Applications are now open for the $40.3 million Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices round 2. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have expanded eligible industries to include cereal, broadacre crops, horticulture, and livestock. Applications close 19 November, 2024.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources National Science Week 2025 grants now open! Up to $20,000 is available for individuals and organisations interested in creating science engagement activities for National Science Week 2025.
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...
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...
In this presentation, Dr. Kaz Kagohashi explores the factors that influence the autonomy of local Landcare groups and addresses the future challenges for the sustainability of Landcare in Australia. Group autonomy is widely recognized as a fundamental principle of...
Get ready to dive into the wonders of science woven into Landcare with our February webinar, part of our Lunch and Learn series! National Science Week is your chance to join a nationwide celebration of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics— held every...
On 22 January 2025, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry released the Future Drought Fund Investment Strategy - the first for the fund. The Strategy is a roadmap for building drought resilient farms, landscapes and communities and tells stakeholders...
We are very excited to welcome Shaun Branden to the National Landcare Network team as our First Nations Engagement Coordinator! Shaun is working with the Landcare Facilitator Program to help facilitate engagement with First Nations communities, and foster two-way...
The Indigenous Biosecurity Traineeship initiative invests in biosecurity and fosters professional growth and community engagement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while strengthening connections between communities and government stakeholders.....