Saving the Endangered Tumut Grevillea

Riverina Highlands

Saving the Endangered Tumut Grevillea

The Tumut Grevillea is an endangered plant that's only found along a short section of the Goobarragandra River, in the Riverina Highlands. The Landcare nursery at Tumut is growing Tumut Grevillea as one of many plants which are suitable for local conditions.

Revegetation work along the Goobarragandra river.

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Central Billabong

March 10, 2026

Refreshing Rivers Carpathon 2026

European carp (Cyprinus carpio) uproot vegetation, degrade habitat and reduce water quality, competing with native species for food and space. Come along to help us remove some of these carp from our local waterway.

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Riverina Highlands

February 28, 2026

Celebrating Our Nocturnal Environment

Join the Refreshing Rivers team and Landcare under the clear, unspoilt night skies for an evening celebrating the beauty and importance of our nocturnal environment.

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Riverina Highlands

February 27, 2026

Native Vegetation and Waterways: Supporting Biodiversity and Farming in the Yaven Creek

The Refreshing Rivers project is offering a pilot project to deliver low-cost waterway solutions for landholders on the Yaven Creek.

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The Refreshing Rivers Program is a collaboration between government, industry, research, and community organisations, led by Local Land Services. This Program has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust.

The Refreshing Rivers Program works on Country that always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and we pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.