When it comes to quirky animal names, the fat-tailed dunnart would have to be up there with the sarcastic fringehead and screaming hairy armadillo. They’re all real, and one of these used to be considered abundant in a location not far from the Wirribi Yaluk/Werribee River estuary. Recent studies, however, suggest a different story. The …
Members and supporters of WRA are invited to assist with the propagation and growing of native seedlings for our organisation’s use in 2024. In partnership with the TreeProject, as a self growing landholder, this work will enable more native seedlings for our 2024 giveaway activities and plantings in public open spaces. WRA Board Member and experienced grower, …
The Lower Werribee Waterway Amenity Action Plan has won the Award of Excellence in the Land Management category of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Awards (AILA, Vic Chapter) which recognise landscape planning, design and management projects across a variety of scale and sectors. The Lower Werribee Waterway Amenity Action Plan (LWWAAP) articulates a 10-year vision for improved amenity, cultural values, community …
On 15 June, WRA submitted to the Western Plains South Green Wedge Management Plan. WRA’s submission articulates various concern, including the potential loss of green wedge land, of emerging contaminants in recycled water and of land-banking. Our submission also articulates that many of the proposed actions of the plan can be greatly assisted by funding environmental …
Last Monday 26 June, WRA representatives attended a Welcoming Cities Forum to further outline the issues, opportunities and misconceptions of the upcoming referendum that will ask each Australian of voting age on whether Australia’s First Nations Peoples should be able to speak on matters that are important to them. Our Board & Staff are fully committed to encouraging everyone …
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? What’s something you can do this July to reduce your reliance …
The Werribee River Association officially launched a new website on Thursday 22 June, to support engagement and enjoyment along the lower Werribee River. The new Werribee River Guide website stems from a collaborative partnership, working to enhance the lower Werribee River. Project partners include Melbourne Water, Wyndham City, Parks Victoria, Werribee Zoo, Western Melbourne Tourism, …
Launch of a new website to support tourism along the Werribee River Read More »
Cesar Australia conducted a series of live-trapping surveys to investigate the population and distribution of platypus in the lower Werribee River, during February 2022 and March 2023. These took place in the Werribee and Mt Cottrell reaches of the river, with a total of 22 trap nights from 11 sites. No platypuses were captured during …
Latest report into Platypus populations in the Werribee River Read More »
In early May, John Forrester, the Werribee Riverkeeper was invited to join with EPA Officers as part of their Waterways Harm Reduction Program, making unannounced visits to businesses near the Werribee River. John Forrester, the Werribee Riverkeeper, was very positive about the program and the approach by the EPA of involving the Association to support …
On a sunny winter’s day, a group of government and community representatives gathered along a stretch of the Werribee River near Manorvale Parade, to officially launch the Waterways of The West (WOW) CALD Toolkit for Practitioners. Surrounded by houses, the water’s edge and along the Werribee River trail, this was a fine location for the Minister …
