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August 5, 2026

CORANGAMITE CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY INVITES COMMUNITY VOICES INTO REGIONAL NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is seeking new expressions of interest from community members across the region to join its Community Engagement Network (CEN), a forum designed to strengthen understanding, […]

June 2, 2026

COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE CURDIES RIVER AT FAMILY FUN DAY

Families, locals and visitors gathered at Peterborough Hall on Saturday 16 May for the highly successful Curdies Family Fun Day, celebrating the unique environment and strong community connection to the […]

May 26, 2026

NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PLANNED FOR MARNOCK VALE RESERVE

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has announced plans to replace the ageing wooden pedestrian bridge at Marnock Vale Reserve in Newtown, improving safety, enhancing accessibility and connectivity for the local […]

May 26, 2026

COMMUNITY INVITED TO LEARN ABOUT THE UPPER BARWON RIVER

Corangamite CMA would like to invite the local community to learn more about the health of the Upper Barwon River at an upcoming FREE community event in Forrest. The event, […]

May 21, 2026

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON BUCKLEY FALLS

Geelong locals and Barwon River users are being invited to share their thoughts on one of the region’s most iconic river locations, with Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) calling for […]

May 20, 2026

VOLUNTEERS STRENGTHEN WATER MONITORING THROUGH REGIONAL QA/QC EVENTS

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s (CMA) EstuaryWatch and WaterWatch volunteers have come together this May for regional Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) events, reinforcing the strength and reliability of citizen science data […]

May 19, 2026

NEW WORKING GROUP TAKES FIRST STEP IN REIMAGINING THE ANGLESEA RIVER

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has officially commenced the Reimagining the Anglesea River and Estuary (RARE) Project Working Group, with members coming together for their first meeting in mid-April. Formed […]

May 13, 2026

CORANGAMITE CMA PROUD TO SUPPORT GROUNDED FESTIVAL IN THE OTWAYS

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) engaged with hundreds of people from near and far who visited our stand or attended our presentation at GROUNDED Festival, held 23–24 April at the […]

May 12, 2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED AG SECTOR THIS WINTER

Farmers, farm workers and agricultural business employees impacted by the ongoing drought conditions in the south west can apply to be part of the Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Drought Employment […]

May 5, 2026

PARTNERSHIP DELIVERING FOR ENVIRONMENT AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Wannon Water have strengthened their long-standing partnership. A new partnership agreement recognises that both organisations have responsibility for managing elements of the water cycle […]

April 28, 2026

Master TreeGrower 2026 Free Introduction Day - 1 May 2026

Residents across the Southern Otways will have the chance to explore sustainable land management and agroforestry practices at a free introductory day for the Southern Otways Master TreeGrower Course 2026, […]

April 21, 2026

CURDIES FAMILY FUN DAY SET TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY, COUNTRY AND RIVER LIFE

Laughter, learning and river‑side adventure are on the menu when families, locals and visitors come together for the Curdies Family Fun Day on Saturday 16 May, from 10.00 am to […]

April 20, 2026

WATCHING OVER ESTUARIES: CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS

In 2026, EstuaryWatch celebrates 20 years of monitoring, learning, caring, and building connections with Victorian estuaries, thanks to the passion of volunteers, coordinators, partners, and communities across the state. To mark this special […]

April 14, 2026

QUICK ACTION FREES PLATYPUS FROM DANGEROUS ‘LOOPY LITTER’

In late March, scientists from the Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI) had a special encounter on the Gellibrand River, helping a Platypus in need. The lucky female platypus is back swimming […]

April 8, 2026

FLOOD STUDIES UNDERWAY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND LOCAL FLOOD RISK

Flood studies are currently underway across several catchments in the Corangamite region to improve understanding of flood behavior and help communities, councils and emergency services better manage flood risk. A […]

April 8, 2026

PARTNERSHIP GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH WITH MoU SIGNING

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA), Central Highlands Water and North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) have strengthened their long-standing partnership with the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). […]

April 1, 2026

VIC CMAS DELIVER REAL RESULTS FOR VICTORIA’S LANDSCAPES

2025 Actions and Achievements report released Victoria’s Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) continue to deliver strong on-ground outcomes for the state’s land, water and biodiversity, as highlighted in the 2025 Vic CMAs Actions and […]

March 26, 2026

CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE SET TO SHAPE WESTERN REGION SUSTAINABLE WATER STRATEGY

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is pleased to be part of the Consultative Committee for the Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy (SWS), which met for the first time this week […]

March 25, 2026

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) WORKSHOP STRENGTHENS LOCAL GRAIN-GROWER KNOWLEDGE

Southern Farming Systems recently hosted an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) workshop in Inverleigh, bringing together growers, agronomists and industry professionals to sharpen their understanding of pest management in grain production. Delivered by […]

March 24, 2026

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN: TESTING THE WATERS

Corangamite CMA is inviting farmers and landholders to take part in round 2 of Testing the Waters, a pilot program designed to help make your farm dams more resilient, productive, […]

March 19, 2026

CORANGAMITE CMA HIGHLIGHTS KEY WATERWAY RECOVERY ROLES

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has outlined how it supports local waterways and our partner agencies during and following natural disasters such as floods, bushfires and storms with the release of the Corangamite CMA Roles in […]

March 18, 2026

JOIN THE REIMAGINING THE ANGLESEA RIVER AND ESTUARY PROJECT WORKING GROUP

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is inviting Anglesea community members to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join the Reimagining the Anglesea River and Estuary (RARE) Project Working Group. […]

March 18, 2026

RARE, THREATENED FISH DISCOVERED IN MOORABOOL RIVER AS PARTNERSHIP EFFORT PROTECTS VITAL SPECIES

A rare population of Australian Grayling — a nationally vulnerable native fish — has been discovered in the Moorabool Yaluk (River) on Wadawurrung Country, thanks to a joint fish rescue […]

March 8, 2026

2026 VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT LANDCARE GRANTS NOW OPEN

Landcare Grants to boost outstanding work of volunteers Landcare groups and environmental volunteers are receiving more support to care for nature. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) […]

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