SA Arid Lands Landscape Board in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia | Community organisation

SA Arid Lands Landscape Board

Locality: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8648 5307

Address: 9 Mackay Street 5700 Port Augusta, SA, Australia

Website: landscape.sa.gov.au/saal

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25.01.2022 While we're not considered essential workers in the 'pause' we're currently experiencing, please rest assured we're still here and available to you. Our office is closed right now, but we're all working remotely and can be reached via telephone or email. If you're not sure who to contact to answer your query, check the list available on our website. ... We'll let you know when our office reopens. https://landscape.sa.gov.au//abou/our-board/Meet_our_staff

24.01.2022 Here's a fantastic resource to help understand the hydrogeology of the Great Artesian Basin in an easy to understand presentation of how it was formed and how it functions. As part of our cross-border collaborations to investigate web-based tools for the GAB Springs Stewardship initiative, our water resource officers Aaron and Melissa reviewed early content in preparation for the video, which was produced by the Queensland Government. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch_f_LitxX4

24.01.2022 Isn’t this a wonderful photo of the Channel Country near Innamincka.

23.01.2022 A Virtual Herding Project Webinar has been added to YouTube for those who missed the original event in September. The webinar provides a high level of information about how the technology works and drew information from the results of a four year Australian trial completed in July this year Webinar speakers were Dr Dana Campbell (CSIRO), Dr Megan Verdon (University of Tasmania), Dr Sabrina Lomax (University of Sydney), Dr Danila Marini (University of New England), Ms Nikki ...Reichelt and Dr Brendan Cullen (University of Melbourne). You can see the webinar at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa22fP6_k8Q&feature=youtu.be

23.01.2022 We're looking for a dynamic team player to join our Port Augusta office in a position that requires a motivated individual with an eye for detail. This position includes a variety of duties and will provide an opportunity for the incumbent to use initiative and exercise judgement. The Customer Services Officer will provide a range of high quality administrative and customer service duties to support regional operations and be responsible for the accurate and timely administ...ration of functions. This is a full time position until 1 July 2021, with potential for extension. If this position interests you, please contact Kristie Vater on 8648 5300 or [email protected] for more information. Applications should be made online through www.iworkfor.sa.gov.au (search using reference number 406932). Applications close 5pm Tuesday 1 December 2020. Caritas College Quorn Area School Port Augusta Secondary School

23.01.2022 Two pastoral businesses have been awarded grants to trial management practices and technologies to better adapt to varying climates and markets as part of the Board’s Building Pastoral Sustainability Project. Lyndavale Cattle Co received funds for a walk-over weigh and draft system for De Rose Hill Station in the Marla Oodnadatta district. The system will enable decisions regarding livestock movements to be data-driven, thereby optimising turn-off weights and maximising retu...rns. It will also help in taking action to prevent over-grazing by enabling timely decisions with respect to livestock weights ‘plateauing’ during dry times. Paroo Pastoral was funded for a regenerative grazing project for Buckleboo Station in the Gawler Ranges. Its project aims to change grazing management to a time-controlled grazing method and allow complete spelling of a grazed area for at least 10 months. It includes additional sub-division fencing, and trap yards around all watering points. Findings and results from both projects will be shared and a second grant round will open in mid 2021. National Landcare Program

23.01.2022 Having long been interested in sustainable pastoralism, Douglas Lillecrapp knew his country could be more productive and sought to restore the natural landscape function to create a healthier property. Plans to restore an ephemeral swamp were aimed at the natural landscape function, reducing soil erosion, increasing water infiltration and rehydrating the landscape to ultimately grow more feed and restore biodiversity. These and other works undertaken on Todmorden are among th...e stories captured as part of our year-long Landscape Legacies Project. The project captured and shared stories of successful soil rehabilitation works completed over the previous four decades and was designed to enable land managers to learn from tried and tested soil management works on arid properties prior to starting or expanding their own projects. You can read more about the works completed on Todmorden at https://bit.ly/3nL85b8 Landscape Legacies was delivered by the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.

23.01.2022 We've had a few people ask if the Field Day is back on given the COVID lockdown finished early. While we would have loved to have hosted the field day for the region, we based our decision on the restrictions that came into place last Monday. This limits us to 100 people in the entire venue - we already had in excess of 170 people registered to attend. While restrictions may be reduced on 1 December, there are too many uncertainties to host the event two days later. We d...on't know if more cases will occur, if restrictions will continue or if the one person per 4sq m rule will stay in place, which effectively halves the amount of people we can have attend. The uncertainties affect our presenters, pastoral community who need to plan travel and accommodation, stall holders and suppliers. We will host a summer series of webinars so the community doesn't miss out on the field day presenters in the meantime and we are also considering an online summer holiday program for kids. We look forward to bringing you an even bigger and better Field Day in December 2021, and fingers crossed COVID won't be a issue. Livestock SA Primary Industries and Regions SA The Pastoral Network Outback Communities Authority

