News - Landcare

East Gippsland communities secure Victorian Landcare Government Grants funding

29 September 2026

East Gippsland Landcare and environmental volunteer groups are among the successful recipients of funding through the 2026 Victorian Landcare Government Grants, helping local communities protect, enhance...

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From paddocks to people: Pip brings National Agricultural Insights to Orbost Show

27 March 2026

ABC Landline presenter Pip Courtney was the keynote speaker at the Far East Victoria Landcare Expo, held as part of the Orbost Show at Newmerella over the March long weekend. This event was supported...

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Bryce wins National Landcare Award

1 October 2025

Mallacoota local Bryce Watts-Parker takes out the NextGen Landcare Award at the National Landcare Awards last week. The NextGen Landcare Award recognises young environmental leaders (aged 18-35) who...

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Landcare volunteers enjoy a day on the Nicholson River

10 December 2024

The tranquillity of the Nicholson River was enhanced by the enthusiastic spirit of Landcare volunteers from across the region. On a very warm but perfect day for boating, volunteers enjoyed a leisurely...

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Cann River Can Do

1 December 2024

Flagship Waterways aims to bring as many people together to look after Victoria’s rivers. This includes the Cann River in far East Victoria. The Cann River has seen a lot of change since the 1800’s. ...

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Multiple East Gippsland volunteers nominated for a Victorian Landcare Awards

2 August 2024

We celebrate Landcare Week by acknowledging East Gippsland’s Landcare groups and their commitment to the environment that has led to well-deserved nominations in the 2024 Victorian Landcare Awards. The...

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East Gippsland volunteers recognised at Victorian Landcare Awards

18 July 2024

East Gippsland’s Landcare groups and individuals were recognised for their hard work and dedication to the environment by becoming finalists in the 2024 Victorian Landcare Awards. The ceremony, hosted...

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Cann do – environmental work on the river

4 April 2024

Several environmental projects are complete, enhancing the Cann River’s ecosystems and improving the health of the floodplain. Maintenance work has involved ongoing weed control, revegetation, and...

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Landcare Report Card 2022

18 October 2023

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Getting behind Gunns Creek

9 December 2019

The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) has been working with Jarrahmond landholder Mark Johnstone to stabilise a section of Gunns Creek previously eroded by a flood. “We might...

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