gippslandscapes podcast

In this episode we take a trip to the Lower Latrobe Wetlands on Gunaikurnai Country. [ Sally ] , [ Dr Adrian Clements ] and [ David Stork ] cover [ wetland restoration ], [ environmental water ] and [ river health ]. Topics discussed: Wetland restoration Environmental water River health Links mentioned in this episode: https://wgcma.vic.gov.au/explore-the-catchment/wetlands/ https://wgcma.vic.gov....

In our final episode for 2025, we chat with our CEO Marty Fuller about the year that was, the year that’s coming and why CMAs and partners are so vital to healthy landscapes. Get to know us and the work we do protecting the West Gippy catchment and as we walk along the picturesque Lyrebird Walk in Mirboo North on Gunaikurnai Country - listen out for Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos chiming in!

It's true that tree-loving is infectious and in this episode we hear all about the superpower of trees with two tree-loving experts Matt Bowler and Richard (Richie) Allen from the CMA who've collectively planted over a million seedlings across the West Gippy catchment in their work restoring and protecting rivers. The plantings talked about during this episode are part of the long-term Corner Inle...

There’s a whole lotta plover love in this episode of Gippslandscapes when we chat with Hooded Plover guru Kasun Ekanayake from BirdLife Australia about the plight of the plover, their tenacity in raising chicks on busy summer beaches and how devoted volunteers like David Hartney from Friends of the Hooded Plover - Bass Coast and South Gippsland, are helping to save the species from extinction by p...

Join us on the banks of Screw Creek estuary on beautiful Bunurong Country for a chat with our very own CEO Martin Fuller as he reflects on highlights of 2024 and shares some of the exciting initiatives in store for 2025 in our first catchment conversation of the year. Links mentioned in this episode: Durt'Yowan (Latrobe River) Fencing the Agnes River and protecting Corner Inlet This podcast is hos...

It’s all about the power and the passion on this episode of the podcast as we chat with some of the inspiring people involved in a twenty-year partnership project to restore the entire length of the Agnes River and protect the world-renowned Corner Inlet. Guests: Tanya Cowell, Waterways Project Officer at West Gippsland CMA Richard (Richie) Allen, Project Delivery Officer at West Gippsland CMA Bry...

This episode, Sally, Matt, Jillian and Jenny talk about coming together as a community to care for a catchment - in their I Love The Tarwin project. Topics discussed: Remnant vegetation Tarwin River Community impact Links mentioned in this episode: https://wgcma.vic.gov.au/explore-the-catchment/restoring-rivers/ http://second-example.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this episode, Sally and Callum sit at the windy shore of Powlett River/Kugerungmome on Bunurong Country in South Gippsland and talk estuaries - what they are, the language around them and how we manage them... Topics discussed: Estuary Climate Change Powlett River/Kugerungmome Partnerships Projects Links mentioned in this episode: https://wgcma.vic.gov.au/what-we-do/powlett-river/ https://wgcma...

This week, Gerard speaks with CMA colleague Elsa Burnell and Environment Manager at the Glenfalloch Station Karen Tymmes. The conversation commences with a look at the floods on the Macalister River in 2021 and their impact on Glenfalloch as well as the recovery work done with the CMA post floods. Following this we look at the philosphy Karen brings to the management of the property, acknowledging...

This week, Sally O'Neill speaks with Deb Sullivan from Birdlife Australia about the work to understand and protect the Pelican. www.loveourlakes.net.au This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard speaks with President of the Fish Creek Landcare Group, Robin Stevens and Committee member, Carolyn Fryer about the groups evolution and the work it has been doing to Put the Fish Back into Fish Creek. The group was a recent recipient of a Victorian Landcare Grant to continue its work in the community. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard speaks with James Clyne, a dairy farmer from Newry in Gippsland. It's a look at a range of topics including James' work in a Sustanable Irrigation Program being managed by the WGCMA but also the need to keep improving the farm to prepare for the next drought. Here is the video which we produced looking at the VRI initiative https://youtu.be/egBtk2A4OGM Here is another VRI initiat...

