A fantastic panel discussion 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.
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...
How community-driven efforts are revitalizing ecosystems Nestled in the heart of the Gondwana Link, amidst the Wandoo and Jarrah woodlands, lies a sanctuary of hope and revival. The Balijup feral predator-free enclosure, known as "The Sanctuary," is a testament to the...
This August, Landcare ACT invites environmental volunteers, community leaders, and changemakers from across the region to gather on Ngunawal Country in Canberra for a two-day celebration of regeneration, connection, and community action. The 2025 ACT Environmental...
As NAIDOC Week draws near, we’re reminded of the power of collaboration and the importance of listening deeply to the voices that have cared for Country for tens of thousands of years. Across the North Coast of NSW, a new initiative is bringing together Landcare...
As we head into NAIDOC Week (6–13 July), this story is a timely reminder of the strength, vision, and legacy that grows when we walk together on Country. South Australian landcare legends Gerry Butler and Uncle John Chester spoke in an ABC radio interview today about...
As Landcare Week approaches we are asking people involved in landcare to participate in a national survey telling us why landcare matters to them. This important national survey hosted by Landcare Australia, together with the National Landcare Network and the State...