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Mallee Catchment Management Authority

Locality: Irymple, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5051 4377

Address: DEDJTR Complex Cnr Koorlong Ave & Eleventh St Irymple, Victoria 3498 Irymple, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.malleecma.com.au

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25.01.2022 ADVENTURES TO KEEP KIDS ACTIVE Swap the screens for fresh air and sunshine in the Mallee bush! The Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has produced two new children’s activity books to assist children and families to explore the incredible environmental and Indigenous wonders to be found at Merbein Common and Lindsay Island. The Wildlife Detective activity books are designed to nurture a love of nature in primary school aged kids, and feature puzzles, activities and... interesting facts about Merbein Common and Lindsay Island. The activity books are available from the following locations: - First People of Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation Deakin Avenue office - Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre Alternativity you can download the e-book from the Mallee CMA website https://www.malleecma.com.au/publications/ Click the below link to read the full press release https://malleecma.com.au//Media-release-for-children-activ #mallee #community #childrenslearning

25.01.2022 Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions are in place for Regional Victoria. There are only 4 reasons to leave home, and if youre out you must wear a face covering. If you have symptoms, get tested then stay home. Staying apart, keeps us together.... For all current restrictions go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne

23.01.2022 L A N D C A R E W E E K 3 9 August The annual Landcare Week celebrates and acknowledges the thousands of Landcare networks and groups, facilitators, and other environmental care community groups, and volunteers across Australia working on conservation and sustainable land management activities in their local area. Connecting with nature improves your mental health and connection to place. With Australians having experienced drought, bushfires, and a global pandemic, peo...ple need social connections and to get outdoors. Landcare is about the partnerships created by local communities to restore and protect their local environment on behalf of the community. No matter where you live there is a group near you managing a local environmental issue. With the impacts of a changing climate, drought and biodiversity loss, Australia needs Landcare now more than ever. Speak to your local group about their events and how you can be involved during restrictions due to COVID-19. You can volunteer in a community event or get more involved to support the group with your skills or in-kind support, or a donation. https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ #landcare #volunteer #environment #community

23.01.2022 Sometimes we look at a tree and think yep just a tree. But its so much more than just a tree, it is a home to many, many animals. Have a look at all the animals that live in this tree. Note this tree is in Canberra but our River Red Gum and Black Box trees are doing the same thing, being homes to birds, lizards, microbats, possums and insects.... And not forgetting just how much fresh oxygen these trees provide! Photo credit: Alice McGlashan

23.01.2022 Teams have been out on the River Murray below Mildura, catching and tagging native fish to monitor their movement through fishways. Free movement is essential f...or the life-cycle of native fish, and with this monitoring program were helping improve future water planning and river operations. Tags similar to the microchips used in dogs and cats were given to 571 native fish, ranging in size from 120mm to the 1.35m Murray cod pictured below (we needed the big tape measure for this giant!). External tags are also used to make these fish easy to identify. Once tagged, the fish are returned to the water. If you catch a fish with a visible tag, please record the details, take a pic and put it back. Phone the number printed on the tag with the details. You can also find out more about our Native Fish Recovery Strategy here: http://ow.ly/Nds650Atx2A

22.01.2022 Check out this great video about the Buloke Woodlands rehabilitation works in Birchip

22.01.2022 Did you know some frogs build nests? Spotted Marsh Frogs makes a floating foam or bubble raft in which fertilised eggs are suspended. The tadpoles hatch after a few days and drop into the water as the nest-raft disintegrates. Can you help us find the Spotted Marsh Frog? ... Hop over to our website to find out more details on the Frog Monitoring running over spring. https://www.malleecma.com.au/get-involved/frog-monitoring/ #frogs #mallee #wetlands #science

22.01.2022 Check out this great video about the works being undertaken in the Berrook State Forest (Near Murrayville) which adjoins the Murray Sunset National Park in re-establishing habitat for the endangered Mallee Fowl.

