High up in the Wombat State Forest, not far from Daylesford, the Wirribi Yaluk/Werribee River begins as a stream flowing from a damp gully filled with ferns. Here the land is over 730m above sea level, as the water begins its journey over 110km to Nerm/Port Phillip Bay. It travels along Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung …
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As a volunteer of Werribee River Association, I had the opportunity to join Wyndham City Council in surveying native vegetation along the Werribee River between August 2024 and January 2025. The ongoing survey, conducted by Maarten Hulzebosch (Natural Asset Project Officer) aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of native vegetation within Wyndham City Council. It …
Vegetation Survey along the Werribee River – by Thomas Matthew Read More »
The Werribee River is home to one of Australia’s most extraordinary and elusive creatures, the platypus. With many urban rivers seeing declines in platypus numbers, we are fortunate in the Werribee River to still have breeding populations of this mysterious monotreme. One of the most important needs for platypus is daily access to healthy rivers …
WRA is joining environmental groups in urging Australian Governments to mandate tethered bottle caps, stopping millions of bottle tops from being landfilled or littered, after new laws in the EU have successfully come into force. According to Beach Patrol Australia (BPA), plastic straws and lids used for beverage containers have been amongst the most frequently …
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Australia’s Biodiversity Council held a webinar at the end of August 2024, to discuss the imminent arrival of bird flu H5N1 in Australia and the threat it poses to Australian wildlife. The disease is anticipated to be brought by migratory birds arriving back here during spring (August/September – November). This bird flu is highly pathogenic …
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Pacific National have canned their massive 550-hectare freight hub proposal right in the heart of Little River. The Werribee River Association are pleased for both the local residents and for the native grasslands and environmental values of the area. Such a development would have severely impacted native and endangered species. The community were strong in …
Freight terminal scrapped is a win for the community & environment Read More »
Three new Seal the Loop Bins installed around the Werribee South jetty and boat ramp to collect old fishing line, hooks and sinkers. Local Werribee South resident Susanne Jensen has been finding an astonishing amount of fishing line strewn around the jetty and beach area on her daily walks. Concerned about the local wildlife, including …
Calling all schools and STEM classes to be part of our Rain Goes Down the Drain education program in Term 4 2024! Sign up to receive a free online educational session on stormwater cycles, management, and future possibilities, valued up to $500. Participate in the stormwater system design competition by making your own model. Prizes …
On Wednesday May 22, The Werribee River Association celebrated their annual Volunteer Week Thank You Dinner. The dinner is an opportunity for WRA to say thank you to our wonderful community involved in our litter, landcare and citizen science programs. The night took place at Old Habits on Watton Street, a fantastic locally owned craft …
Where the Wirribi Yaluk/Werribee River meets Nerm/Port Phillip Bay, the estuary mouth changes shape and depth over time as sand drifts along the shore from nearby beaches. To ensure safe boating access to the river, Parks Victoria, who are responsible for maintaining this area of the river, conduct dredging operations as required. This usually takes …
