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...
Restoring Gippsland Redgum Grassy Woodlands
14 January 2026
The Redgum Grassy Woodlands and Seasonal Herbaceous Wetlands are special parts of Gippsland’s landscape, stretching from the Latrobe Valley to Bairnsdale. Both are Critically Endangered and need...
Community flocks together to welcome back the birds
10 October 2025
The Welcome Back the Birds event held last Friday at the Eagle Point Foreshore was a wonderful day out. With a vibrant crowd of community members, nature lovers and families coming together to celebrate...
Sand Renourishment on the Gippsland Lakes
23 September 2025
An inspiring local project is using science-based restoration to rebuild critical shorebird habitat and guide conservation into the future. There have been major declines to populations of shorebirds...
Improving a patch for platypus
26 August 2025
An investment of $1.2m has been secured to support and protect platypus habitat in the Mitchell River, one of 14 project areas across Victoria. The work forms part of the landmark $24 million ‘Platy...
Wonnangatta Bank Stabilisation
1 April 2025
With support from the local community, bank stabilisation works near the Wonnangatta River are nearing completion. This work will help address the potential for the Wonnangatta River to change course...
A boost for birds
27 March 2025
A project dedicated to enhancing the habitats of the Eastern Hooded Plover and Australian Fairy Tern through sand renourishment efforts has received a boost. This project is funded by the Australian...
Students learning all about bugs and birds at Macleod Morass
18 March 2025
Lucknow Primary School students spent a day at Macleod Morass identifying bugs, bird watching and water monitoring. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Wildlife Unlimited helped...
Connecting and Protecting our Redgum Woodlands
13 March 2025
A conservation project is aiming to enhance the connectivity and health of important ecosystems across the Gippsland Red Gum Plains. This project is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage...
Supporting Sustainable Farming in East Gippsland
13 March 2025
Funding continues for a role that helps the agricultural community in East Gippsland adopt sustainable farming practices. Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators (SAFs) are based in rural regions across...