21.01.2022 Smart Farms Small Grants program - Round 4 --------------------------------------------------- Round 4 of the Australian Governments Smart Farms Small Grants program is now open. Under this round, you can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 to support projects that will help farming, forestry and fishing groups and communities increase their awareness, knowledge, skills and capacity to adopt smart and sustainable practices.... For more information, visit the Departments website. Applications close at 11:00 pm AEDT, 9 October 2020. https://buff.ly/2EK7wxe #Landcare #Smartfarms #farming #Incentives

21.01.2022 Perons Tree Frog (Litoria peronii) --------------------------------------------------- A large species of frog reaching up to 7 cm in body length. It has a grey or light brown back, with or without darker mottling, and several to many tiny emerald-green spots. There is a thin black line along the skin fold from behind the eye to the top of the arm. The belly is cream coloured, and the male has a yellow throat. The pupil appears crossed-shaped and the iris is silver. The thig...hs are bright yellow, with black patches. Fingers are half webbed and toes are fully webbed, both with large discs. If you would like to help monitor these beautiful frogs visit the Mallee CMA website and learn how you can become a citizen scientist, recording frogs in our local wetlands. Visit the link to learn more https://www.malleecma.com.au/get-involved/frog-monitoring/ Photo: Andrew Wallace #frogs #mallee #wetlands #science

21.01.2022 Employment Opportunity Project Manager Irrigated Landscapes --------------------------------------------------- Are you an innovative professional and proven projects manager keen to make a significant contribution to the important work of balancing primary production and environmental preservation?... Do you have extensive business development and contract management skills with the capacity to engage with a wide variety of audiences, scientific, community and industry representatives alike? We offer flexible work life balance arrangements. The role is a Senior Executive Officer position and is available as a permanent position. A competitive total remuneration package is on offer and will be commensurate with experience. A position description is available from https://www.malleecma.com.au/current-vacancies/; by contacting Deanne Kontrec on (03) 5051 4377; or email [email protected]. Applications close 30 July 2020.

21.01.2022 LIVING WITH MICROBATS! Often bats are portrayed in a bad light, through movies and the media. However, this depiction is misguided. Microbats are very small animals; the largest species only grow to a body length of approximately 11cm. They will keep to themselves in their roosts, some will stay still if approached, while others will try to crawl or fly away from you. They will not try to fly into your hair! Any disturbance of their roosts should be avoided. These bats eat... insects, and they will not suck your blood. Australia does not have any species of vampire bats. If you have microbats consider yourself lucky, as this is a good indication you are living in a healthy environment. If you want to help them, make sure not to use pesticides in your backyard (this destroys their food insects), don’t chop down old trees (they make great roosting sites) and keep cats indoors or locked up at night, while cats are cute, they are extremely good hunters and microbats are an easy target. #microbats #mallee #nature

21.01.2022 CURRENT VACANCIES - APPLY NOW! We have several opportunities available to join our team: Field Officers - Working for Victoria Program - Fencing... - Field work - Reveg and pest management Applications close soon. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.malleecma.com.au/current-vacancies/ #jobs #employment #Mallee

19.01.2022 Employment Opportunities Corporate Services Records Management Assistant Data Management Assistant ----------------------------------------------... Do you have skills in the field of records or data management? We have two positions for energetic and motivated people to provide professional, efficient and effective support to the Business Development Team to assist in the implementation of the Mallee CMA Digitisation and Content Management project and provide data management and administration support. These roles may require you to work in a socially distant office setting or remotely from your home in line with current requirements. You will need to have access to the internet and will be provided with a computer and other equipment to support you in the role. The positions are full time for six months - fixed term. A Police check is required for the successful applicant. Experience in the provision of ICT and administration support, competent keyboard skills and Microsoft Office suite of programs, including word, email, excel, PowerPoint and publisher are required for the role. To register your interest with Working for Victoria go to https://www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria and create your profile to be matched with opportunities in the administration and corporate services sector for the Mallee region. For more information visit our website www.malleecma.com.au #employment #Malleeregion #MalleeCMA

