Working with landholders to restore Macquarie Perch in the Adjungbilly creek

"Maccas" were once widespread on inland streams, but are now threatened. The Adjungbilly Creek in the Riverina Highlands is one of their last strongholds, and is critical for their long-term survival. Through a partnership with Local Land Services, Riverina Highlands Landcare Network, Charles Sturt University and local landholders, more than 250ha of habitat along the creek has been enhanced, principally through fencing and planting over 30,000 native trees and shrubs.

In this video, Refreshing Rivers Project Officer Cherie White, Charles Sturt University researcher Katherine Doyle and landholder Andy Graham explain why this project is so important, both for Macquarie Perch and for creating multiple benefits on farms.

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September 10, 2025

Explore the Power of Citizen Science and Nature

In this hands-on workshop, aimed at the mature age group, you will learn how to record nature observations and contribute to an international biodiversity data base. Each participant will also receive free plants and resources to improve nature in their own back yard.

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September 10, 2025

Colombo Creek Baseline Assessment

YACTAC are on the lookout for landholders along Colombo Creek to be part of a baseline assessment. This program will focus on carp removal, and the distribution and health of trout cod and eel-tailed catfish populations in Colombo Creek.

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September 9, 2025

Restoring Morleys Creek

Works have began to restore Morleys Creek which runs through the town of Gundagai.

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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.

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