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Chicks in the Sticks returns

One of the Wimmera’s favourite events for women in agriculture is returning in October. After a 10-year hiatus, Chicks in the Sticks is back on October 23 at Grampians Park Station, Moyston. Low...

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Spring update, water for the environment

WIMMERA water for the environment Rivers, creeks and wetlands are fundamental to the health and vitality of the region From little things… Building a new home for tiny, endangered fish has...

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Landcare Week 2024

@media screen and (min-width:768px){.stk-6a51ea8{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 66.7% !important}} There are more than 50 community-based groups active in the Wimmera region, engaging with approximately...

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Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (SAF)

Chances are, that if you’ve been to a Landcare or sustainable farming event recently, you’re likely to have met our SAFs, Alicia and Bronwyn.

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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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Notice of Making of the By-Law no. 3 Waterways Protection 2024

By resolution of 17 June 2024 the Wimmera Catchment Management Authority under sections 160, 219 and 287ZC of the Water Act 1989 made By-Law No. 3 Waterways Protection 2024.

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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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