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Flood Assistance Grants

In response to the devastating floods and storms that have impacted communities in May 2025, the Federal Government is stepping up support for those affected. Two key financial assistance programs—the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the... read more

Landcare Agony Aunt – Madeira Vine Madness

Landcare Agony Aunt: some seasonal advice for your landcaring questions Dear Agony Aunt, I have recently purchased a new property and there is a vine smothering the garden fence. It has fleshy, heart-shaped leaves and warty potato-like, aerial tubers. There are small... read more

Hunter Priority Weeds

How would you report high priority weeds on your Landcare site? If you are unsure whether it is a high priority weed, take a photo and text or e-mail it to your Local Landcare Coordinator. You can also get in touch with your Local Council Weeds Officer: Contacts... read more

Plant of the Month: Bolwarra

Plant of the Month: Not Just a Suburb in Maitland We’ve previously discussed plants named after locations but there’s also plenty of locations named after plants, there’s Geebung in Bris-Vegas, Glossodia in Sydney, Bungwahl up on Myall Lake and locally we have... read more

Community-building Inspiration: Jenny’s Landcare Legacy

Landcarers tend to think about long-term goals for nature and community connection.  A Landcare Legend who was doing that thirty years ago is Jenny Castles.  Jenny is a tireless community organiser who has led and championed many transformative projects for Landcare... read more

Wettenhall Environment Trust – Small Environmental Grant Scheme

These grants are for projects about flora and fauna conservation around Australia. Grants are issued four times a year, every year – February, May, August and November. These projects should involve any of the following: monitoring, recording and sharing data... read more