31 August 2016 – The National Landcare Conference, which opens in 20 days, is Australia’s premier sustainability and biodiversity event. All community members interested in caring for the land and water that sustain us are encouraged to attend the three-day event held in Melbourne from 21-23 September.

25 August 2016 – A New South Wales beef farmer, a Queensland conservationist, farmer and teacher, and a founder of Tasmanian Women in Agriculture are all in the running for this year’s Bob Hawke Landcare Award, which will be presented at the 2016 National Landcare Awards in Melbourne next month.

11 August 2016 – Without young people getting involved, the future of Landcare may be at risk. That’s why Landcare Australia has teamed up with Intrepid Landcare to offer a number of scholarships valued at $1,500 each, to support at least one future Landcarer – aged 18-35 – from every state and territory to attend this year’s National Landcare Conference and Awards.

10 August 2016 – Those who love fresh Aussie-grown delicacies, have an adventurous spirit, and are longing to leave urban life behind for a week – all for a good cause – will be up for this trek across Tasmania’s east coast. Next February, Landcare Australia is teaming up with Inspired Adventures to offer a thrilling seven-day Trek for Aussie Farmers with the goal of raising a total of $30,000 to support our local farmers future.

8 August 2016 – Two projects improving the environmental and agricultural health of the Mount Barker region have received a funding boost of $50,000 from Mt Barker Free Range Chicken and Plantagenet Free Range Pork, through its partnership with Landcare Australia.