News
Call for abstracts now open for the National Landcare Conference 2012
We are seeking 64 presentations for the concurrent sessions that highlight innovation in natural resource management practices.
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MAY 8
Australian Government announces funding for a second five years of Caring for our Country
The Australian Government has announced $2.2 billion to continue the Caring for our Country initiative from July 2013 to June 2018.
This ensures a continued commitment to the work being carried out by a broad range of groups under Caring for our Country to protect and conserve the environment and increase the adoption of sustainable farming practices.
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APR 23
This year's awards consisted of 16 categories which include the Innovation in Natural Resource Management Award, which is sponsored by Caring for our Country.
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MAR 27
Working on Country Photography Competition 2012 - call for entries
Entries are now open for the 2012 Working on Country Photography Competition. Entries close on 1 June.
Media releases
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MAY15
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has marked National Volunteer Week by congratulating Australia's dedicated Landcare volunteers.
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MAY8
Gillard Government commits to another five years of caring for our country
The Gillard Government has today announced it will continue its commitment to Labor's flagship Caring for our Country program for another five years, providing $2.2 billion from 2013-14 to 2017-18.
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APR18
Final report on Caring for our Country Review
The final report on the review of the Caring for our Country natural resource management initiative was released today.
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FEB10
Helping local communities to care for our country
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry today urged communities to take advantage of grants between $5,000 and $20,000 now available under the government's Caring for our Country initiative.
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DEC 6
Proposals invited through Caring for our Country
The Australian Government today announced the opening of applications for grants for natural resource management and sustainable agriculture projects.
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NOV 30
Caring for our Country funding to protect Australia's natural environment
The Gillard Government will fund a further 43 projects across the nation to protect Australia's natural environment through the open call component of Caring for our Country.
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NOV 23
More jobs, better job opportunities for Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory
Aboriginal people in remote communities across the Northern Territory will have greater employment and economic opportunities under a $19.1 million jobs package announced today.
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NOV 16
$7 million investment in community groups who are caring for our country
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, today announced $7 million in Community Action Grants as part of the Caring for our Country initiative.
More news
- 2012 Natural Resource Management Knowledge Conference
- National NAIDOC Caring for Country Award 2012 call for nominations
- Register of Cultural Heritage Management Training Providers
- 2012 National Landcare Conference
- 2012-13 Community Action Grants application period now closed
- Caring for our Country to support 43 projects across Australia
- Caring for our Country Report Card Released
- Applications open for 2012 National Awards for Local Government
- Business plan 2012–13 applications now open
- Applications for the Biodiversity Fund 2011-12 are now open
- A further 43 open call grants announced
- Contribution of volunteers to Caring for our Country recognised International Volunteer Day
- Community Action Grants 2011–12 approved grants announced
- Review of Caring for our Country - We've updated our library!
- Community Action Grants now closed
- Announcement of business plan 2011-12 approved grants
- Additional funding for Reef Rescue
- New funding for Stewardship in the Federal Budget
- Successful bids for Multiple Ecological Communities Projects
- ARMS report on the Landscape scale conservation target now available
- National disaster recovery package
- Review of Caring for our Country
- Australia's Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2010-2030 announced
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