Western Local Land Services in Broken Hill, New South Wales | Government organisation

Western Local Land Services

Locality: Broken Hill, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 795 299

Address: 32 Sulphide Street 2880 Broken Hill, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 This will be of interest for our followers in the Central West LLS region

25.01.2022 Options for integrated kangaroo management in the Western region In case you missed it, two resources have recently been developed that describe the tools for controlling kangaroo populations at the property or paddock level as well as outlining property management factors that can improve the outcomes arising from control methods. - full document (54 pages) https://bit.ly/37JTaJn... - overview document (4 pages) https://bit.ly/2TrrpNk For further information about the resources, or kangaroo management more broadly, contact (Mon-Fri) Western LLS Kangaroo Management Officer, Fiona Garland on 0467 731 824 or [email protected]. Fiona works closely with the Kangaroo Management Taskforce who are an advisory group to Western LLS and are working together for healthy, sustainable landscapes and kangaroos.

23.01.2022 Miss any of the Western NSW Pest Chat webinars or want to have another listen? The recordings of all six webinars are now available on our website: https://bit.ly/3fRyT8K The webinars are a great resource for landholders, stakeholders and community members featuring expert presenters on a range of pest animals.... Got further questions? Contact a biosecurity officer on on 1300 795 299 or via www.lls.nsw.gov.au.

22.01.2022 Your #LLSRates go a long way to supporting the work of our dedicated biosecurity officers and district veterinarians across NSW. This work is crucial after several years of drought, so we encourage landholders to reach out to their closest LLS office, and take advantage of their local expertise. To find out more about the 2021 rate relief visit: www.lls.nsw.gov.au/annual-rates ... #LLSHereWhenItMatters #ZeroIn2021

22.01.2022 We have changed things up this year to make it easier for our landholders to complete the Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training. It's now available online and free! The course outlines the safety requirements and your legal responsibilities when using baits and pesticides. Upon completion, you'll gain a 5 year accreditation to issue baits on your property. Sign up and complete the course here https://bit.ly/36pw3S5

20.01.2022 The time has come to...RSVP If you're planning to attend our Mallefowl mound monitoring training event please inform us asap. Where: Mt Hope... When: 4-5 November Why: Learn how to identify a Malleefowl mound so you can support the national monitoring effort and make a difference. RSVP: Land Services Officer, Andrea Cashmere on (02) 6967 2880 and andrea@[email protected]. More info: https://bit.ly/3mtYdlg

20.01.2022 Thanks to all the landholders and people passionate about weed management that came along to the biological control in cactus workshop on Sunday in Broken Hill. If you were unable to attend and want to know more, give our Regional Weeds Coordinator, Andy McKinnon a call on 0428 671 370.

20.01.2022 Do you know how to identify a Malleefowl mound? Would you like to learn about Malleefowl, their amazing nests (mounds) and how to monitor them? We are hosting a training event for those interested in helping preserve one of Australia's most unique native birds. When: 4-5 November... Where: Mt Hope Register/RSVP: https://bit.ly/3jsQJx6 For further contact our Land Services Officer, Andrea Cashmere, (02) 6967 2880 or [email protected].

19.01.2022 This footage was taken at Hermidale this week - the largest reported swarm of locusts this season. Landholders should be on the lookout and report immediately if they see any suspected locust activity. Adult locusts can be readily distinguished from other species by the large dark spot on the tip of the hindwings and distinctive scarlet hindleg shanks. Adult body colour is variable and can be grey, brown or green. If you suspect Australian Plague Locusts, please contact your... nearest Local Land Services Biosecurity Officer on 1300 795 299 or visit https://bit.ly/3e6PnXR for more information. #stopthehop See more

19.01.2022 NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension project stakeholder update Work is continuing on this important project for landholders and communities in the Western Division of NSW. Recent highlights/progress includes:... commencement of construction at a priority pilot site near Hungerford further mapping of the proposed fence alignment along the NSW and Queensland border on-grounds assessments along the proposed alignments for biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage procurement of materials, contractors and specialised services, a number of which involve Western NSW businesses. To read the latest stakeholder dashboard report, for more information or to contact the project team head to https://bit.ly/3owEGTp

