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. These items contain important materials and resources that can be turned into something new. By recycling them, we not only reduce what we send to landfill, but also minimise the …
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 as a cat owner, we can keep cats indoors safely. A study conducted by the Species Recovery Hub of the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program’s research found that pet cats …
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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 healthy and sustainable fisheries. It happens in the Werribee River, and in 243 other waterways around the state. Combined with habitat restoration and environmental flows, it can help maintain populations …
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 important farming & grasslands, that is on land, part of the green wedge in Little River. An intermodal terminal or hub is a facility able to move containers between different modes …
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 our work and impacts achieved – including 20,000 plants to support biodiversity and 4.5 ton of litter removed to improve water quality and amenity. We delivered a staggering 550 activities …
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 Waste Space, the map sparked many conversations around the benefits of community swaps, repair cafes and toy, tool and seed libraries. Many attendees were unaware of the initiatives happening in …
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, and respond to this growth. The draft Strategy aims to influence the location and design of new housing, to help ensure that new homes are well-located and enhance the character of Wyndham’s unique neighbourhoods. …
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 …
