GLENRAC

29/05/2026

❄️ Winter is coming to the Northern Tablelands — is your home ready?

These two videos from For The Hood can help you stay warm and reduce energy costs.

Up to 87% of heat loss can come from gaps, glass, and poor sealing - learn simple, DIY fixes like:
✔️ Draught proofing doors, windows & fireplaces
✔️ Sealing hidden gaps and cracks
✔️ Affordable glazing & shading upgrades
👉 Watch the retrofit webinar: https://bitl.to/5tMV

🏡 Perhaps you're building a new home or renovating - don’t lock in the inefficiency of most Australian homes that leak air 15–25x more than high-performance standards.
Focus on what matters:
✔️ Airtight design
✔️ High-performance windows
✔️ Smart insulation & ventilation
👉Get it right from the start & watch: https://bitl.to/5tMU

For more practical sustainability tips, go to https://www.goodforthehood.com.au/

29/05/2026

Glen Innes community members have until 1 June 2026 to provide feedback on a proposal to construct a solar power facility on the Gwydir Highway.
👉 Provide your comments at https://bitl.to/5tMd

On this topic, you may be interested in reading one of a multitude of publications from our events, titled "A Regenerative Guide to Nature-Positive Solar Farming", written by D Carr and H McElnea, launched at an event we hosted in May 2024.

👉 "Building Better Biodiversity on Solar Farms" may be accessed at https://www.glenrac.org.au/event-resources

29/05/2026

📍 Deepwater – On Today

If you are near Deepwater today, consider dropping in to this local Council event to hear the latest information and connect with others interested in managing these important issues.

Check out the original post for details.

🌿 Got a w**d problem? Let’s talk about it!

Katie, Council’s Biosecurity Officer, will be in Deepwater TODAY sharing information on local w**ds, how to identify them, control them and stop them spreading.

Whether it’s in your paddock, backyard or along the fence line, drop by for some practical advice and a chat.

📅 29 May
⏰ 1.00pm - 3.00pm
📍 Foodworks, 70 Tenterfield St, Deepwater

Bring your questions, and maybe even a photo or sample of your mystery w**d!

28/05/2026

Come along and hear from someone who's 'been there, done that and loved it'. You can't beat a real-life testimony for something you've been on the fence about.

For many, it’s a mix of numbers, networking, and practical advice that drives real, measurable gains in profitability and efficiency.

If you'd like to find out more about a group starting in our region come along to this free event. Hear it from the horses mouth, as they say.

📅Wednesday 10th June 2026
🕕6:00pm
🌏Crofter Cottage, Glen Innes
🫖Light Supper Provided
✔️RSVP before Thursday 4th June 2026
Call 6732 3443 to secure you place

27/05/2026

Great news for Landcare networks all over NSW with the announcement of $10 Million Phase 3 Grants for the NSW Landcare Enabling Program (LEP) by Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty.

These grants will be administered by Local Land Services and supported by Landcare NSW over the next 12 months, helping Landcare groups deliver practical, community-led projects.

Watch this space for news of local events & initiatives!

Landcare NSW is very excited to share that $10 Million Phase 3 Grants for the NSW Landcare Enabling Program (LEP) have been announced by Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty.

These grants will be administered by Local Land Services and supported by Landcare NSW over the next 12 months, helping Landcare groups deliver practical, community-led environmental projects across the state.

Phase 3 of the LEP will see 22 projects delivered through 11 Landcare region, with each region receiving two grants. The grants align with two key priorities:

1. Innovation and climate adaptation
2. Culturally informed landscape management

Landcare NSW Chair, Steve Bunnell said:

“When governments invest in Landcare, they are investing in people, partnerships, and long-term environmental outcomes. That’s what makes Landcare such a powerful and enduring force across New South Wales.”

NSW Landcare Enabling Program Manager, Jodie Lovell said:

“These grants will give Landcare groups across the state the support they need to expand their work, deliver innovative projects, and create stronger partnerships with Aboriginal communities.

“From improving climate resilience and protecting native species to sharing cultural knowledge and restoring ecosystems, these projects will deliver lasting benefits across entire landscapes.”

🔗 For further details please visit:
https://landcarensw.org.au/nsw-landcare-enabling-program/

This initiative made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services NSW and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.

📸: Fire to Flourish Event, Granite Borders Landcare Committee via Nviro Media

22/05/2026

Last chance to nominate!

If someone came to mind over the past few weeks, now is the time to act.

Volunteers are a vital part of our regional communities — this is a simple way to recognise their contribution.

Nominations for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards close Friday 29 May.

👉 https://www.volunteering.com.au/awards/about-the-awards/

17/05/2026

Due to a technical glitch, we have not been receiving phone calls or text messages to this phone number over recent weeks. If you have attempted to RSVP to either of these workshops via the number on the flyer (and had no response), please call the GLENRAC office on 6732 3443 during office hours to ensure your spot has been reserved.

15/05/2026

Free feed, water and soil testing is available from Northern Tablelands Local Land Services
Testing can help you:
🐮 determine if the quality of feed or pasture is meeting the nutritional needs of your stock.
💧 protect your livestock health, crop performance, and soil condition by assessing water quality.
🌱 make informed fertiliser decisions and monitor changes in soil health over time, helping you maintain soil fertility and long-term sustainability.

Free feed, water and soil testing available

Understanding the nutritional value of feed is essential when conditions tighten. We offer free feed testing for pasture, hay, silage and grain, helping you determine if the quality of feed or pasture is meeting the nutritional needs of your stock.

Testing can help you:
🐮 determine if the quality of feed or pasture is meeting the nutritional needs of your stock.
💧 protect your livestock health, crop performance, and soil condition by assessing water quality.
🌱 make informed fertiliser decisions and monitor changes in soil health over time, helping you maintain soil fertility and long-term sustainability. Soil kits are for one paddock, testing at 0-10 cm and 10-20 cm depths.

For more information, drop into your nearest Northern Tablelands Local Land Services office or give us a call on 1300 795 299.

14/05/2026

☕ Smoko with Friends – Glencoe

Register now for this practical local smoko event at Glencoe next Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

With seasonal conditions continuing to tighten, this is a great opportunity to hear practical information, connect with support services and catch up with others over a cuppa. A few lucky door prizes will also be up for grabs on the day.

Hear about:
🐄 Feeding options and making the most of feed test results – Max Newsome (LLS Livestock)
🐑 Current animal health and welfare – Kate Burren (LLS District Vet)

Plus connect with:
• Andrew Daly (RAMHP)
• Donna Symes (Farmgate Support)
• Mark Luxford (Farm Household Support – Services Australia)

📍 Glencoe Hall, 8008 New England Highway, Glencoe
📅 Wednesday 20 May 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 11.30am

Important: Parking via Hawkins Lane.

Please register by Monday 18 May for catering purposes:
📞 6732 3443
📧 [email protected]