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๐ฅ Are you ready for fire season? Weโve just received a fresh batch of our Guide to Fire Ecology on the Mid Coast
- 02nd September 2026
๐ฅ Are you ready for fire season? Weโve just received a fresh batch of our Guide to Fire Ecology on the Mid Coast ๐ฟ๐ Itโs packed with practical information about fire in the landscape, preparing your property, reducing fire risk, and supporting healthy local ecosystems. Read the digital version on our website and explore the online course here ๐ http://midcoast2tops.org.au/ebe Website: Fire Ecology Booklet- Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection- Resources |
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Jannene Goeghegan from DPIRD provided an overview of H5 Bird Flu
- 25th August 2026
Jannene Goeghegan from DPIRD provides an overview of H5 Bird Flu, discusses current preparedness and key safety messages. Website: H5 Bird Flu- Lunch and Learn Session- Landcare NSW For more information Avoid, Record, Report- Help spot H5 bird flu |
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BCT - Conservation Partnership Agreements (CPA) - Now open
- 18th August 2026
Conservation agreements with grant opportunities Apply to protect native habitat. The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust offers eligible landholders the opportunity to establish conservation areas and access grants. Website: Conservation on Private Land- More Information |
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CSIRO extends opportunity for community release program for wandering trad biocontrol across NSW
- 10th July 2026
CSIRO is pleased to announce the extension of the community-based release program for the wandering trad biocontrol agent, the leaf-smut fungus Kordyana brasiliensis. The project is being delivered as part of the NSW Environmental Trust-funded Stage 4 Environmental Weed Biocontrol Pipeline Program and aims to support the establishment, spread and evaluation of this biocontrol agent across NSW. https://research.csiro.au/wandering-trad/current-research/ Website: Wandering Trad Biological Control More Info For more information CSIRO Trad Biocontrol Program EOI Flyer |
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Barrington Coast Bounty | Expression of Interest Open Now
- 01st July 2026
Expressions of Interest are now open for Barrington Coast Bounty, a new region-wide celebration of the MidCoastโs farmers, growers, and food and beverage producers. Click the button below to find out more and register your interest before 11:59pm 12 July 2026. Website: Agritourism- Mid Coast Council For more information Barrington Coast Bounty EOI flyer |
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Heat stress increases koala hospitalisation and mortality
- 01st July 2026
New research from the University of Sydney has provided the first associative link between heat stress and koala mortality. Published in Biology Letters today, the results highlight how even moderate temperature rises can increase hospital admission and mortality risk in koalas. They underscore the need to identify and mitigate heat-related threats to wildlife as the climate continues to warm. Website: Heat stress increases koala hospitalisation and mortality- First empirical evidence linking hot days and death among endangered populations |
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๐ฑ Check out some great and inspiring pics from our Spring Seed Freight Subsidy.
- 11th March 2026
๐ฑ Check out some great and inspiring pics from our Spring Seed Freight Subsidy. Did you miss the Winter Seed Freight Subsidy (now closed)? Sign up for our newsletter or become a member to stay in the loop ๐ฟ https://www.midcoast2tops.org.au/news https://www.midcoast2tops.org.au/index.cfm?module=MEMBERSHIP_V2 |
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๐ฟ What a fantastic day at the Waulinbakh Conservation Precinct Open Day! ๐
- 11th March 2026
๐ฟ What a fantastic day at the Waulinbakh Conservation Precinct Open Day! ๐ Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare joined a crowd of local landholders and partners to celebrate community-driven conservation in our beautiful region. It was inspiring to see so much enthusiasm for protecting local biodiversity and learning more about how we can all make a difference together. ๐ฆ๐ณWatch the news clip here! Website: Stroud landholders invited to work with world-leading conservation group |
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Local Land Services Feral Pig and Pest Program 2025-2026 Progress update (2) | January 2026
- 25th February 2026
The Feral Pig and Pest Program 2025-26 is providing a range of support to eligible landholders for their feral pig control programs, including free grain for trapping, bait and the loaning of equipment such as traps and cameras. For more information Feral Pig and Pest Program 2025-2026- Update Flyer |
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POO PATROL
- 30th January 2026
Poo Patrol - the first Private Land Conservation Matters event for 2026. |