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 National Landcare Network (NLN) would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to four incredible individuals whose leadership and dedication have profoundly shaped our organisation. Jim Adams, Jess Dickson, Kristin den Exter, and Rosie Rayns have moved on from the...
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...
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...
This Landcare Week, the National Landcare Network (NLN) is calling for a commitment from government to support community landcare and deliver on their election promise to fund a National Landcare Facilitator. The NLN is one of the largest volunteer movements in...
As part of the National Landcare Facilitator Program also known as the Strengthen Landcare - Deliver Nature Repair Program, the NLN held its inaugural First Nations Community of Practice (CoP) meeting a few weeks ago, via zoom. The aim of the CoP is to exchange...
Are you passionate about helping communities come together to protect and restore our environment and ensure our agriculture sector is sustainable? Here is your opportunity to make a difference as the National Volunteer Landcare Facilitator, where you will work with...
NLN Acting CEO Darryl Ebenezer and Watergum CEO Rosalinde-Green Brinkman attended the first steering committee meeting this week for the 2025 National Landcare Conference being held in Gold Coast (21 - 24 September, 2025). "We are getting excited about this year's...
A fantastic panel discussion was recorded at Garma festival this August, with former CEO of Aboriginal Lands Trust and supporter of Landcare, John Chester, talking about Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and how ICIP principles keep culture strong....
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...