Dungog Commoners Landcare

03/06/2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/nsw-cultural-fire-strategy-released/106747566

The NSW Cultural Fire Strategy has set a clear timeline to better resource and support Indigenous-led cultural burning.

29/05/2026

Luckily we didn't get the big wet. Common Creek is flowing nicely and the country feels rejuvenated.

21/04/2026

Grass ID workshop - Dungog & Hunter wide

Knowing your grasses supports better grazing and land management decisions, targeted w**d control, and healthier landscapes.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/local-land-services/events/grass-id-workshop-dungog

21/04/2026

🌿 NOW OPEN 👉 New grant opportunities for regional communities
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16/04/2026

Cats claw coffin weaving workshop

May 16/17 is cats claw harvesting weekend at Munni. Lunch will be provided. We'll learn good landcare practises and care for the trees from which we are taking the vines.

Workshop June 13/14 is the workshop at Morpeth.

For those who decide to help harvest but not attend the workshop there will be a free workshop provided at a later date to create a lid/ bearer.

Zimmi Forest is from northern NSW. Sharon and I hope someone local may be interested in providing woven shroud bearers.

Warm regards

Brenda Williams
Shroud Makers Dungog

01/04/2026

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Walk on the Wild Side Begins Today 🐾💚

This April, we are challenging all wildlife lovers to walk 50, 100 or 150km in support of WIRES and the 150,000+ native animals we assist every year.

Whether you're walking solo, with friends, or as part of a workplace or community team, every step helps us rescue, rehabilitate and release wildlife in need.

It is not too late to sign up! Just click the link below, choose your distance and share with your friends!

Join Walk on the Wild Side ⤵️
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25/03/2026

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🎓 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships: available now for Landcare groups and First Nations organisations. 🌱📢

Are you leading a landcare group, community-led environmental organisation or First Nations organisation and want to strengthen your governance skills?

Landcare Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) are offering eight fully-funded scholarships for the Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors course, plus a 1-year AICD membership. Each scholarship package is valued at $2,370. This is a chance to build your boardroom confidence, grow your network and access Australia’s leading director resources at no cost.

Apply now via the AICD Scholarships page and make sure you list “Landcare Australia” in the “Your Organisation” field so your application is identified.

Applications will close on Tuesday 7 April 2026 (midnight AWST).

Learn more: https://ow.ly/1wkT50YwAEv

26/02/2026

Successful Community Building
(free webinar)
Join community expert Abbey Pantano for a practical session on building strong, engaged local communities. Abbey will share actionable strategies that help councils, residents, and community groups create meaningful connections that boost wellbeing.

​​What You’ll Learn:
​Frameworks for community building – Create structures and activities that foster trust, participation, and lasting engagement.

​Strategies for connection and collaboration – Bring neighbours and local groups together around shared goals or initiatives.

​Practical tools for engagement – Insights on running events, coordinating volunteers, welcoming new members, and maintaining momentum.

​Supporting communities in crisis – Learn how to forge relationships and strengthen networks during hardship or traumatic events.

​What You’ll Get:
​Lessons from real projects – Real-world examples of what works and what doesn’t at a grassroots level.

​Interactive Q&A – Bring your local challenges and get tailored advice for your council, neighbourhood, or community group.

Join community expert Abbey Pantano for a practical session on building strong, engaged local communities. Abbey will share actionable strategies that help…

20/07/2025

We’re currently meeting on Fridays 1pm if anyone can make it. Let Clare know so we bring enough mugs for tea break. 🙂 🥾 🍃

28/06/2025

🌳When we checked out the impacts of the floods on the Ruins vegetation and lower parts of Girriwa today, there was good news. Our plantings are thriving, most vegetation is in tact and viney orange thorn thickets are attracting a variety of woodland bird species. Common Creek has been scoured out and the water is clear. A little human rubbish was brought in by the flood- we have removed what we found.

There is some creek bank erosion in certain places that will need monitoring 💦 Some large boulders and logs have been moved around in the creek-bed.

🌱We did find some fresh w**ds liking the wet conditions- removed a bit of Lantana and pulled up some small Cadajis and Large-leaved Privets. There is Crofton W**d, more Cadajis, Whiskey Grass, Salvia and Blackberry clumps to tackle over winter.

🧤Volunteers always welcome to come and join us! Get active whilst helping nature.