19.01.2022 KEEP THE KIDS ACTIVE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS With the end of year school holidays fast approaching it might be time to line up some activities to keep the kids active. The Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has produced two new children’s activity books to assist children and families to explore the incredible environmental and Indigenous wonders to be found at Merbein Common and Lindsay Island. ... The Wildlife Detective activity books are designed to nurture a love of nature in primary school aged kids, and feature puzzles, activities and interesting facts about Merbein Common and Lindsay Island. The free activity books are available from the following locations: - First People of Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation Deakin Avenue office - Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre Alternativity you can download the e-books from the Mallee CMA website. Merbein Common e-book https://mk0malleecmacomvmcpd.kinstacdn.com//MCM-Activity-B Lindsay Island e-book https://mk0malleecmacomvmcpd.kinstacdn.com//MCM-Activity-B #mallee #community #childrenslearning #firstpeopleofthemillewmalleeaboriginalcorporation

19.01.2022 Employment Opportunities - Agricultural Sector Register your interest ----------------------------------------------------------- Do you have skills in pest and weed management, re-vegetation and planting programs or fencing work?... Are you interested in working in the field of agriculture in the Mallee region? Has your employment been impacted by recent drought conditions or Coronavirus? To register your interest with Working for Victoria go to https://www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria to be matched with opportunities in the agricultural sector in the Mallee region. We need people with various skills including weed control, pest management, water quality monitoring, fencing, soil health/sampling and crop productivity. For more information visit our website www.malleecma.com.au

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18.01.2022 Coordinator Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement ---------------------------------------------- We currently have exciting, challenging and meaningful roles available with our organisation as part of The Living Murray program. The role offers:... Secure full-time employment in a great regional location (Mildura). Exciting projects that are making a positive difference to the environment enhanced by indigenous values and objectives. A mix of office-based and field work within some of the best locations in the Victorian Mallee. Travel and direct involvement in program and engagement forums. Opportunity to further build on established relationships with the local Indigenous Community and the local Registered Aboriginal Party. Your role in coordinating crucial engagement with Traditional Owners and local communities is at the heart of the Living Murray program and will see you connecting with some of the most culturally and environmentally significant reaches of the River Murray in Victoria. Applications are to be addressed to Human Resources and emailed to [email protected] by 5.00pm Sunday 27th September 2020. For more information visit our website www.malleecma.com.au #Mallee #Jobs #culture #TraditionalOwners #Murrayriver

17.01.2022 One of our camera traps caught the exact moment this female Malleefowl laid an egg. This will be one of the many eggs laid during the breeding season. The e...ggs are laid at intervals of a few days, and, since there is a very large number, three or four months pass before all eggs are produced. As each egg is placed in the warm nest it begins to incubate; long before the last egg is laid the first eggs have hatched and the chicks have run away to begin their solitary life. Excerpt From: Graeme Tonkin. Malleefowl. Graeme Tonkin, 2017. Available for free on Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/au/book/malleefowl/id1313712686 See more

16.01.2022 Eastern Banjo Frog SOUND ON Sometimes referred to as pobblebonk, due to the noise they make!... A large species of frog reaching up to 7.5 cm in body length. It has a brown or grey-brown back, with orange or yellow mottling on the sides. There is a pale or yellow stripe from under the eye to the shoulder. The belly is mottled brown and yellow, and the throat is sometimes yellow. The pupil is horizontal and the iris is golden-brown. Fingers are un-webbed and toes are one-quarter webbed, both without discs. The Eastern Banjo frog is found in the Mallee - you can help monitor this species and other frogs by using the FrogID app - download the app now and help us gather important information about frog habitat and breeding. Visit the link to learn more https://www.frogid.net.au/ #frogs #mallee #citizenscience #wetlands

15.01.2022 WE ARE CONTINUING TO STAY COVIDSAFE Lets keep on top of the virus Keep our fitted face masks on Keep catching up outdoors... Keep washing our hands Keep our distance Keep getting tested if we have symptoms Keep looking out for each other Stay safe stay open For more information go to http://CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au #covidsafe #mallee #wearamask #covid19 #staysafestayopen

