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25.01.2022 Nice video to sum-up how shelter belts can be a win-win situation to improve productivity and biodiversity. Contact your local Landcare facilitator for support on revegetating and fencing. Rommi Crouch Phone:0474 227 166 Email: [email protected]

24.01.2022 Want to know how to mitigate header fires whilst harvesting pulses? GRDC are holding a webinar on Wednesday 6 November at 2pm, join Ben White, General Manager ...of Research at Kondinin, as he discusses the main causes of header fires when harvesting pulses weather conditions that exacerbate fire risk the top ten fire prevention actions for harvesting pulses what to do in the case of a fire Follow the link to register: https://buff.ly/31FweUY Grains Research and Development Corporation Kondinin Group

24.01.2022 Are you making the most out of #precisionag? BCG (Birchip Cropping Group) with support from the Victorian Government, is running a series of one-day workshops i...n August to help growers identify the right AgTech/Precision Agriculture solutions that can make their farm businesses more productive, profitable and sustainable. Visit https://www.bcg.org.au/events for more information. Spaces are limited so register early to avoid disappointment! #agtech #digitalag #harvest19 #AusAg #Agchatoz #BCG #PinAg #growforgood #agriculture

24.01.2022 Join us in Nhill on Thursday 11 July for Talking Farming crucial conversations we dont have often enough This event is for young farmers, their parents, th...eir partners and anyone involved in working in or on a family farming business and is designed to establish a risk management mindset in farmers early in their career from an operational, farm business, family and community perspective. What to expect: - Keynote presentations from renowned experts, including: having courageous conversations on farm to help foster effective communication for good business decisions and even better relationships plus the topics and challenges that are facing agriculture in the next 50 years and what young farmers should be doing to ensure they can handle them. - In addition to the keynotes, most of the event will be based on the stories and experiences of Wimmera and Mallee farming families. This will include panel discussions with farmers partners, farmers in representative roles, farmers who had to take the farm reins at a young age, plus a you cant ask that session where we ask some tough and amusing questions for an enlightening warts and all look at relationships on farm. - Plenty of networking time this event plans to bring together participants from seven GAPP discussion groups (and their families) from right across the Wimmera and Mallee. This is a Growth, Adoption, Production and Profit (GAPP) initiative. This event is delivered by the Birchip Cropping Group, supported by Agriculture Victoria and the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program. We would also like to acknowledge the sponsorship from Grains Research and Development Corporation and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and support from https://www.facebook.com/nhillanddistrictsyoungfarmers/. Time: 9:00am to 3.30pm (approximate) Location: Nhill Football Club rooms, 9 Davis Ave Nhill Cost: Free. For more information contact Birchip office on 03 5492 2787 or [email protected] Register online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-farming-crucial-conver

23.01.2022 Wimmera River Revegetation Project Whats involved? The Hindmarsh Landcare Network and Parks Vic are working together to revegetate, protect remnant vegetation, control pest and weeds along the Wimmera River between Dimboola and Lake Hindmarsh. Funding is available for plants, guards, fencing materials, revegetation support, pest and weed control. Why join?... Were looking for expressions of interest from landowners to participate protecting and enhancing the Wimmera River. Revegetating can have many benefits for productivity and environmental aspects, - Shelter belt for livestock and crops - Return of native wildlife and plant pollinators - Reduce spray drift, waterlogging, wind and water erosion problems - Increase farm value and aesthetics How to join? Contact Kaniva District Landcare Facilitator Rommi Crouch via phone 0474 227 166 or email [email protected]

23.01.2022 NATIONAL TREE DAY 2020 Plant Out Come along on a day out and help us celebrate National Tree Day, Sunday 26th July, 9.30am all meeting at the front of the Windmill Caf Kaniva. Please RSVP to Rommi Crouch 0474 227 166

22.01.2022 Do you own land throughout the Lawloit Range and in need to improve your area? Well keep reading, we can help! The Hindmarsh Landcare Network (HLN) are seeking expression of interest from landowners throughout the Lawloit area to participate within the Lawloit Range Bio-Link Project. The aim is to plant local native species back into the area on any type of landscape, this could be unproductive land that is in need of rehabilitation, enhance a remnant area or to develop a shelter belt. To make improving your area as easy as possible the project will cover the expense of plants and guards, fencing materials, and host a major volunteer planting weekend Project Hindmarsh in 2021. To become a participant or for any enquires, contact Rommi Crouch on 0474 227 166 or email [email protected]

22.01.2022 Telopea went missing on 25.02.2020, from the Wetlands and Fauna Park near the bird aviary. If you have seen her, pleae contact this page so she can be returne...d to the rest of the fllock . Please share this phoro. . She is very distinctive and was painted by 3 volunteers for Telopea Downs Agricultural & Landcare Group. She features big sky sunset with trees and kangaroos, plus Telopea Hall and Shearing Shed. #Repost @michellegibsondaily --- #kaniva #WestWimmera #Wimmera #Telopea #BigDesert #Sunset #Landcare #SheepArt See more

21.01.2022 The Lawloit Range Biolink Project is looking for expressions of interest from landholders along the Lawloit Range. This fantastic project can offer support for fencing supplies and revegetation. Please contact Landcare Facilitator Rommi Crouch for any enquires or to jump on board. Phone: 0474 227 166 Email: [email protected]

21.01.2022 The Hindmarsh Landcare Network and Parks Vic have secured funding to deliver The Wimmera River Revegetation Project, which will be delivered over three years. The project aims to restore and protect 200 hectares of land from Lake Hindmarsh through to Dimboola. Funding is available for revegetation, fencing materials and pest/weed control. This project is part of the Victorian Governments Biodiversity Response Planning strategy, and funded with the support of the Victorian Government.