21.01.2022 Talking Livestock's Deb Scammell will present a series of Ruminent Nutrition workshops, joined by Mary O'Brien from Are you Bogged Mate? across the SA Arid Lands region in November. If you're keen to attend, register your interest with your Community Landscape Officer or email [email protected] The sessions are brought to you by the Building Pastoral Sustainability Program, which is delivered by the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program

20.01.2022 Talking Livestock consultant Deb Scammell should be on your list of planned speaker sessions if you want to learn more about containment feeding of your ewes. Her talk 'Containment feeding ewes: how to make it a success' will cover set up and design on a large and small scale, which animals to feed and nutrition and health in containment. Deb assists producers with nutrition and production planning in their sheep and beef enterprises. Over the past few years, Deb has been k...eenly involved in improving performance in lamb feedlots and feeding ewes in containment due to the poor seasonal conditions. Prior to starting her Talking Livestock business, Deb worked in the commercial nutrition space in several different roles covering technical, sales and national management of a ruminant business. Deb has also been involved with sheep genetic programs and DNA, EID technology and extension and sheep research. Deb will be speaking in session 6 on Day 2 of the SA Arid Lands Pastoral Field Day. You can book your ticket for the event at https://bit.ly/3279CQf You can also catch Deb speaking at Ruminant Nutrition workshops across the region from 19-24 November. You can read about these sessions on our website at https://landscape.sa.gov.au/saal/get-involved/events/

18.01.2022 It's National Agriculture Day. The resilience our pastoralists show when they step up to the challenges and deal with the pressures of droughts, floods and now COVID-19 is nothing short of remarkable. We take our hats off to you.

16.01.2022 The Coles Nurture Fund is offering grants of up to $500,000 to support businesses to develop new market-leading products or systems and to drive differentiation or sustainable practices. Past recipients have used to grants to purchase and upgrade machinery or build infrastructure that leads to the increased efficiency or output of their farming business. Others have adopted or converted to renewable energy, introduced recyclable packaging, purchased water saving infrastruct...ure and the automation of farming equipment. Specific examples include beef producers who purchased recycled plastic posts to re-fence five kilometres of their property and others who built facilities to store 12 months of fodder. You can read about past projects at https://www.coles.com.au//supporting-au/coles-nurture-fund Applications close Friday 19 March.

15.01.2022 We have made the difficult decision to postpone the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board's Pastoral Field Day due to COVID until December 2021. As you are aware South Australia has strengthened its restrictions to reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak. With current restrictions on venue capacity limited to 100 we have made the difficult decision to not proceed with the Field Day this year. The registrations had already reached almost double this and with exhibitors it has been sh...aping up to be numbers beyond which could be managed or allowed in the current climate. Thank you to the partners who have collaborated to stage the event, and funded or sponsored various aspects. The support we have been shown by suppliers, attendees from the pastoral community, presenters, the venue, agencies, and exhibitors has been incredible and we look forward to connecting with you all when we give this another shot on 2-3 December 2021. We will make it third time lucky. Again, we thank you for your support of this event and we are confident that with your support we will deliver an even bigger and better event in 2021. If you have any questions regarding the field day, please contact your Community Landscape Officer or Cherie Gerlach, Team Leader Communications and Engagement, on 0427 413345 or email [email protected].

13.01.2022 PASTORAL SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS CLOSE IN TWO WEEKS These grants are designed to support pastoral businesses to trial management practices and technologies that assist in adapting to varying climates and markets, and improve the sustainability of businesses in the SA Arid Lands region. Full details about the program, including the application form, are available on our website at https://landscape.sa.gov.au//get-involv/grants-and-funding... Applications close at 5pm Thursday 29 October 2020. National Landcare Program The Pastoral Network Livestock SA Primary Industries and Regions SA

12.01.2022 Applications are open for the 2021 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program, designed to help students who are passionate about the future of Australian rural industries. The scholarship provides students in the final two years of an undergraduate degree with a $10,000 bursary over two years and an opportunity to develop their leadership and professional skills and build a network of like-minded people. Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their commitment... to a career in agriculture, as well as their leadership potential and tertiary academic record. You'll find more information at https://www.agrifutures.com.au/people-/horizon-scholarship/ Applications close 15 January 2021.

11.01.2022 If you live in or visit the North East Pastoral District, there's a fair chance you haven't seen this plant for quite some time. It's a Rhodanthe microglossa, snapped by our resident plant-nerd Di Makotter, who's also the district's Community Landscape Officer. Di found it near Bimbowrie after the last rains and it turns out that there haven't been any new records in the area for more than 40 years. ... It's certainly a sign of a good start to the season and a great example of the biodiversity that appears in our district after the rain. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled when you're out and about and let us know what you find. National Landcare Program Landcare Broken Hill Quorn Community Landcare Group Boolcoomatta Boolcoomatta Reserve Bush Heritage Australia ABC North and West National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

11.01.2022 Don't miss the opportunity to have your say on the draft Pastoral Lands Bill, which closes at 5pm Sunday. Primary Industries and Regions SA

11.01.2022 CENTRAL LOCAL DOG FENCE BOARD

11.01.2022 Community Outreach events planned for Quorn and Peterborough will give farmers, farm workers and members of the wider community a chance to learn about the drought support available to them. The event will be held in Quorn on Monday 1 March, with another to be held in Peterborough on Tuesday 2 March supporting members of the North East Pastoral community. Organised by the National Drought and Flood Agency, the event will share information about available drought support and how you can to access it.

