Rangelands NRM in Como, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Rangelands NRM

Locality: Como, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9468 8250

Address: Suite 12, Level 1, 58 Kishorn Road 6153 Como, Western Australia, WA, Australia

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

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08.05.2022 SAVE THE DATE! Next Stockmanship and Self-Herding course with Bruce Maynard will be held at Hillview Station between 3/6/22 and 8/6/22. Please contact Sarah Jeffery for more info on [email protected]

27.04.2022 We are very excited and honoured to announce that our application to the 2022 Australian Heritage Grants Program has been successful and accepted. This grant funding will be implemented towards the Improving the Management and Resilience of Shark Bay (Gathaagudu) Project. The National Heritage Program protects significant parts of Australian land and history, and we are honoured to be able to contribute to these protections. ... Stay tuned as will be posting updates on this exciting and necessary project throughout the year. Thank you again to The Hon Sussan Ley MP Minister for the Environment for this opportunity.

20.04.2022 We are hiring! The Rangelands NRM team is expanding and rewarding and well remunerated opportunities are currently available for Project Managers, Program Managers and Project Co-ordinators in the Northern Rangelands. Responsible for managing the delivery of projects across Rangelands, the successful candidates will facilitate alliances and collaboration between various stakeholder and community groups. This will include but is not limited to sharing of resources and know...ledge, increasing capacity and capability for groups and communicating outcomes. This unique role will include an array of duties primarily it will help rebuild connectivity in the region by collaborating and engaging with various groups to reinvigorate strategic priorities at a Commonwealth, State and regional level. For more info check out : https://www.seek.com.au/job/56465314

01.04.2022 Sarah Jeffery our RALF (National Landcare Program) finished the last of the sessions of the Drought Resilience Leaders Development Program in the Northern Wheatbelt. Unfortunately, we had to wrap up early but what an amazing journey we have all been on. We finished the last course with an ‘Introduction to Transformative Scenario Planning (TSP)’ session by Paul Larkin and Stephen Atkinson from Reos Partners. It started with understanding the difference between predictions an...d scenarios. Following this we investigated the difference between Traditional versus Transformational Scenario Planning (TSP) and why use TSP. We also spoke a lot about adapting and transforming in terms of ourselves, our community and our system with climate change being the underlying issue. In breakout groups relating to what we wanted to achieve in our communities, we dived deep into turning that into a project. Topics ranged from Natural Capital, Regeneration Regional Communities, Education and Politics. The overall course showed us all how resilient we all are and that we are all leaders in our own right. It also showed us how passionate we are about the environment, agriculture, and the communities in which we live. We were so fortunate to have Liz Brennan as our facilitator throughout the course. She is one amazing person, taking everything that was thrown at her in her stride. I am so privileged to have been chosen to be part of this cohort.

16.03.2022 General Jeffery Soil Health Award - nominations close Sunday 17 April Individual farmers, land managers, extension specialists or educators may be nominated. Nominees will be recognised for activities including undertaking and promoting good management practices, raising awareness about the importance of maintaining and improving soil health, and/or educating others about soils. Now in its second year, this national award honours and perpetuates the memory of Australia’s firs...t National Soils Advocate, the late Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery AC, AO (Mil), CVO, MC (Retd), who died in December 2020. Nominations close Sunday 17 April 2022. Finalists will be announced in June with the Award winner announced at the 2022 National Landcare Awards on Wednesday, 24 August. The Award winner will receive a trophy and a $20,000 cash prize to continue their work. For more information or to nominate please visit: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/soilhealthaward/

24.01.2022 OUT AND ABOUT // PERENJORI Business Development Manager, Quinton Clasen, and Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator Sarah Jeffery, were out in the field last week in Perenjori where they caught up with local farmer and rangelands holistic systems thinker Rod Butler. Rod is an amazing person who is doing some very inspiring work through impact grazing and bringing life back into the soil and plants. Lots was learnt during the visit and there's still so much more to learn... from him! Thanks Rod for sharing your incredible knowledge! Photo: Quinton and Rod discussing the grazing chart over a cuppa

24.01.2022 The Southern Rangelands Pastoral Roundtable will be held this Friday 2 October at Mt Magnet. We're sponsoring the roundtable, which has a host of amazing guest speakers and will include a workshop discussion on the formation of a new growers group for the southern Rangelands. You'll also hear from Rangelands NRM Chair Rob Edkins with an update on current projects and collaborations. To register visit https://buff.ly/3mXqodD - and don't forget to stay for the races on Sat 3rd!

