Environmental News

A growing tradition

National Tree Day saw 170 locals turn out to turn some soil, pop in a plant and check on last years progeny.

There was enthusiasm-a-plenty for planting the locally grown plants and contributing to the ongoing revegetation of the iconic King Edward Park site. Four hundred trees, 1145 shrubs and 3000 grasses and groundcovers found their roots tenderly tucked into the prepared beds.

Congratulations Cara!

Cara-Jane Lloyd, affectionately known as Cara, has scooped the pool at the Hunter Regional Apprentice and Trainee Awards held this month, taking out the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Student of the Year.


"It's no wonder, she's such a fantastic asset to the TIN team, she knows what needs to be done and she goes about doing it" Nursery Manager Barb Nanshe said.

Landcare NSW Incorporated...a voice for landcarers

Since December 2007 the State's 47,000 community landcarers have had a unified voice following the formation of Landcare NSW Incorporated.

Seen as filling a void in community representation for Landcare in NSW, the new group comprises Landcare representatives from across NSW.