10.01.2022 Rangelands NRM will deliver a one hour Demystifying Carbon Webinar this Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm. The webinar will provide a brief overview of four methodologies recognised under the Emissions Reduction Fund. Focusing on Herd Methodology, Human Induced Regeneration, Savanna Burning and Soil Carbon, this webinar will be a fast paced 60 minutes outlining various methodologies from a practical perspective. ... Registrations are essential and can be made at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/demystifying-carbon-webinar

09.01.2022 To the many families in our region who teach children at home, both now and in past years, we recognise the work you do and are in awe of you all. There are many individuals who work tirelessly within the ICPA branches across the region to lobby for students to have fair access to education. We recognise your efforts and the important role you play to ensure rural and remote children receive a good education.

08.01.2022 COOBER PEDY, ROXBY DOWNS, ANDAMOOKA and IRON KNOB The Native Plant Propagation workshops are headed your way in March. Work with Andrea Tschirner and your Community Landscape officer to learn how to select the best native plant species for your area, and how to propagate and care for them.... Registrations are compulsory. Contact Sarah or Chris for details about how to reserve your seat. Details

08.01.2022 It's five days until the Aussie Backyard Bird Count begins. Held annually from 19-25 October, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count gives a snapshot of bird numbers around Australia. To take part, register as a counter and download the app. https://aussiebirdcount.org.au

07.01.2022 Northern and Yorke Landscape Board will offer bait injection services in Peterborough, Quorn and Wilmington in the next month. The first service will be held at Peterborough's Dawson Racetrack this Friday. You must register to attend any of these events. Contact Jessie White on 0429 151 138 or [email protected]

07.01.2022 North East Pastoral - are you ready? A field day is headed your way in May. Want to know more? Have ideas for presenters or topics? Contact Di on 0408 944 751. Mark it on your calendar today.... The Pastoral Network Yunta Mannahill Olary Cockburn Photos Northern and Yorke Landscape Board ABC Broken Hill Agfair Broken Hill

06.01.2022 If you're a parent in the North Flinders or the North East Pastoral districts, this is your last chance to get your children involved in the Online Scavenger Hunt. Take an opportunity in the cooler periods over the next couple of days to collect and document items on the Scavenger checklist and then connect with Matt and Di online from wherever you are this Saturday morning to share what you've found on your property. Just message us on here and we'll send you all the details you need. It's a good way to keep cool in the hot weather that's forecast for this weekend.

06.01.2022 Are you a student interested in researching the topic 'Reintroducing native predators; factors influencing population expansion and persistence' as part of a PhD?. The University of Adelaide is seeking a student for a research project with the Department for Environment and Water and Arid Recovery. It will involve research of western quoll populations in the Flinders Ranges and at Arid Recovery in Roxby Downs. To apply, send a copy of your academic results and CV to [email protected] and include a letter outlining why you are interested in the PhD topic. The successful applicant will need to apply for this PhD scholarship by the end of October. Arid Recovery The University of Adelaide

05.01.2022 If you have an interest in the Marree Innamincka District, the Landscape Group will hold a telephone meeting this Wednesday. Join from the comfort of your home and learn about the Outback Aussie Travel Code and future events planned by the group. To join the meeting, please contact Lucy Morphett on 0437 795 792 or via email at [email protected].

04.01.2022 Fifteen local projects will receive funding from the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board in its inaugural round of Grassroots Grants. Tackling weeds at Beltana, monitoring Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby populations with the Yappala indigenous rangers, and assisting in the reintroduction of numbats and bandicoots into the Gawler Ranges were among the projects funded this year. The full list of grant recipients can be found on our website at landscape.sa.gov.au/saal. You will need to select Grants and Funding under the Get Involved tab.

02.01.2022 Primary Industries and Regions SA is calling for a Biosecurity Operations Coordinator - Pest Animals to join its Biosecurity SA division. If you have the skills and knowledge required to provide tailored professional support towards the development and implementation of key activities relating to wild dog control, this position may interest you. The successful candidate will engage with land managers and manage the impacts of wild dogs across the State, provide support to s...taff of regional Landscape boards of SA, assist with the wild dog trapper and bounty programs and assist with procurement for the Dog Fence rebuild. The position is offered until 30 June 2021 and you may have an appropriate degree in Science, Natural Resource Management or equivalent experience. For more information about this position, contact Heather Miller on 8429 2398 or email her at [email protected] To apply, visit www.iworkforsa.gov.au and search for position 52947. Applications close Monday 26 October at 11.45pm.

02.01.2022 Some days our field officer Alice finds an image on our motion-activated infra-red cameras that makes us all smile. How cute is this young emu chick, who ventured very close to one of our cameras placed on Alpana Station. As part of the Bounceback and Beyond program, cameras are set in the Flinders, Gawler and Olary ranges to provide comparative information on animal activity on a range of properties and test the effectiveness of our control programs. ... Alpana National Landcare Program