15.01.2022 KEEP GOING VICTORIA Everything we're doing is keeping us on top of this virus. So no letting up. Let's keep our masks on.... Keep catching up outdoors. Keep washing our hands and keeping our distance. Keep getting tested if we have symptoms. And Keep looking out for each other. Victoria, let's stay safe and stay open. Go to CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au #covidsafe #mallee #keepgoingvictoria #covid19 #staysafestayopen

14.01.2022 Its frog monitoring season If you would like to help us monitor these beautiful frogs visit the Mallee CMA website and learn how you can become a citizen scientist, recording frogs in our local wetlands. Visit the link to learn more https://www.malleecma.com.au/get-involved/frog-monitoring/... #frogs #Mallee #science

14.01.2022 Smart Farms Small Grants program - Round 4 ------------------------------------------------ Round 4 of the Australian Governments Smart Farms Small Grants program is now open. Under this round, you can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 to support projects that will help farming, forestry and fishing groups and communities increase their awareness, knowledge, skills and capacity to adopt smart and sustainable practices.... For more information, visit the Departments website. Applications close at 11:00 pm AEDT, 9 October 2020. https://buff.ly/2EK7wxe #Landcare #Smartfarms #farming #Incentives

14.01.2022 We have jobs in the Agricultural Sector ------------------------------------------------ Visit the Working for Victoria website to learn more about the program and the positions now available. https://www.vic.gov.au/working-victoria-information-jobseek ... Follow the step by step guide for signing up to the platform, which is also available in almost 20 languages. Visit the link: www.vic.gov.au/apply-work-6-simple-steps Select Working for Victoria to see the jobs currently available. We have several opportunities in the field including: Fencing work Revegetation and weed management Pest management GIS field work Supervisors If you require any assistance with the creation of an account and/or submitting your application, please visit the links for support. #Jobs #Mallee #Agriculture

13.01.2022 Water for the environment improves the health of river red gums and promotes growth of Moira grass on the Barmah Forest floodplain which provides nesting and fo...raging habitat for waterbirds. For a snapshot of how the delivery of water for the environment will aid in the health of plants and animals in the northern region, check out our new 2020-21 plans on a page. https://www.vewh.vic.gov.au//5369/VEWH-NorthernA3-2020.pdf #itsallpartoftheSWPlan #W4TE #CMAsgetitdone Goulburn Broken CMA North Central CMA Mallee Catchment Management Authority North East CMA Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

13.01.2022 CURRENT VACANCY - APPLY NOW! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Mallee CMA currently has an exciting, challenging and meaningful role available with our organisation, as part of the Operations and Community team.... Working within the Communications team, this role will be primarily focused on delivering key objectives through the ‘Connecting Community to Waterways’ project and engaging with our community. To find out more about this exciting opportunity visit our website: https://www.malleecma.com.au/current-vacancies/; A position description and full details on how to apply are available on our website or by contacting Deanne Kontrec on (03) 5051 4377; or by emailing [email protected] Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 23 November 2020. #jobs #employment #Mallee #community

12.01.2022 BLACKWATER THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY! Does providing water for the environment create blackwater? Sometimes. The amount of leaf litter (like leaves, bark and branches fallen from floodplain trees) on the floodplain or in a wetland is important. When water is added, vegetation starts to degrade and this releases tannin. The more leaf litter on the floodplain, the more tannin can be leached out. Here, the perfect comparison is a tea bag. When you place the tea bag in wat...er the dark cloud that forms are the tannin which leaches out of the leaves as they break down. The more teabags you add to the water the more tannin comes out and the darker the water gets. On the floodplain, the leaching of the tannins into the water gives it the dark colour, hence the name ‘blackwater’. The other process which occurs during the same time is the leaf litter being broken down by tiny microorganisims. Specifically, they are feeding on the carbon which is the key component of all living matter. Generally, this is not a visible process (like when the tannins are leached into the surrounding water). This process is extremely beneficial to the aquatic environment and leads to high productivity which pushes the food web into hyperdrive. During the breakdown of the carbon, the microorganism use oxygen from the water. If the amount of leaf litter is small then there are fewer microorganisms using only a modest amount of oxygen and oxygen levels in the water can be maintained. Trouble occurs when there is lots of leaf litter. The number of microorganisms grows exponentially and they use more oxygen from the water than can be replaced. This is what causes hypoxic water (or water with no oxygen). Keep an eye out for regular Blackwater posts over the coming weeks, as we will explain several facts around Blackwater. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and we’d be happy to answer them for you. #murrayriver #environment #blackwater #mallee