18.01.2022 A minimum quarantine period of 30 days is recommended and birds should be housed in an area completely separate to the flock and an area that is not used for any other purpose To find out more visit https://bit.ly/2RZ0QP6

17.01.2022 Community consultation for the NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension project As part of the development of the environmental impact statement for the NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension project, community consultation information sessions will be held in December. Face to face community information sessions... Tuesday 8 December, 12-4 pm at the Civic Centre, 31 Chloride St, Broken Hill Tuesday 8 December, 1-4 pm at the Community Hall, Anabranch Mail Rd, Anabranch Tuesday 8 December, 5-7 pm at the Palace Hotel, 227 Argent St, Broken Hill Thursday 10 December, 9 am-1 pm, Western LLS building, 21 Mitchell St, Bourke Friday 11 December, 8-11 am, Morillas Cafe, 2/2 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge Online community information sessions Tuesday 1 December, 1-2 pm Thursday 3 December, 6-7 pm Tuesday 15 December, 1-2 pm Register for an online session by emailing [email protected], all times AEST. Further information about these sessions and the community consultation process can be found on the project page on the LLS website: https://bit.ly/36EHNR6

17.01.2022 The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office and their state partners are undertaking some important work to support Murray Cod Check out their first update to see what they've got planned and how you can find out more: https://bit.ly/3m6gtBl

16.01.2022 Taking your horse for a riding lesson or a trail ride this weekend? Have you filled out a Transported Stock Statement (TSS) for Horse Movement? The new Horse TSS form is now available to download for FREE from the website! You can print it and use it whenever you need as it doesn't have a serial number. ... If you've recently purchased a TSS book from LLS, these are still eligible for use. TSS's are necessary for tracing horse movements for biosecurity purposes. To read the FAQs head to http://bit.ly/HorseTSSFAQs Download a copy of the form here http://bit.ly/HorseTSSForm

15.01.2022 Want to know more about carbon? Register for this webinar that will focus on the four methodologies under the emissions reduction fund: - herd methodology - human induced regeneration - savanna burning... - soil carbon The webinar is on 28 October: https://bit.ly/3ogTbdR Rangelands NRM

14.01.2022 Not all eggs are made equal, some are extra-large, have brown shells, or even the surprise double yolker! But today, we are only interested in one in particular... the chocolate kind! Happy Easter to all of our wonderful customers. We hope you all have an egg-cellent break!

13.01.2022 Miss our recent ‘joining your rams’ webinar? Check out the recording which is now on our website: https://bit.ly/3miQoif

13.01.2022 Landholders urged to be on the lookout for locusts Landholders are being reminded to report any sightings or locust activity to LLS to help biosecurity experts stop the destructive insects from spreading. This is of particular note in the Hillston area where we have recently had some reports of locusts. ... Reporting by landholders helps to build a picture of the statewide situation and are used to forecast locust movements, breeding, impacts and required control strategies. Plague locusts, if not controlled, cause significant damage to crops and pastures by consuming all in their path. Contact LLS via 1300 795 299, www.lls.nsw.gov.au or Messenger. For further information: https://bit.ly/3nqsSRS Images: NSW DPI Carrathool Shire Council Hillston-Ivanhoe Spectator Riverina Local Land Services Central West Local Land Services Murray Local Land Services

11.01.2022 Our final Ag Chat newsletter for the year is now out In this month's newsletter we take a look at: - Upcoming webinar on goats (25 Nov)... - Preparing for summer joining - Looking at perennials over summer - Finance and business update - Looking at pastures Curly windmill grass - Vine nutrition disorder app is ready for testing - Suspect fall armyworm detected in Riverina. Read all about it here: https://bit.ly/33564OX

11.01.2022 Miss the October Ag Chat newsletter? Featuring this month: - Get on the front foot and mitigate the impacts of flystrike - Crop tour and demo day gets the thinking caps out - Looking at pastures speargrass... - Interest coverage ratio - Fall armyworm detected in northern NSW - Options for integrated kangaroo management in Western NSW (resources) - Are your rams ready for joining (webinar recording). Read it all here: https://bit.ly/3owFnvJ

