now been reopened as a 'Casual Vacancy'. Landcare NSW are now seeking applications from people living in the Western region who are interested in joining the Board of Landcare NSW, the peak [...]

Enhancing Landcare Collaboration Across New South Wales

Enhancing Landcare Collaboration Across New South Wales

Enhancing Landcare Collaboration Across New South Wales In a significant development for environmental stewardship, the NSW Government has substantially increased funding for Landcare coordination in the regions and for some centralised services. This boost reflects an evolving expectation from state agencies regarding their collaboration with Landcare across New South Wales and with Landcare NSW in [...]

New ATO Reporting Requirements for Non-Charitable NFPs

New ATO Reporting Requirements for Non-Charitable NFPs

Understanding New ATO Reporting Requirements for Non-Charitable NFPs The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced a new 'self-assess' reporting requirement for non-charitable, income tax-exempt not-for-profits (NFPs) that possess an active ABN. Here are the essential details: 1. Annual Self-Review Return: Starting from 1 July, NFPs need to submit an annual self-review return to confirm their [...]

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