11.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK IS HERE Mallee CMA pay our respects to how Country has been protected & cared for by Aboriginal people over 65,000 years and their continuing connection and aspirations for Country. Mallee CMA will continue to work alongside Traditional Owners. #NAIDOC2020... #NAIDOCWeek #alwayswasalwayswillbe See more

11.01.2022 Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions are now in place for Regional Victoria. There are only 4 reasons to leave home, and if youre out you must wear a face covering. If you have symptoms, get tested then stay home. Staying apart, keeps us together.... For all current restrictions go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne

11.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to power upgrade works being carried out we have limited phone and email capabilities today - Friday 11 September. Please contact our office via 0427 514 301.... We apologise for any inconvenience. See more

10.01.2022 Face coverings are now mandatory when leaving home - wherever you live in Victoria. Help keep yourself, your family and community safe. To find out more visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/facemask... #WearAMask #Covid19Vic

10.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK Celebrating Indigenous Artist NAIDOC week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous communities but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces. To help celebrate NAIDOC week, Mallee CMA would like to acknowledge local Indigenous Artist Veronica (Ronnie) Harradine with her artwork Gathering of Knowledge, which is proudly displayed in the Mallee CMA building.... Below is the story relating to the artwork. ____________________________ Gathering of Knowledge This artwork symbolises the coming together of two cultures for the protection of Country and to preserve Aboriginal sites, lands, waterways, flora and fauna. Respect and acknowledgement of the expertise which comes from both Indigenous cultural practices and western knowledge are represented. One stems from thousands of years caring for Country and the other is based on western scientific practice. Both look at the same landscape, but see it through different eyes. Understanding and appreciation for each other's cultural views and knowledge will ensure the Country is valued, sustained and maintained for future generations. The artwork is a Murray River landscape, used and enjoyed for the cultural practices and recreation. I have placed a Coolamon floating above the landscape and inside is an Aboriginal message stick and book. The pages of the book are bleached and the words are faded with missing lines. For this book to be strong and complete, it must include the knowledge of both cultures. This artwork celebrates the importance of healing, preserving and caring for Country, to maintain cultural knowledge. The Coolamon, an, Aboriginal gathering tool, ultimately sustains life, hence the title of the painting, Gathering of Knowledge. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #mallee #Indigenousartwork

09.01.2022 Echidna breeding season has started! ------------------------------------------- This will be the only time of the year (June-September) that you will see more than one echidna together out in the wild. Echidnas form these trains where one female is followed by multiple males until she chooses one to mate with - these trains can last for weeks at a time! Have you seen one? An easy citizen science project that really helps research on these awesome mammals, is to log sight...ings of Echidna with the free EchidnaCSI app. Last year 17 citizen scientist submitted sightings of Echidnas in the Mallee CMA region. Lets try and beat that and get to 20 sightings. Visit the Echidna CSI website for more info: buff.ly/2YSmbPW

09.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Join our team! --------------------------------------------------- Records Management Assistant Data Management Assistant... Agricultural sector jobs We have opportunities available to work with our Business Development Team and in the agricultural sector in various roles. We are looking for motivated people to join our team. Apply via the Working for Victoria website vic.gov.au/WORKINGFORVICTORIA or visit our website for more information www.malleecma.com.au Applications close soon - 4 September 2020

