Wimmera CMA

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Bogong moths back at great levels!

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🐾 Guess who made a surprise appearance during water monitoring recently?

Our team was absolutely thrilled to spot a platypus while out in the field! 💙

Seeing a platypus in the Wimmera is a pretty special moment. We know they're out there, but they're masters of staying hidden and rarely show themselves. That's what made this sighting so exciting!

Moments like these remind us just how important our waterways are for supporting native wildlife.

Have you ever been lucky enough to spot a platypus in the wild? 👀

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Kevin is still flipping around in the Mackenzie River! 🩷

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And its a successful night for platypus monitoring!

14/10/2026

🌿 🌿Hollows for Habitat: Creating Home for Wildlife affected by fire

📅 Saturday, 24 October | 10am–3:30pm
📍 NC2, Natimuk

Join us for a free community event exploring ways to create habitat for wild life, featuring two approaches: nestboxes and “hollow-hog” carving tool.

Tree hollows are a critical habitat resource for many native species, but they can take decades or even centuries to develop naturally. So...Let's learn how we can supplement this habitat and support wildlife while our landscapes recover.

🪵 What’s on the program?
- Talks from guest speakers Nils Karlsson of Calypto Hollows and Bruce McInnes of Laharum Landcare.
- Explore the role of tree hollows in supporting native wildlife and options for supplementing natural hollows.
- Get hands-on with nestbox assembly.
- See a field demonstration of the “hollow-hog” carving tool in action.

🥪 Lunch provided. Households will have the opportunity to take a nestbox home, subject to availability.

Whether you’re involved in local revegetation, habitat restoration or broader Landcare activities, come along to share knowledge, explore practical techniques and contribute to restoring habitat for our local wildlife.
Free event!

This event is part of the "Restoring Natimuk – After the Fire" project, supported by Landcare Australia Victorian Bushfire Recovery Grants 2026.

A detailed program will be shared closer to the date.

Please register > https://events.humanitix.com/hollows-for-habitat-in-natimuk

14/10/2026

🐦 Have you ever stopped to listen to the birds around you?

The Aussie Bird Count is your chance to spend 20 minutes exploring the birdlife in your backyard, local park or favourite outdoor spot. Every bird you record helps build a clearer picture of Australia's incredible wildlife.

Join the count and see what feathered visitors call your patch of the Wimmera home! 🌿

There's heaps of resources to help you get started! Register and learn more 👇

📸 Welcome Swallow (C)Glenn Pure 2025 birdlifephotography.org.au

13/10/2026

🦗 Locust surveillance is ramping up across parts of the Wimmera.

Agriculture Victoria teams will be out and about in West Wimmera, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh this week, keeping an eye on areas where locust activity is most likely.

Recent monitoring in the Mallee found young locusts in many expected locations, with different growth stages suggesting eggs were laid over an extended period and that more hatchings could still be on the way.

If you're out in the paddock and notice unusual locust activity, it's a good time to keep a record and stay informed as surveillance continues across the region.

Are you seeing locusts? 🦗

Report them to Agriculture Victoria.

Early reporting helps track locust movements and supports timely management responses.

📞 Call 136 186

💻 Report online: agriculture.vic.gov.au/reportlocusts

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12/10/2026

🌿 Looking for a career that makes a real difference for nature in the Wimmera and South West Victoria?

Our partners at Trust for Nature are recruiting an Area Manager to lead private land conservation efforts across the Glenelg Hopkins and Wimmera catchments. This leadership role will work closely with landholders, communities and conservation partners to help protect and enhance important natural landscapes.

Based within the region, the position supports a team across Horsham, Dimboola and Warrnambool, with Halls Gap or Ararat preferred as a base location.

If you're passionate about conservation and building strong community partnerships, or know someone who is, this could be a fantastic opportunity. 🌱

https://lnkd.in/p/gpwf-TTf