We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news for the Yass Landcare Nursery and the broader Yass community. After many years relying solely on limited tank water, the Yass Landcare Nursery has now been granted access to town water, with water bills waived, thanks to the recent support of Yass Valley Council.

This change marks a huge step

A perfect sunny winter’s afternoon brought together a group of keen landholders for the BirdLife Pest and Threats Workshop, eager to learn how to better support the birdlife in our region. A healthy bird population is a sign of a biodiverse, resilient landscape — and there are plenty of practical ways we can all help.

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Planting is a powerful action—a tangible way to invest in the future well-being of people and the environment. That’s why it’s worth doing well, especially in this era of climate change when plants face increasing environmental hardships from warmer conditions,

Across the Yass Valley, a dedicated group of volunteers regularly gather to test water quality at key sites—keeping a close eye on the health of our local waterways. These citizen science efforts are part of the Waterwatch program, supported by Ginninderra Catchment Group, and they play a vital role in helping us understand and protect our rivers.

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