23.01.2022 Webinar - Developing biodiversity, social and cultural credit schemes to manage Country This webinar, brought to you by the NESP Threatened Species Recovery Hub, will hear from key speakers on how indigenous-led biodiversity and cultural credit schemes are delivering outcomes for communities, people, country and species. The event is free but please register in advance via Eventbrite... https://buff.ly/35gOBos

22.01.2022 The Arthur and Hilda Winch annual lecture in pre-colonial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is now available as a podcast. In this annual lecture from the University of Sydney, Bruce Pascoe delivers a lecture on Indigenous farming and land sharing insights into sustainable farming and practices, with a keynote address on the idea of 'Perennial Soil'. Pascoe was also joined by Dr Angela Pattison, plant breeder and agricultural scientist from the University of Sydn...ey. Pattinson is the research lead for the Indigenous Grasslands for Grain, a cross-disciplinary project that aims to regenerate the Australian native system for the modern food environment. It is a concept that brings together cultural and scientific knowledge, regional and urban centres, and sustainability with economic viability. Listen anytimehttps://buff.ly/2JyVUzs

21.01.2022 Thinking about a sea change? How about some Broometime - the Kimberley Land Council currently has a range of job vacancies to suit different skillsets across the organisation. To find out more visit

20.01.2022 If you haven't registered for our phosphorous webinar on Monday yet, there's still time! Join us and leading NT livestock researcher, Tim Schatz, for a webinar on the impacts of phosphorous deficiencies on livestock production. Tim will outline the findings of the recent extensive trials in the NT and discuss how phosphorous plays such an important role in production. The webinar is supported by Rangelands NRM and the Northern Territory Government through the Australian Gover...nment's National Landcare Program. To register, email [email protected] or [email protected].

18.01.2022 If you missed our recent fast-paced 60 min seminar Demystifying Carbon, it's now available on youtube for you to watch anytime The webinar was brought to you by Rangelands NRM with the support of the WA Government's Natural Resource Management Program Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD.

18.01.2022 Our CEO Debra swapped the office for the kitchen recently, joining Wildflower Head Chef, Matthew Sartori, supporting Foodbank’s Meal Makers for 2020. Under the direction of acclaimed chef Matthew, Debra made his amazing signature scallop dish, playing her role in making meals to support West Aussies in need. We are so proud of her and her cooking skills And the exciting news is that you can still help by donating! Visit https://buff.ly/3i7JVEp

18.01.2022 Have you ever 'herd' of virtual herding? Enhancing the profitability and productivity of livestock farming through virtual herding technology is a 4-year project funded by the Australian Government through its Rural R&D for Profit program. The team are hosting a webinar on 17th September and will present the main findings from the Virtual Herding Project and the implications for the livestock industries in Australia.... This exciting technology is likely to be commercially available to the northern Australia beef industry early next year. Please register via

16.01.2022 The Mealmakers Our CEO Debra is swapping out deal-making for meal-making next week with the Foodbank WA Mealmakers Program! She recently visited Foodbank WA to get a behind the scenes look at the fantastic work they do, receive her chef's hat from Foodbank's Partnership and Development Manager Andrew Wilkinson, and get a few tips in advance from Community Kitchen Chef Grant Longman!... Every Mealmaker has to raise at least $5,000 and if you would like to help Debra with her fundraising to help feed people in need, you can donate to the Mealmakers Program here https://buff.ly/2Cbe6vK #mealmakers #foodbankwa

16.01.2022 Grant Opportunity Grant applications are now open for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. If you’re 18-35, this is your chance to apply for a grant of up to $22,000 to fund your project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue that will benefit Australia’s primary industries. Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment To find out more or to apply https://buff.ly/3gExXRY Applications close 2 October.

14.01.2022 Well done to the Bardi Jawi and Nyul Nyul rangers in the Kimberley who have received government funding for their women ranger projects protecting Monsoon Vine thicket habitat on the Dampier peninsula. Keep up the good work! Read more here

13.01.2022 Broome Film Workshops Interested in making a short 2-minute film about the natural and cultural values of Roebuck Bay? The Mud and Saltwater Short Film fest workshops will be held this weekend Sat 5 and Sun 6 September - this is your chance to make an award-winning short film with help from expert filmmakers! Register via [email protected]. https://buff.ly/2Gow1kp

12.01.2022 The Mealmakers Tomorrow is our CEO Debra's turn at the Foodbank WA Mealmakers Program! She'll be swapping out balance sheets for lasagna sheets for the day and joining renowned chef Matthew Sartori from Wildflower, as the Mealmakers aim to cook 2,500 meals in a week. Debra is pictured here with Community Kitchen Chef Grant Longman on a recent visit to Foodbank where she picked up a few tips (not that she needs many - we hear she's an excellent ).... If you would like to help Debra with her fundraising, you can donate to the Mealmakers Program here https://buff.ly/2Cbe6vK #mealmakers #foodbankwa

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Alys McKeough who has just become the Gascoyne's new Climate Mate! The Climate Mate program has recently added 8 new mates across Northern Australia to add to the existing network, which means the WA Rangelands region now has three Mates, including our own Jardine MacDonald. If you'd like more information on the program, please contact Jardine in our Broome office.... https://buff.ly/3kzV4Q4

12.01.2022 Congratulations Jessica from Port Hedland School of the Air whose photo 'Mineritchi' is this month's SOTA calendar image and our facebook cover photo. Don't forget entries for next year's calendar are now open! Enter via your School of the Air or contact us for more information!

