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Warming waters kick off yellow belly breeding research

Bryce from Just My Luck Fishing with his ripper catch (2023) We are calling on the community again to participate in a research project #Fishing4Info involving a popular native fish – Yellowbelly! We...

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Planting the seeds for carbon farming in Victoria

The Allan Government is supporting farmers to reduce their emissions and improve the productivity of their farm with free training opportunities on offer across the state. Minister for Agriculture...

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Frogtober – Small Actions, Big Impact

How You Can Help Victoria‘s Frogs This October Victorians are being invited to connect with nature in their neighbourhood by recording frog calls throughout October as part of Frog Month Victoria....

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Joint Water and Fishing Forum

On Wednesday July 31 from 6pm to 9pm, Wimmera CMA and Victorina Fisheries Authority (VFA) are hosting a joint meeting at Horsham Angling Club – Dixon Drive.  A light supper and refreshments will...

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“April” our latest Platypus

A new female platypus has been found in Mackenzie river near Wartook in the latest platypus surveys conducted by EnviroDNA. The platypus survey took place on 15-16 April. In one of the survey locations...

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Water for the Environment Autumn 2024

Latest update: MacKenzie River MacKenzie River is 57 kilometres long and starts on the northern slopes of Gariwerd Grampians National Park. It flows northwest until it joins the Wimmera River west...

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Eastern Great Egret at Dock Lake

Wetlands Bird Survey Autumn 2024

Staff from Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI) were out in late March at wetlands across the Wimmera inspecting bird populations. Regular surveys are conducted at wetlands across the Wimmera that receive...

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Green Lake Waterway Action Plan

The Green Lake Waterway Action Plan final draft has been completed by Wimmera CMA and Water Technology. The Waterway Action Plan reviewed environmental, social, cultural and economic values, and...

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Vic Catchments win at Banksia Sustainability Awards

Vic Catchments, the peak body for Victoria’s ten Catchment Management Authorities, has won the Nature Positive category of the 35th National Banksia Sustainability Awards. The Awards celebrate trailblazers...

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