20.01.2022 Important information!

20.01.2022 Kaniva Community - Info session next week re Illegal Waste Dump Site near Kaniva

18.01.2022 Check out the great lineup of presenters we have for you for the 23rd Wimmera Biodiversity Seminar! To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/from-litt...le-things-tickets- DELWP Grampians Wimmera CMA GWMWater Barengi Gadjin Land Council Yarrilinks Project Platypus Upper Wimmera Landcare ABC Wimmera Wimmera Mail-Times The Weekly Advertiser Zoos Victoria Parks Victoria Trust for Nature Greening Australia Visit Grampians Landcare Australia Landcare Victoria @horshamvictoriacommunityevents #WBS2020 #Wimmera #Biodiversity #FromLittleThings #fungi #orchids #insects #BushKinder #Science #dunnarts #platypus #Landcare

18.01.2022 Natural flows from the weekend rain in the upper catchment have reached Horsham Weir this afternoon and are passing through at around 800 megalitres a day. Here...s a photo taken at 3pm today (Tuesday August 13). We expect these natural flows to continue at this rate for another week or so and reach Lake Hindmarsh See more

17.01.2022 Hitachis TM4000Plus - High powered scanning electron microscope For any one interested come along to the Kaniva College tomorrow between 8.30 to 11am to check out this great bit of technology. BYO samples (seeds, insects, plants etc - as long its the size of or smaller than a 10cent coin)

17.01.2022 While restrictions are already in force in the north and central east parts of the shire, the Fire Danger Period will start for the remainder of the shire on December 9. More info: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au//restrictions-during-the-fire-d

16.01.2022 Lawloit Range Bio-Link Project Expressions of Interest Wanted Have you got some land throughout the Lawloit Range (half way from Kaniva and Nhill), that you would like to enhance and develop for future generations. ... The Hindmarsh Landcare Network currently have funding to provide support/funding for revegetation and fencing materials. Come on, jump on board and provide a shelter belt for your stock, improve remnant vegetation, stop soil degradation, provide a habitat for beneficial invertebrates ! Call Landcare Facilitator Rommi Crouch 0474 227 166

15.01.2022 BushBlitz have got an event this Saturday in Nhill from 10am to 1pm to examine species they have found within the Little Desert. Free event, all welcome !

15.01.2022 TELOPEA IS MISSING!! Theres been some suspected sheep thieving out west ...but not of the usual kind. Kanivas flock of colourful fibreglass sheep is a majo...r trourist drawcard. The individually painted models each tell a story or give a link to a place or community group. Now one of the towns newest sheep art additions, called "Telopea" has gone missing from the Kaniva Wetlands and Fauna Park. It is believed to have been removed between 4.45-8pm on Wednesday. anyone with information should contact the Kaniva Police Station. See more

14.01.2022 AquaTill Liquid Coulter Demonstration Day The Woorak Community and Land Management Group have organised for Greg Butler; who is the Research and Development Man...ager from the South Australian No Till Farmers Association (SANTFA) to bring the AquaTill Liquid Coulter machine and give us a local demonstration on Wednesday 18th of March. See attached flier. If you would like to come along, or for more information, contact Di Koop on 0427 910 211 See more

10.01.2022 Kaniva community update Thursday, 21 November 2019. 5:00 pm 6:30 pm. Kaniva Shire Hall, 15 Baker Street, Kaniva Vic 3419. Free event.... Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and other government organisations will hold a meeting to update the community with the latest information from the illegal waste dump site 15 km south of Kaniva, near Lemon Springs. EPA will be joined by representatives from Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Corporation (GWMWater), West Wimmera Shire Council, AgVic, WorkSafe and CFA. Please register to attend via email: [email protected] For regular updates, visit epa.vic.gov.au/kaniva

09.01.2022 Herbicide resistance specialist Peter Boutsalis will be in the Wimmera this month to give an update on herbicide resistant weeds in the Wimmera and management p...ractices to minimise their impact. All you need to know about alphabet resistance will be discussed at Warracknabeal Race Club on 17 February; Woorak Hall on 18 February and Kaniva Community Hub on 18 February. Details at: https://abcofherbiciderhesistanceinthewimmera.eventbrite.co National Landcare Program CRT Wimmera Farmer Wimmera CMA

07.01.2022 Getting in control of foxes! The Little Desert Regional Fox Control Program is now being delivered into its second year, after having a successful participation rate in 2019 covering over 56,000 Hectares, with up to 254 bait stations setup. Still time to sign up for the program, contact Rommi Crouch phone 0474 227 166 or email [email protected]

06.01.2022 This Saturday, 11 January 2020, our local Karen community will celebrate Karen New Year. It is a colourful celebration of music, dance and song, not to be miss...ed. The Nhill Karen community have been great supporters of Landcare for many years now, and this is a great opportunity to come along and share a Karen cultural experience. The event will be held at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre, this Saturday, from 10:30 am. See more

05.01.2022 You may have seen Wimmera CMA work crews out and about in the region lately as part of the State Governments Working for Victoria program. And we have great ne...ws! 20 new positions are now available APPLY NOW: https://www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria This is an opportunity to get involved in a variety of community, environmental and agricultural projects. You will be working with the CMA, Landcare and community groups for projects including planting over 40,000 trees along waterways and other areas. *Applications close August 7, 2020. #WorkingforVictoria #Wimmerajobs #newjobs

04.01.2022 Confused about E-waste? Paul Lehmann from the Grampians Central West Waste and Resource Recovery Group is in Kaniva today to answer all your questions! Remembe...r - small E-waste items can be dropped off at the Kaniva or Edenhope offices and bigger items can be taken to the transfer station, free of charge. See more

01.01.2022 We all need to work together to help manage foxes. For details of how to take advantage of the fox bounty and help keep numbers down visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/bounty.