09.01.2022 Listen to the amazing vocalisations made by this malleefowl pair. One bird calls immediately after the other several times in a row. It is thought the duet serv...es to maintain the pair bond. Malleefowl make several different sounds that can be heard often without seeing the elusive bird. This was recorded at Adelaide Zoo, head over to our website to see the webcam footage of these incredible birds. Recorded by Graeme Tonkin at Adelaide Zoo

08.01.2022 KEEPING CATCH-UPS SMALL KEEPS US ON TOP OF THE VIRUS By keeping outdoor gathering to 10 people, we help minimise the number of people who could catch and spread coronavirus. Smaller catch-ups help keep us on top of this virus.... Victoria, let's stay safe and stay open. Go to CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au #covidsafe #mallee #keepgoingvictoria #covid19 #staysafestayopen

07.01.2022 We have several opportunities available to join our team Current vacancies include: Data Management Assistant (via Working for Victoria Initiative) Records Management Assistant (via Working for Victoria Initiative)... Coordinator Indigenous Partnerships & Engagement (The Living Murray Program) Indigenous Engagement Officer (The Living Murray Program) Procurement and Finance Officer Agricultural sector jobs - fencing, supervisors, field work, pest and weed management (via Working for Victoria Initiative). For more information visit our website https://www.malleecma.com.au/current-vacancies/ or contact Human Resources on 03 5051 4575. #jobs #mallee #employment #RiverMurray

05.01.2022 This week we celebrated National Threatened Species Day, which is held each year to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction. Our Growling Grass frog is endangered and this is due to multiple reasons including: Wetlands either always full or dry... Increased salinity Reduced habitat Elevated nitrate and phosphors Predation from introduced animals: cats, foxes and mosquito fish - which eat tadpoles Climate change If you would like to help us monitor these beautiful frogs visit the FrogID website and learn how you can become a citizen scientist, recording frogs at your local wetlands. Visit the link to learn more https://www.frogid.net.au/ #frogs #citizenscience #Mallee #wetlands #growlinggrassfrog

05.01.2022 Employment Opportunity Aboriginal Partnerships and Water Officer --------------------------------------------------- If you want to be actively involved in giving a voice to the Aboriginal communitys hopes for the Murray River and its ongoing water management, we want to hear from you.... Do you want to work towards the best outcomes for our environment and our communities? Are you a strong leader, with relationship building skills and a desire to have a lasting impact on this region? Do you understand the value of trust, confidentiality and respectful, effective written and verbal communication? Be part of a team that contributes to the environmental and cultural outcomes for local Aboriginal communities. Work with Traditional Owners and community partners to develop information on local Aboriginal water values and uses of water in the Murray River environment and assist in the identification of Aboriginal water objectives. The position is available on a fixed term of 12 months (extension subject to funding). A position description is available from https://www.malleecma.com.au/current-vacancies/ by contacting Deanne Kontrec on (03) 5051 4377; or e-mailing [email protected] Applications close Tuesday 21 July 2020.

04.01.2022 A great informative webinar! Register now... #farming #crops

04.01.2022 JOIN OUR TEAM Indigenous Partnership Project - Engagement Officer - We are an agile organisation committed to delivering high quality services for our community and stakeholders. We manage the regions natural resources in an integrated and ecologically sustainable way. We currently have exciting, challenging and meaningful roles available with our organisation as part of The Living Murray program.... Your role in delivering crucial engagement work with Traditional Owners and local communities is at the heart of the Living Murray program and will see you connecting with some of the most culturally and environmentally significant reaches of the River Murray in Victoria. The role offers: Secure full-time employment in a great regional location (Mildura). Exciting projects that are making a positive difference to the environment enhanced by indigenous values and objectives. Attractive salaries and flexible family friendly working arrangements. A great opportunity to establish a career focusing on community engagement, cultural values and natural resource management. A mix of office-based and field work in some of the best locations in the Victorian Mallee. Funded travel to various program and engagement forums. A position description and full details on how to apply are available from malleecma.com.au/jobs-tenders; by contacting Deanne Kontrec on (03)5051 4377; or email [email protected] Applications close 5pm Sunday 27 September. #jobs #Mallee #culturalheritage

