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Regen Recap 2023
Undertaking a second year of planting as a part of the State Government initiative More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West; we planted another 5,000

Recycle Right in Wyndham
There are many household items that, although can not go into your home recycling bin, can still be recycled if taken to the right place.

Cat Conversations: Be a cat lover and a nature steward
Werribee River Association hosted a webinar this month on Cat Conversations, where Wyndham resident Tamika Jones shared her experience about responsible cat ownership, and how

Perched on the threshold
Have you heard about the fish stocking strategy? It’s part of the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) management plan to provide recreational fishing opportunities, and support

Pacific National’s proposal for Little River
Pacific National have lodged plans with the Victorian State Government to build an intermodal container terminal, that will result in concrete to over 350ha of

Launch of 2022-2023 Annual Report
On Wednesday 18 October we held a special stakeholder and member event at Victoria University Werribee Campus, launching our Annual Report 2022-23 with presentations of

Launch of the Waste-Free Wyndham Map
The Werribee River Association launched their Waste-Free Wyndham Map at the inaugural River FEST on Sunday September 24. As prominent feature of the War on

Werribee River Association’s submission to the Wyndham Housing & Neighbourhood Strategy 2023
As one of the fastest growing municipalities, Wyndham City Council prepared a draft Wyndham Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy 2023 to guide housing change across the municipality,

Missing marsupials
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

Be a volunteer grower of native plants
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

Our work receives an Award of ExcellenceÂ
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

Why Green Wedges are important
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

Referendum on the Voice
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

Plastic Free July
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

Launch of a new website to support tourism along the Werribee River
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

Winter School Holidays with the Werribee River Association
Rug up and ditch the screens it’s time to get outdoors to explore your local waterways this winter with The Werribee River Association. Learn about

Latest report into Platypus populations in the Werribee River
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

EPA Waterways Harm Reduction Program
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

Wyndham Waste Alliance
The Wyndham Waste Alliance is an initiative that aims to build the skills, networks and capacity of local Wyndham residents to tackle the waste crisis.

Launch of CALD Toolkit
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

Save Our Soils Water Watch
Findings from monthly water quality testing in the lower Werribee River. Since 2008 The Werribee River Association has been undertaking monthly water quality testing at

A container deposit scheme is coming
Victorians who worked so hard to achieve a container deposit scheme for Victoria will be able to rejoice as from 1 November 2023, when a

Take a sonic tour through the evolution of our local grasslands
Grasslands once covered much of the Victorian Volcanic Plains, that stretch from Melbourne to the South Australian border. A mix of grasses and wildflowers, they

Art of the Werribee River
The Werribee River Association aims to create opportunities for the community to connect with their local waterways. Along with guided walks and educational sessions, the

Recognition of a long-standing partnership
The Werribee River Association are delighted that a long-standing corporate partnership of theirs was recognised by a special award at the Holcim Australia New Zealand Conference

Possum Nest Box Woes
On Saturday 25 February 2023, we were alerted to the rescue of two adult ringtail possums from a possum or bird box, which had been

Wandering Cats
Cats are a treasured pet for many families in Australia, with around 23% of households owning one or more. But for our native creatures, cats

Strengthening Farming in Wyndham
On Tuesday Feb 21, The Werribee River Association attended Strengthening Farming in Wyndham. The forum was put together by Sustain, a not-for-profit organisation, aiming to

A Trip to the Tip with the Werribee River Association
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VqX_gX_zpQ A couple of our staff took a trip to the tip (Refuse Disposal Facility) in Werribee with Joe from the Wyndham Repair Cafe. It

Save Our Soils: Monitoring water quality, revegetating and regenerating for healthy soils and waterways in Werribee South
Werribee South’s beloved market gardens are a vital ingredient in ensuring our local food security, providing Melbourne with 85% of the state’s cauliflower, 53% of