The NSW Landcare Enabling Program 2024 State Gathering kicked off this Monday, with National Landcare Network’s Mel Tyas, National Landcare Facilitator, in attendance, gaining the opportunity to connect with the over 160 Landcarers and community partners who attended....
Bibi Barba,Turlough Guerin FAIA GAICD (CEO LNSW), Melanie Tyas (NLN National Landcare Facilitator) and Maxine Cooper (Chair ACT Landcare) came together to celebrate the conclusion of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual...
The National Landcare Network is thrilled to announce our official commitment as a supporter of the National Strategy for Volunteering. By aligning ourselves with this important initiative, we are dedicated to advancing the National Strategy's vision and strategic...
The Queensland Conservation Council held a webinar Thursday evening with National Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek joined by environmental leaders and other guests to discuss strengthening our nature laws. The event was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from...
The NLN is pleased to welcome Senator Malarndirri McCarthy in her newly appointed role as Indigenous Australians Minister after the recent resignaton of former Minister Linda Burney. Senator McCarthy, from the Gulf country in the Northern Territory, has been an...
This week the 2022 Scientific Consensus Statement - the most comprehensive review of land-based impacts on the water quality and ecosystem health of the Great Barrier Reef - was released. This significant piece of research was developed over two years (2022–2024) with...
On behalf of the National Landcare Network, we'd like to congratulate the Hon. Julie Collins MP on her appointment as the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Our congratulations also go to outgoing agriculture minister, Senator the Hon. Murray Watt, on...
During National Landcare Week we’ll be recognising the hard work and dedication of our members and supporters who make a real difference in our community and environment. This year's theme is Landcare is for Everyone (L.I.F.E) - highlighting that any community-led...
Planet Ark's National Tree Day started in 1996 and has grown into Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event. All Australians are called to get their hands dirty and give back to the community! Trees are not only important for our environment,...
The National Landcare Network has welcomed a $2 million investment from the Australian Government in Community Landcare for the Strengthen Landcare - Deliver Nature Repair Program, a crucial initiative aimed at uplifting the Landcare sector and promoting sustainable...
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have released 2 new Future Drought Fund grant rounds: 1. Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices Program Round 2 This program builds on the success of the existing Long-term Trials of...
Department of Industry, Science and Resources National Science Week 2025 grants are now open! Up to $20,000 is available for individuals and organisations interested in creating science engagement activities for National Science Week 2025. Activities can include:...
Landcare advocates and enthusiasts came together earlier this month to share a meal, discuss their Landcare journeys and celebrate a milestone event recognising First Nations intellectual property rights through the signing of a Treaty at Parliament House. The...
Today marks the launch of Action Plan 2024-2027: the first three-year action plan of Volunteering Australia's National Strategy for Volunteering! The National Landcare Network is proud to be a member of the National Strategy for Volunteering Council. By aligning...
The countdown has begun for the inaugural National Biosecurity Week (NBW), set to run from 26 to 30 August 2024. Biosecurity is the management of risks posed to Australia’s economy, environment and communities by pests, diseases and weeds entering, establishing, and...