Macleay Landcare Network

04/11/2026

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Bitou bush is a sprawling shrub that can climb over other plants. The leathery leaves are up to 7 cm long and 5 cm wide. Ripe fruit are purplish black, egg shaped and up to 8 mm long.

Bitou bush outcompetes native plants, reducing food and shelter for native animals. It spreads easily forming dense thickets that limit movement of people and animals.

The NSW government reminds the community that bitou bush must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.

For a detailed description and advice on how to manage these weeds go to WeedWise: https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weed/BitouBush or download the app www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/weedwise

03/11/2026

Macleay Landcare Member Lunch November 2026 -

03/11/2026

The East Kempsey Island working bee will be on Saturday, 14th November. Please bring sturdy clothing and footwear, sun protection, plenty of water and your own refreshments. For more information or to RSVP, call Bruce on 0458 547 380.

29/10/2026

The NSW RFS is part of every rural community and we work together with farmers to help make our communities safer. The NSW RFS has a strong partnership with the NSW Farmers Association to help mitigate and respond to the threat of fires. Together with farmers from across NSW, this page highlights a....

27/10/2026

**Postponed**

The event we had planned to go ahead with this week on Thursday (29th October) will now be postponed as the site is too wet🌨️⛅️. We apologise for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for an update on new dates and times for some of these volunteer events later this year! 🤠🌳

We will be delaying our planting event in Summer Island next week till Thursday, November 26th. Instead, we will be holding an event next week on the 29th October at a site in Kinchela. All are welcome. To RSVP, please contact our staff on 0458 945 586 or [email protected]. This will be a catered event so RSVP is essential. Please bring sturdy clothing and footwear, sun protection, plenty of water, gloves and your favourite tools. Some spare tools and gloves will be available on the day.

See you there 🤠🌳

Macleay Landcare Network North Coast Local Land Services

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

The Macleay Landcare Network is seeking job applications for the position of Local Landcare Coordinator. Please see the link below for information about the role and how to apply. 🤠

Macleay Landcare Network Inc. - Macleay Valley, NSW

20/10/2026

We will be delaying our planting event in Summer Island next week till Thursday, November 26th. Instead, we will be holding an event next week on the 29th October at a site in Kinchela. All are welcome. To RSVP, please contact our staff on 0458 945 586 or [email protected]. This will be a catered event so RSVP is essential. Please bring sturdy clothing and footwear, sun protection, plenty of water, gloves and your favourite tools. Some spare tools and gloves will be available on the day.

See you there 🤠🌳

Macleay Landcare Network North Coast Local Land Services

20/10/2026

Have you checked out our YouTube channel lately? 👀

We have playlists on a range of topics, including:

✅ confinement feeding
✅ drought management
✅ animal health
✅ farm water
✅ pasture management
✅ erosion and riverbank rehabilitation
✅ threatened species, and more!

For all things farm management and agriculture, check out the NSW Government's Local Land Services YouTube channel www.youtube.com//playlists