by Melanie Cooper | 10 Dec 2025 | News, Projects
Indian (Common) Myna are considered one of the world’s most invasive species and a threat to our native wildlife. Until recently, these birds were rarely seen in the Weddin Shire; however, large flocks are now being reported across our district. Weddin Landcare has...
by Melanie Cooper | 2 Sep 2025 | Projects
In 2024-2025 Weddin Landcare developed the Weddin Wattle Trails – a series of self-drive routes in the Weddin Shire that showcase the many, varied species of wattle in the local district. A field guide, title ‘Weddin Wattles – A local guide’...
by Melanie Cooper | 29 Apr 2025 | Projects
In 2024, St Joseph’s Primary School in Grenfell successfully applied for funding through the Western NSW Local Health District’s 2025 Building Healthy Communities Challenge to start a community garden. The initiative aimed to promote sustainable eating and...
by Melanie Cooper | 19 Feb 2025 | Projects
In late 2024, Weddin Landcare received funding for their project titled (in short) ‘Over the Fence’. The project will run over two years in 2025 and 2026. The project extends on the concept that great ideas and practice change often result from the...
by Claire Diprose | 30 May 2024 | Projects
The Weddin Landcare Small Environmental Grants 2024 are now closed! These small grants aim to assist landholders within the Weddin Landcare District in establishing or improving native vegetation on their property to reduce the impact of natural hazards by addressing...
by Claire Diprose | 19 Dec 2023 | Projects
The Keeping Cats Safe at Home project is a behavioural change project being run by RSPCA NSW in conjunction with Councils across NSW, including Weddin Shire. It is funded by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust. The project aims to reduce the impact pet...
