Managing Crown Land for the Community

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🦜The Opal Reserve staff had the pleasure of providing access to the NSW Bird Atlassers (NSWBA) to undertake bird monitoring/surveys on the Reserve.

🦢NSWBA are a not-for-profit organisation monitoring birds and providing long-term data about trends in Australia's native birds.

🦅Field Trips are organised across NSW and ACT to map and monitor bird distribution and preferred habitats.

🦆The NSWBA have produced several publications of works, including Field Identification Booklets, Habitat Guides and ' An Atlas of the birds of NSW & the ACT', which is up to Vol. 3.

🐦‍⬛We look forward to having long-term surveys done on the Reserve to better understand the environment around us.

🦤In one day, we sighted 30+ species, 3 of which are vulnerable/endangered species.

🦉You can become a member by visiting their website to access publications and provide bird sightings. www.nswbirdatlassers.org.au/
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Opal Reserve staff recently assisted the Grawin Golf Course by spraying Hudson Pear and Harrisia over three days. Over 800 litres of herbicide was applied as part of the effort to support the community-run course in managing their invasive species obligations.

This work aims to improve both the condition of the grounds and the overall usability of the course. We hope these efforts contribute to a more enjoyable experience for players and encourage more golfers from around the area and further afield to play golf at this unique golf course.

During the visit, we had the pleasure of meeting Maryland Sharky, the president of the golf club, to discuss managing Hudson Pear. We also ran into several visiting golfers — including a couple who had travelled all the way from the Netherlands!

Also, a big thanks to Rachael Turner from LLS who came and helped spray for a day 👍

The Western Herald North West Local Land Services Walgett Shire Council Opal Reser NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Courtney Houssos Western Plains App Outback Radio 2WEB Opal Reserve staff recen Steve Kamper
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‼👥Public Meetings in Lightning Ridge TODAY👥‼

1pm and 5pm @ Walgett Shire Council office on Pandora St.📣〽️𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 📣
Your voice matters!
The Walgett Shire Council has developed its Draft Plans, and we want to hear from YOU. Come along to one of our community consultation meetings to share your thoughts and ideas.

Walgett - 22nd May - 1pm & 5pm - Shire Offices
Lightning Ridge - 21st May - 1pm & 5pm - Shire Offices
Collarenebri - 20th May - 5pm - Tattersall’s Hotel
Rowena - 28th May - 5pm - Rowena Pub
Burren Junction - 28th May - 7.30pm - Burren Hall
Carinda - 15th May - 6pm - Footy Shed
Opalfields - 15th May - 1pm - Grawin Club in the Scrub

Online - 14th May 1pm & 7pm Email admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au for the link and to RSVP

All draft documents can be found here:
www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/News-Media/Draft-Council-Plans-on-Exhibition

Let's shape our Shire together!
#CommunityInput #ShirePlans #LocalCouncil #YourVoice #walgettshire
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‼👥Public Meetings in Lightning Ridge TODAY👥‼

1pm and 5pm @ Walgett Shire Council office on Pandora St.

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Don’t forget to get involved with some of the great palaeontology events over the next few days being held online.

Did you know that some of the coolest Australian Dinosaurs have been found in Lightning Ridge, and some have even been found on Lightning Ridge Opal Reserve !!!

Do you know the names of the dinosaurs found at Grawin…..??????
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