04.01.2022 E-WATERING - WETLAND 33 Description The wetland is small but deep which means it will retain water for a long period (1.5 years). The wetland will be a drought refuge for species including frogs, birds and mammals.... Completion November 2020 Ecological objectives Provide a diversity of structural aquatic habitats Increase diversity and abundance of wetland aquatic vegetation Provide occasional breeding and roosting habitat for colonial waterbirds The Mallee CMA has several environmental watering sites. If you would like to know visit the Mallee CMA website by clicking the link below. https://www.malleecma.com.au/waterways/ #mallee #enviromentalwater #murrayriver

04.01.2022 Watch our video explaining what causes salinity and how we can combat this in a sustainable way in the Mallee region. If you would like to provide your feedback, click the below link you can take part in a short confidential survey. We would love to hear from you! https://engage.vic.gov.au/review-salinity-impact-charges... #salinity #mallee #murrayriver #engagevictoria

04.01.2022 Employment Opportunities - Register Your Interest ------------------------------------------------------------ Do you have skills in pest and weed management, re-vegetation and planting programs or fencing work? Are you interested in working in the field of agriculture in... the Mallee region? Make sure you are registered with Sidekicker to be matched with opportunities in the region. The employment opportunities in the agricultural sector are part of the Working for Victoria initiative. Visit the Mallee CMA website for more information. https://www.malleecma.com.au/current-vacancies/

03.01.2022 WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON SALINITY IMPACT CHARGES? The charges have been used to mitigate and offset the salinity impact of irrigation development in the Nyah to South Australian Border region on the Murray River, consistent with Victoria’s obligations under the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement. If you would like to provide your feedback, click the below link you can take part in a short confidential survey. We would love to hear from you!... https://engage.vic.gov.au/review-salinity-impact-charges #salinity #mallee #murrayriver #engagevictoria

03.01.2022 HOW LONG HAVE BATS BEEN AROUND? The oldest known bat fossil is about 52 million years old. Bats have been used as food source, they feature in Dreaming stories, found in cave painting, in modern art as well as being totem animals for some Indigenous groups. This cave painting is actually from Northern Territory and is thought to be up to 25,000 years old. #bats... #history #caveart See more

02.01.2022 Indigenous Partnership Project Officer ------------------------------------------ We currently have exciting, challenging and meaningful roles available with our organisation as part of The Living Murray program. The role offers: Secure full-time employment in a great regional location (Mildura). ... Exciting projects that are making a positive difference to the environment enhanced by indigenous values and objectives. Attractive salaries and flexible family friendly working arrangements. A great opportunity to establish a career focusing on community engagement, cultural values and natural resource management. A mix of office-based and field work in some of the best locations in the Victorian Mallee. Funded travel to various program and engagement forums. Working in conjunction with The Living Murray Program team you will support the development and implementation of targeted and effective indigenous community engagement. This role will involve delivering engagement activities and events to facilitate meaningful community involvement aligned with the project objectives. Applications are to be addressed to Human Resources and emailed to [email protected] by 5.00pm Sunday 27th September 2020. For more information visit our website www.malleecma.com.au

02.01.2022 E-WATERING PROGRAM BENEFITS The Mallee CMA environmental watering program (e-watering) has seen some amazing benefits since this program was introduced. The Murray River system and associated floodplains and wetlands rely heavily on natural flooding to maintain health to the flora and fauna within the river system. ... With the introduction of weirs, recent drought and other contributing factors, the river system’s natural flooding frequency has been affected greatly. Just some of the benefits of environmental watering are: - Replenishing flora - Attracting native wildlife - Attracting birdlife which promotes tourism - Recreational purposes such as swimming, boating, fishing and camping - Cultural sustainability The Mallee CMA has several environmental watering sites. If you would like to know visit the Mallee CMA website by clicking the link below. https://www.malleecma.com.au/waterways/ #mallee #enviromentalwater #murrayriver