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Pest and weed funding now available
Hunter land managers and community groups are encouraged to apply for funds through the Australian Government's $3 million 2015-2016 Pest and Weed Drought Funding program to tackle feral pests and weeds. Read more
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Seasonal conditions looking
good for the Hunter
Every month Local Land Services cropping, livestock and biosecurity experts gather information from more than 350 land managers, based on conditions in their regions.
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Applications sought for grazing permits on Hunter TSRs
A number of Travelling Stock Reserves are still available in the Hunter and are being offered to farmers to increase their livestock or grazing options up to 31 December 2018. Read more
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New Local Landcare Coordinators across the Hunter
Five new Local Landcare Coordinators are being recruited and will commence work in the Hunter region in March. Read more
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Hunter Regional Landcare Scholarships 2016
Applications are now open for four Hunter Regional Landcare scholarships, available to students of natural resource management and agriculture. Read more
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A new wave of moorings in
Lake Macquarie
Hunter Local Land Services is offering a 50% rebate to Lake Macquarie mooring holders to upgrade their conventional block and chain moorings to more environmentally friendly designs. Read more
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A reminder about feral pig disease risks
A recent spate of Brucella suis infections in hunting dogs in the Upper Hunter is a serious reminder of the ever-present disease threat posed by feral pigs. Read more
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