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Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

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For links visit: https://ccma.vic.gov.au/links/

Working with community, Traditional Owners and other partners to improve the health and sustainable productivity of catchments and waterways in the Corangamite region. Corangamite CMA is committed to healthy catchments and the protection of natural resources from Geelong to Ballarat and along the coast to Peterborough.

02/06/2026

🎨🌊 Calling all creatives with a connection to our waterways! 🌊🎨

To celebrate 20 years, EstuaryWatch Victoria is inviting community members, volunteers, partners and supporters to contribute to a special art exhibition.

Share your story of Victoria’s estuaries through art—whether it’s a place you love, wildlife you’ve observed, or reflections on caring for our waterways. No need to be a professional artist—this is about connection, creativity and community!

Open to a wide range of mediums including photography, painting, sculpture, textile art and more. Your work will help celebrate two decades of citizen science, learning and caring for our estuaries. 💙

To find out more and submit your artwork, visit https://ccma.vic.gov.au/ watching-over-estuaries-call-for-art-submissions/

EstuaryWatch and WaterWatch Victoria Glenelg Hopkins CMA Melbourne Water Bellarine Catchment Network

01/06/2026

💧 Fresh upgrades along the Barwon River Through Geelong

Staying hydrated along the Barwon River just got easier—for everyone.

Corangamite CMA has installed five new and improved water fountains along the Barwon River walking trail, from downstream of Queens Park Bridge in Highton to Gundog Lane in Breakwater.

Designed with all abilities access in mind, the upgraded fountains feature:
• access via new pathways connecting to the existing shared-use path
• Extended basins for improved wheelchair access
• Easy touch activation buttons
• Bottle refill stations
• Built in water filtration
• Tippable dog bowls for four legged trail users

Whether you’re walking, riding, using a mobility aid, or enjoying time by the river with family and friends, these upgrades help make the trail more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible for our whole community.

Next time you’re out along the Barwon—stop, refill, and refresh 💚

31/05/2026

Wellbeing Counsellors meet you where you are, right across the state – covering the north east, north west, south west and Gippsland.

Working hand in hand with experienced financial counsellors to ensure that your mental health receives as much attention as your bottom line.

Find out more at https://rfcsnetwork.com.au/ or call 1300 771 741.

Agriculture Victoria RFCS Victoria West

30/05/2026

Tomorrow, 31 May, is World Parrot Day!

In the Corangamite region we have many significant parrot species - including the critically endangered Orange-bellied🧡

Orange-bellied Parrots, one of only two migratory parrots in the world, are listed as critically endangered in the wild. They migrate from their breeding grounds in Tasmania to over-winter on the mainland and feed in saltmarsh habitats across Victoria and South Australia.

With so few OBP left in the wild, it is a tall ask to find these birds on the mainland.

Here we have Trent Griffiths participating in a novel tracking program to detect orange-bellied parrot on the Bellarine Peninsula, a critical region for the species.

You can learn about the OBP project here: https://ccma.vic.gov.au/projects/orange-bellied-parrot-protection-program/

Zoos Victoria BirdLife Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

This project is funded by the Australian Government Nature Heritage Trust and delivered by Corangamite CMA, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners Panel.

29/05/2026

⭐SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY 19 JUNE, 1:45pm⭐

If you're a small bush block owner in the Ballarat region and you'd like to know how you can better care for your property and the environment, then this is for you!

In partnership with the Leigh Catchment Group, we’re bringing our Small Blocks Big Dreams workshops back to your region.

We're hosting a free introductory event at Sovereign Hill where you can find out more about Small Blocks Big Dreams and how you can be involved.

Stay tuned for more details.

In the meantime, express your interest in being a part of Small Blocks Big Dreams via https://ccma.vic.gov.au/projects/small-blocks-big-dreams/

This project is funded by the Victorian Government through the Our Catchments, Our Communities program.

28/05/2026

🚶‍♀️ New pedestrian bridge planned for Marnock Vale Reserve

Great news for the Barwon River community! Corangamite CMA is planning a new pedestrian bridge at Marnock Vale Reserve in Newtown, replacing the existing 20+ year-old structure.

The new bridge will be wider, safer and more accessible for everyone—making it easier for walkers, runners, families and people using prams or mobility aids to enjoy the popular riverside trail.

Construction is expected to begin between June and July, with the new bridge opening in August. Stay tuned for updates as the project gets underway!

You can read more about it here: https://ccma.vic.gov.au/barwon-through-geelong/new-pedestrian-bridge-planned-for-marnock-vale-reserve/

27/05/2026

Corangamite CMA works on the lands, waters and seas of the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation and the Kirrae Whurrong, Djagurd Woorroong, Gulidjan and Gadubanud People of the Maar Nation and acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners.

This National Reconciliation Week Corangamite CMA are all in!

26/05/2026

🌿 What’s Going On With Our River? 🌿

In collaboration with Barwon Water, Gerangamete Forest Landcare Group and the Upper Barwon Landcare Network, we invite Upper Barwon River locals to join us for a day of learning, exploration and community involvement.

Join us for an engaging community event focused on the future of the river. Hear directly from local experts about the current health of the river, the restoration work underway, and what more can be done to protect this vital waterway.

📅 Saturday, 13 June 2026, 9.30am – 1:30pm
📍 Forrest Community Hub

This is your chance to connect, learn, and have your say—plus enjoy time outdoors with others who care about our environment.

For further details and to register, visit https://events.humanitix.com/whats-going-on-with-our-river_2026

25/05/2026

Have your say on the future of Buckley Falls

Do you visit Buckley Falls or spend time along the Barwon River? Then we want to hear from you!

We’re seeking community feedback on proposed works to improve fish passage at this iconic site—supporting native fish like the Australian Grayling and helping restore river health.

This is your chance to tell us:
💬 What you value most about Buckley Falls
✅ Your level of support for the proposed improvements

Your feedback will help ensure the project reflects what matters most to the community.

👉 Share your thoughts here: https://ccma.vic.gov.au/your-voice-matters-share-your-thoughts-on-buckley-falls/

Whether you live nearby, visit regularly, or simply care about healthy waterways—we’d love to hear from you!

This engagement forms part of the ‘Improving Fish Passage on the Barwon and Moorabool Rivers’ project, which aims to restore river connectivity and support native fish species recovery by removing or modifying barriers that restrict movement.

This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.

📸An artists impression of Buckley Falls with weir removed and fishway installed

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

23/05/2026

🐄 Free Calving Webinar Series hosted by VFF Stock Sense 🐄

The Stock Sense team are hosting a free two‑part calving webinar series, presented by Dr Rob Bonanno, designed to help producers prepare with confidence for the calving season.

📅 Wednesday 10 June | 6:00–7:30 pm
Webinar 1: Calving Foundations & Preparation

📅 Thursday 11 June | 6:00–7:30 pm
Webinar 2: Calving Interventions & Problem Solving

Further details via the event flyer, or register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qs2_0-_MQDy-P15jOipmtg #/registration

Victorian Farmers Federation

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64 Dennis Street
Colac, VIC
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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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+611800002262

Website

http://ccma.vic.gov.au/

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