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Indigenous Mapping Workshop Australia who yesterday launched their amazing online learning portal IMW Australia - On Demand is an awesome opportunity to access culturally appropriate and expert led training from the comfort of your community. Access the portal now

10.01.2022 Funding for feral camel control Great news for one of our delivery organisations, the Goldfields Nullarbor Rangelands Biosecurity Association, who will receive grant funding from the State Government to help with feral camel control in the Southern Rangelands. courtesy NT Department Primary Industry and Resources... https://buff.ly/32MCZXQ

09.01.2022 The Kimberley Weeds Network is a forum helping people work in a more coordinated way across the Kimberley in the fight against weeds. They regularly hold mini-forums online where you can interact with the people working on the current issues or those sharing their experience. If you'd like to be on the email list for invites to working group meetings, weeding days and catch-ups, or to receive the newsletter, please email [email protected] https://buff.ly/2EZr28J

09.01.2022 Last week, Paul and Debra attended a great Regional Innovation Summit in Geraldton, which looked at how regions can develop skills and innovate for the future - exactly what we're trying to do across the Rangelands! Well done to the Mid West Development Commission and DPIRD for organising such a great event. At the summit, Minister for Regional Development Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC also announced the successful Groundswell grant recipients who each received nearly $100k towards innovative projects in the regions.

09.01.2022 Registrations are now open for the Australian Freshwater Science Society's annual conference, which is a virtual online event from 8-10 December. Early bird registrations close on 15th November, so get in quick if you're interested in hearing from a range of speakers and researchers!

09.01.2022 World Soil Day 5 Dec Perth NRM is hosting World Soil Day at the Muresk Institute on Saturday 5 December. This year's theme is ‘Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity‘ and on the day you can hear from numerous West Australian farmers about what they are doing on-farm to improve their soil biodiversity and celebrate the great work our farmers are doing to look after their soils and increase biodiversity.... Speakers for the day will include farmers from a range of industries, including: Dean Ryan - a farmer in Manjimup with Angus Cattle, Spuds, Avocados, and more. Rhys Turton - WAFarmers President and broadacre farmer from York. Steve Wainewright - Muresk Farm Manager. Sue Ogilvy - Natural Capital Practitioner from Integrated Solutions. UWA Future Farm in Pingelly. Brendon Savage - broadacre farmer in Kulin. The event will focus on practical ways to improve soil biodiversity in our Western Australian agricultural lands. Attendance is free but you need to register in advance https://buff.ly/3lFYTEd

07.01.2022 Grant Opportunity The National Landcare Program Smart Farms grants are now open!! Our RALFs, Sarah (Dongara) and Ellie (Broome) are available for assistance with grant funding applications, so please get in touch with them directly if you are considering applying. Grants close on 9 October.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Stephanie Coombes who was nominated for the prestigious Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards. Stephanie Coombes was held in very high regard by the judging panel and went on to reach the Semi-Finalist stage in the Rinehart Development of Northern Regional WA Award. The Awards encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions that individuals, communities and businesses make throughout regional and rural Western Australia...n. To be selected as a Semi-Finalist is a great achievement, well done Steph! Stephanie Coombes Creative

06.01.2022 Who saw Australian Story this week ? What a great episode about Charles Massy and his switch to regenerative agriculture.

05.01.2022 Register now for phosphorous webinar On Monday 23 November at 8:00am, we're hosting a webinar along with leading NT livestock researcher, Tim Schatz, on the impacts of phosphorous deficiencies on livestock production. Tim will outline the findings of the recent extensive trials in the NT and discuss the important role phosphorous plays in production. Get some insight into how these considerations may affect your livestock nutrition, forage budgeting and current or potent...ial supplementation. The webinar is supported by Rangelands NRM and the Northern Territory Government through the Australian Government's National Landcare Program Program. To register, email [email protected] or [email protected].

05.01.2022 Joy and Sarah, our Dongara based Program Manager and RALF, spent a stunning morning at Yanget Farm seeing some of the amazing rehydration works that Rod O’Bree and the Tierra Australia team Tim Wiley, Peter Burgess, Clinton Hansen and Khyteesha Cross - and the TAFE students have been doing, based on keeping the water in the system for longer to grow more feed and increase biodiversity whilst reducing the silt load into the ocean. They were also fortunate to catch up with Mike Bowley, Stuart McAlpine, Katherine Allen and Jarna Kendle amongst others! National Landcare Program

02.01.2022 Regional Operations Manager Paul Buckman spent the day out and about in the Mid West enjoying some stunning coastal views with our Dongara staff Joy and Sarah.

02.01.2022 Have Your Say Have your say on sustainable beef production with this survey about the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework. This review is the first major review of the Framework since it was launched in 2017. Feedback is invited from members of the whole value chain, from producers, feedlots and processors, to major retailers and other customers, exporters, financial institutions and others who have an interest in the industry.... The survey closes on Fri 13 November. As well as the survey, beef producers are invited to a series of online producer forums where you can learn more about the Framework, voice your input and ask questions to the Framework team and Sustainability Steering Group.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Corbin from Port Hedland School of the Air whose photo 'The Waving Water' is this month's feature photo in our School of the Air calendar. This year's competition has now closed and we'll be announcing the winners soon. Watch this space!