10.01.2022 Have you seen an Australian Plague Locust? Local Land Services are continuing to build a statewide picture of the locust situation and plan for movements, breeding, impacts and required control strategies thanks to landholders reporting sightings. Landholders that are unsure how to distinguish a locust from a grasshopper should look for:... a large dark spot on the tip of the hindwings and distinctive scarlet hindleg shanks adult males measure 25-30 mm long while females are 30-42 mm long adult body colour is variable and can be grey, brown or green. A good guide to learn about the different locust and grasshopper types can be found here: https://bit.ly/3e3Mx5Y If you suspect plague locusts, please contact your nearest Local Land Services Biosecurity Officer on 1300 795 299 or visit https://bit.ly/2G4gWEJ for further information. #StopTheHop

10.01.2022 Biological control and cactus awareness workshop Landholders and community members are encouraged to attend this workshop to hear about the latest techniques and research in biological control for the Western region. When: Sunday 8 Nov (9:30 am - 1:30 pm)... Where: Centre for Community (200 Beryl st, Broken Hill) Please RSVP by 5 Nov to Local Landcare Coordinator, Thel O'Shea on 0419 984 083 or [email protected]. More info here: https://bit.ly/3mtIseu

09.01.2022 The Regional Landholder and Aboriginal Community survey focuses on a wide range of topics and issues, with answers to inform us of what programs and projects are of most importance, as well as identify regional trends. If you haven't completed the survey yet there is still time. - via replied paid envelope (landholders in Western LLS region)... - Regional Landholder survey: https://bit.ly/2UdVAIp - Aboriginal Community survey: https://bit.ly/35hIlN0 As an appreciation, for every completed and returned survey, $20 will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia on behalf of the landholder. Additionally for those that complete the survey online, they will go into a draw to win a cash prize. For more about the survey: https://bit.ly/2Io7yNk

06.01.2022 If you have an interest in goats and are yet to register for our upcoming webinar we encourage you do so now Title: What do the most profitable goat producers do differently to the rest? When: Wednesday 25 November, 6-7 pm (aest) Register: https://bit.ly/395HEJ6... This webinar will feature John Francis of Agrista Pty Ltd and he will: - explore how well goats compare to other enterprises - examine how some goat producers generate more profit than others - deliver some production and financial targets for setting enterprise goals. We hope you can join, if you can't a recording will be available

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06.01.2022 RIVER HEIGHT UPDATE 10AM EASTER SATURDAY Water flowing from the Macintyre River into the Barwon is beginning to change the River Heights. MUNGINDI - The ...river is at 5.59 metres and has once again begun to rise ahead of the expected flood peak of 7.4 metres on Tuesday or Wednesday COLLARENEBRI - The river is at 7.09 metres and is steady. The expected flood peak of 7.9 metres is sometime around April 13-15. WALGETT - The river is at 11.46 metres is also steady. The expected flood peak of 12.5 metres is not expected until April 16-18. Keep an eye on the river conditions along the Barwon Catchment by visiting the Bureau of Meteorology Page at http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60145.html If you are isolated and need the assistance of the NSW SES for resupply, please call 132 500. If it is a life-threatening emergency, call 000 immediately. And if it's flooded - FORGET IT NSW SES Walgett Shire Council Moree Plains Shire Council ABC New England North West NOW FM Outback Radio 2WEB Mungindi NoticeBoard COLLARENEBRI LOVERS ONLY (NO KNOCKERS ALLOWED) Collarenebri town and area notices Walgett Area Thumbs Up Thumbs Down WALGETT Area Notice Board Roy Butler MP Mark Coulton MP

05.01.2022 Landholders are invited to attend this open day which provides a great opportunity to see this shearing shed which is based on the AWI shed design project. When: Wednesday 14 April from 12 - 3 pm Where: Yathonga Station, Louth (approx 50 km from Louth)... RSVP: For catering and COVID-19 requirements all must RSVP to register for the day, visit: www.wool.com/events For further information contact Henry Ridge, AWI, on 0429 722 724 or [email protected].