The Latest Breaking News from Landcare

'Tree vandalism': Landcare volunteer outraged after council clears dune

"Disappointing to see 20 years of volunteer work destroyed in one day."

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8

Midnight Oil frontman leads 'great Australian mission'

Musician, activist and former politician Peter Garrett is hoping to usher in the next generation of Australians to care for the land as he begins a new role.

AAP · Apr 28

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Farmers and the community need to trust one another and work together to tackle challenges facing the land - and outdated laws need to catch up, an expert says.

AAP · Sep 21, 2025

Featured jobs: Landcare Australia, Ten Pieces of Eight & Precision

Landcare Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation established more than 30 years ago that supports the landcare community with funding, capacity-building, on-ground projects, information, networking and promotion of landcare achievements. Together with the landcare community, their efforts improve biodiversity, build resilience in Australia’s food and farming systems, and create stronger…

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 18, 2023

Landcare group fights to stop Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish becoming roadkill

The endangered Tasmanian crustacean risks becoming roadkill when it chooses to climb creek banks instead of taking a safer path through culverts, puzzling observers.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

'Miracle' message in a bottle unearthed at Wallaga Lake after 45 years

A letter penned to a young girl and launched into the Pacific 45 years ago has been unearthed on the NSW far south coast, revealing a treasured "blast from the past" and intergenerational friendship.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Labor plants seed for growth in NSW Landcare funding

NSW Labor has promised to boost funding for Landcare to a record $59 million over the next four years if it wins the state election on March 25.

AAP · Mar 17, 2023

Landcare funding to double under NSW Labor

NSW Labor has promised to boost funding for Landcare to a record $59 million over the next four years if it wins the state election on March 25.

The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023

Threats, vandalism, trespassing becoming daily occurrence at Imperial Lakes for staff, volunteers

Volunteers for the Broken Hill Landcare group are dealing with vandalism, trespassing, and intimidation on a daily basis while the group is trying to rebuild and fix the complex to return it to the community.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

New Landcare sustainability centre leaves to grow

It incorporates 50-kilowatts of roof solar, rainwater capture, green walls to help with cooling and recycled materials including pavers from Charlestown's Pearson Street Mall.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2023