Murray Mallee Landcare Network

03/06/2026

Anyone want to do this ? It’s a great opportunity to get your work known and issues focused on.

Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Environmental Volunteer Showcase

Hosted by the Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Landcare and supported by Landcare Victoria and Victorian Environment Friends Network, this event gives landcare groups/networks and other environmental volunteering organisations the opportunity to bring their work to Parliament House.

The two-day showcase will be held in the Queen’s Hall at Parliament House on Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 June. Present your on-ground works and demonstrate the benefits of community led on-ground action and talk to politicians about the issues that matter to you.

Please read the information on the event page carefully before registering. You must register to attend this event. Registrations close 5pm Monday, 8 June. Places are limited.

When: Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 June (11am to 2pm each day)
Where: Queen's Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/volunteer-showcase

02/06/2026

Do you know about biochar?

Expressions of Interest are now open for our Farm Biochar Trial.

Farm Biochar Trial
🌱 Improve soil health
💰 Reduce fertiliser costs
🐄 Improve animal production
👉 Limited trial opportunities

Why Join?
Why participate in the trial?
Test practical, real-world outcomes:
• Reduce reliance on synthetic fertiliser
• Improve yield or feed efficiency
• Build soil carbon and resilience
• Generate locally relevant data

Soil Opportunity
Trial Option 1: Soil & Fertiliser
Apply biochar with fertiliser to explore:
• Improved nutrient retention
• Reduced fertiliser inputs
• Better water holding capacity
• More consistent crop or pasture performance
Outcomes vary based on soil, climate and management

Livestock Opportunity
Trial Option 2: Livestock Feed
Test biochar in feed systems to explore:
• Feed conversion efficiency
• Animal health indicators
• Weight gain consistency
• Manure and nutrient outcomes
Trial to be managed with appropriate feeding guidance

What You Can Contribute
Participant involvement
Trial participants may contribute:
• Basic production data (yield or livestock)
• Fertiliser or feed use rates
• Observations and performance insights
All data is aggregated to support regional insights

Join the Biochar Trial
Trial supply available
June – August
👉 Apply
Farm Biochar Trial Invitation – Fill in form

Alternatively, you can contact us directly:
📧 [email protected]
📞 03 5453 1959

Western Murray Land Improvement Group
in conjunction with

02/06/2026

Spots available for this event at Orana
🌱Growing Knowledge: Farm Tour Series 📍 Orana Park

Join us for a guided tour of Orana Park, a 4,500-hectare regenerative farming enterprise in Fiery Flat. Learn how productive broadacre farming can operate alongside environmental restoration.

The team will share insights in olive grove management, livestock and cropping operations and the production and use of biofertiliser.

📅10am - 2pm, Wednesday 10th June
The tours are FREE and registration is essential.

Find out more, or register here: https://www.healthyloddoncampaspe.au/growing-knowledge-farm-tour-series

Delivered in partnership with Loddon Plains Landcare Network and the Loddon Shire Council.

02/06/2026

🍃 Applications now open: 2026 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program 🍃

Bupa Australia and Landcare Australia are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program, supporting urban and peri-urban communities across Australia to engage people in nature and regenerate the environment.

Grants from $5,000–$25,000 are now available for:
🌱Community environmental groups (Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare & more)
🌱Local councils
🌱NRM organisations
🌱Not-for-profits
🌱Traditional Owners & First Nations organisations

Do you want to bring your project to life and make a difference in your local area? Apply by 13 July 2026, 5pm AEST.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/h5fW50Z60iK

14/05/2026

“Landcare Facilitators work is never done”
~ from grant writing, workshop planning, reporting, meetings, zooms, cleaning up and going to tip to dispose of riverside weeds, collecting Rolly pollys for an art gallery, training, rabbits , foxes, weeds, murals, nesting boxes, networking ….

13/05/2026

Swan Hill Sustainability Group invite you to participate in a workshop for their Milloo Healing Country project, with artist Sandra Kropinyeri
When: Saturday May 16th,
1.00pm to 3.30pm
Where: The Art Gallery of Swan Hill.
The North Central CMA's Nature-led Community Recovery Program aims to support both the recovery of our region’s waterway biodiversity and communities recovering from the Victorian 2023-2024 storms and flooding.
Our project for 2026 is to create two storylines, one a mural for the Milloo St Wetlands and the other using the canvas of the Art Gallery Ping Pong table.
Come along to the workshop to create your own storyline of the themes, using mixed media.
The Milloo Healing Country project will enhance our beautiful river precinct, exploring the animals, birds and plants of the river and wetlands, the response to over-bank events (flooding), and the way people deal with and recover after flood events.
During our Urban Riverfront Enhancement project in 2025, several people suggested a mural be done at the wetlands. We estimate that 20,000 people walk past there each year, including many tourists. Let’s proudly tell our story through art, showing the rich culture, biodiversity, our resilience and connection to the natural landscape around us.
Please RSVP to secure your spot and for catering purposes to: [email protected]

08/05/2026

North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will be hosting three roundtable sessions to provide an opportunity for the community to hear about current projects in their local area and opportunities to work together in the future.
This one is in our area. Swan Hill 3rd June

Come along to hear from the North Central CMA and partners about current natural resource management projects.

05/03/2025

The water levels in the Loddon River have changed bit these past few weeks. Have you noticed? Wondered why? There's more water to come....slowly.....
Click on the link and you can find out more about where enviro water is being used locally for the betterment of the local river system.

Current and recent water for the environment flows in the North Central CMA region. Blue and green icons mean current flows.

05/03/2025

Rabbits bugging you? If you're looking for info about all things rabbit control then here's the workshop for you!
For more info see link in comments

15/11/2024

Clair Fry, our friendly Kerang Neighbourhood House Manager, spoke about the various food programs KNH has on offer. Along with Chatty Cafe on Tuesdays and Soup on Thursdays - there's also a produce table at the KNH Op Shop, Victoria St. If you have any spare produce from your garden or are in need of an ingredient, feel free to swing by and say hello!
Follow the links in comments to find out all the details of where and when for the Chatty Cafe and Soup on Thursday events.

🌟 A Huge Thank You for Your Donations! 🌟

We are incredibly grateful for all your generous donations to our Op Shop – thank you for supporting our mission! 🙏💖

Just a friendly reminder:

Please ensure items are clean, complete, and in working condition.
We can’t accept second-hand bike helmets, baby capsules, or car seats for children.
No used underwear (except bras and swimwear).
Cots must meet safety standards.
Large furniture should be in saleable condition.
Electrical items must be in working order, and we can’t accept mattresses.
Call us at 44036640 about larger furniture donations.
We’re also excited to introduce a new initiative at the Op Shop: 🥕🍅 Our Fresh Produce Table – take what you need, and leave what you can! Let’s keep this community growing together!

Thank you again for your continued support. We couldn’t do it without you! 💕