This week, Gerard speaks with Peter Jacobs from the Victorian Deer Control Community Network and Jillian Stanton chair of the South Gippsland Landcare network and President of Tarwin Landcare Group and a beef producer at Cape Liptrap, about the issue and growing issue of feral deer. Links mentioned in this episode: Victorian Deer Control Community Network: https://vdccn.org.au/ South Gippsland Lan...

This week, Gerard is joined by Professor Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne School of Agriculture and Food Systems who walks us through the current pressure points and what Australian farmers can expect in the coming years. As ever if you would like to get in touch with the pod you can do so communications@wgcma.vic.gov.au This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard gets around the kitchen table with Rosemary and Fergus Irving to chat about a 40 year revegetation program on their own farm as well as the work of the Woodside Landcare Group over the last 25 years. The group was recently succesful in receiving a Victorian Landcare Grant to assist with developing koala habitat and a wildlife corridor on the Irving farm. Links mentioned in this e...

This week, Gerard chats with Mary and Howard Connor about a wetland re-creation project on their Avon River property and dairy farmer Anthony Cliff about the work he is doing on and around the Nuntin Creek to increase biodiversity, shelter and flood management. Links mentioned in this episode: Video of Mary and Howard talking about thieir project https://youtu.be/jz6sxcChOtA This podcast is hosted...

This week, Gerard chats with the wonderful committee from the Heyfield Wetlands: Wendy Rhodes, Mike Kube and Barry Donahoe about the 20 year project and the simply amazing result to construct a wetlands on an old racecourse. This is a wonderful project an dthe three guests share the story of the community coming together to construct the wetlands, which were recently acknowledged at the River Basi...

2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of Victoria's Catchment Management Authorities. In this episode of Gippslandcapes we look back at that quarter century with the help of some of the staff from the WGCMA as they recall major events and emerging issues over that time. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard speaks with Anita Charles, President of the Callignee Landcare Group. They walk a site near Flynns Creeek and sicuss the group, its membership, the work it is doing and the challenges and rewards of establishing a Landcare group during a global pandemic. The best way of keeping in touch with what’s happing in your local landcare community is to find your local catchment managemen...

This week, Sally O'Neill chats with dairy farmer and industry leader Lauren Finger and beef farmer and business woman Anne Roussac-Hoyne about their lives and work in Gippsland. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard chats with Duncan Fraser, a long time worker and volunteer in helping improve his local environment around Maffra but also the wider Gippsland area. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Gerard speaks with Kelsey Tong and Brita Jobling from Gippsland Intrepid Landcare. The group comprises 18-35 year olds and brings a fresh and younger perspective on Landcare and environmental work. Kelsey and Brita are great guests who speak passionaltly about the environment and the way young people might view issues like climate change and all that it holds for their generation. Links...

This week dairy farmer Sandra Jefford tells Gerard how she is farming in an era of changing climate? What are the challenges and what are the opportunities that are being faced. Also Sandra describes how she and her husband decided to fence off a wetland on the Avon and the impact it has had on bird life and other native animals. Sandra and Wilco are planning a farm walk in February so stay tuned...

This week, Gerard speaks with Dr Malcolm McLevie from the Baw Baw Sustainability Network. The edisode looks at what people who live in towns can do to reduce their greenhouse footpring, whether that is reducing drafts or putting solar panels on the roof, there is heaps we can all do to hold back climate change. Links mentioned in this episode: BBSN - https://www.bbsn.org.au/ Cozy Homes program - m...

This week, Sally O'Neill chats with Phillip Island local and Landcare Legend, Anne Davie OAM. Anne has given a lifetimes work to both Landcare as well as countless community initiatives. In this interview Anne chats about how farming practice has changed over 60 years, the importance of community and the exciting chapters that are ahead for farming and Landcare This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm