National Landcare Network is excited to introduce Melanie Tyas to the team, as the new National Landcare Facilitator for the Strengthen Landcare - Nature Repair program. Melanie has over 20 years’ experience in community and environmental resource management and...
Community Landcare’s Pioneering Efforts in Cane Toad Management
Cane toads (Rhinella marina) were introduced to Australia in the mid-20th century in an ill-fated attempt to control agricultural pests. Since their introduction, they have had profound and detrimental impacts on the country's ecosystems, spreading rapidly and...
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GRATK Treaty – A Groundbreaking Step in Recognising First Nations Intellectual Property
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...
National Landcare Network now official supporter of the National Strategy for Volunteering
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...
Evening With The Federal Environment Minister – Strengthening our Nature Laws
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...
NLN Welcomes Senator Malarndirri McCarthy as the new Minister for Indigenous Australians
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...
2022 Scientific Consensus Statement Released This Week
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...