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Animation tells our story
We've been working with Perth company MultiMedia Makers to produce a short animation to tell you the story of how we work at Rangelands NRM. [Watch Animation]
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Rangers contribute to protecting bilbies and habitat
As bilbies (Mankarr) continue to decline across Australia, the Martu women rangers are working to protect populations that occur across their country. [Read more]
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Bushtucker trail heals community and bay
Local community have transformed a walkway in Broome into a bushtucker trail, restoring the habitat and keeping the stormwater drain clean and green. [Read more]
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Outback kids’ take a shot at photo competition
Results are out for this year’s Kaz Collins School of the Air Photo Competition run by Rangelands NRM for children living in the outback of Western Australia. [Read more]
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Erosion control skills shared across southern rangelands
A workshop to help improve knowledge and skills in erosion control was run for professionals and TAFE students in Geraldton. [Read more]
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KPCA keeping busy and advancing leaps and bounds
The Kimberley Pilbara Cattleman’s Association (KPCA) has been busy the last six months helping to build leadership and practical skills throughout Northern WA and has also a new CEO on board. [Read more]
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New report lays solid foundation for on-ground action in Pilbara
As part of an ongoing Conservation Action Planning process to ensure the long-term health of the diverse Pilbara region, a new report has been released to guide on-ground action. [Read more]
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Kimberley Database shares environmental resources
As part of an ongoing Conservation Action Planning process to ensure the long-term health of the diverse Pilbara region, a new report has been released to guide on-ground action. [Read more]
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2016-17 Rangelands NRM Annual Report
The 2016/17 Rangelands NRM Annual Report is now online. You can view it on our website or as an online reading version with Issuu.
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From December 2017, our Operations Manager John Silver took up the role of Acting CEO. John has a strong background in NRM and commitment to the WA rangelands, having worked for Rangelands NRM for 11 years and has been the Operations Manager for the past seven years. John is well placed to lead the organisation in the interim and seek future funding through the National Landcare Program (NLP2).
We'd like to thank outgoing CEO Dr Gaye Mackenzie for her work and contribution to the rangelands over the past 7 years, and wish her well in her future endeavours.
The end of December also saw Mel McDonald leave us after 7 years working in the Kimberley, most recently as Project Manager. Mel is moving to a role at Northern Territory NRM. Thanks for your great work, we know a lot of pastoralists and people on the ground will miss you. Good luck Mel!
Job Advert: CEO Rangelands NRM
Rangelands NRM is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer. You will have leadership skills to allow you facilitate, collaborate and deliver outcomes that enhance the sustainable management of the WA Rangelands. Your management experience will lead Rangelands NRM to be an independent, regional community focused organisation which has robust systems to guide organisational culture and the delivery of outcomes. Applications close 6 March 2018. [More info]
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Community Action Grants announced
The work of grassroots landcare and environmental groups across regional Western Australia has received a $3.5 million boost from the State Natural Resource Management Grants Program. Schools, not-for-profit organisations, local government and sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation groups will receive funding support of up to $55,000 as part of the 2017-18 Community Action Grants round. [Full list of funded projects].
Wildfood from the Rangelands
A series of podcasts by Amanda Rowland on 'Wildfood from the Rangelands'. Sustainable agriculture meets Aboriginal land management. What can be hunted, grown & gathered while addressing how we produce and eat food with great stories from the globe. [View Podcasts]
Ecological Phenomena Survey
Researchers at The University of Adelaide are inviting you to take part in a survey of observations of unusual ecological phenomena. The information collected with this survey will help researchers to understand what unusual ecological phenomena are being observed and how natural resource managers respond to them. This information will help to inform conservation planning and policy. The survey is open to anyone living in Australia who is 18 years or older. It will close on Monday 5 March 2018. [Read survey]
Funding to fence out wild dogs
The McGowan Government will invest $4.03 million to support four pastoral groups in protecting livestock and rangeland businesses from the ongoing impacts of wild dogs. Kalgoorlie Pastoral Alliance Cell ($2 million), Southern Gascoyne Rangelands Cell ($986,000), Murchison Regional Vermin Cell ($594,000) and Murchison Hub Cell ($450,000) have been awarded grants as part of the Rangelands Cell Fencing Program. [Read more]
WA Biosecurity Industry Funding Schemes
Nominations are now open for positions on the three Industry Funding Scheme (IFS) Management Committees (biosecurity): Cattle Industry Funding Scheme, Grains, Seeds and Hay Industry Funding Scheme and Sheep and Goat Industry Funding Scheme. [More info]
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WALGA Forum: Land use planning for improved environmental outcomes
Tuesday 22 February, Wembley. Opportunity to learn about how Local Government can utilise the power of the WA planning system to improve environmental outcomes during land development. The event will assist 'non-planners' to better understand State and Local Government planning processes, and provide planners with contemporary industry advice on how to effectively integrate natural resource management in Local Government planning strategies and schemes. [More info]
Beef Value Chain workshop
23-23 February 2018, Pagoda Resort & Spa, Como. The workshop will take us beyond ‘more talk’ by focusing on real opportunities in the WA beef supply chain. Where are the sweet spots for more value? What information and discussion do you need to make that a reality? For more information contact Amanda D'Souza 08 9468 8250.
BreedingEDGE workshop
7-9 March 2018, Roebuck Plains Station - During the workshop you will identify where current breeder herd performance can be improved, understand how to reduce reproductive wastage and calf loss, develop specific strategies to refine and improve management and more. Contact Anne Marie Huey (08 9191 7069) or Felicity Hamlyn-Hill (0428 113 732) for more information.
Communicate to Inspire 2018
Save the Date: Friday 23 March 2018, Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle. 2018 theme is 'Evolving with changing audiences'. Tickets and registrations will be released in early February.
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A project facilitated by Rangelands NRM has been presented with the Resilient Australia Award in recognition of mitigating late season wildfires through a whole of community approach.
