Talking Water - Tuesday 4 February 2025

Information session - LWMP project funding

Riverina Sustainable is hosting a public information session about project funding under the Land Water Management Plan (LWMP) on Tuesday 11 February at the Deniliquin Coach House from 7.00pm.

Directors Peter Mogg, Tim Horne and Waander Van Beek will be in attendance, along with Landholder Association Council (LAC) representatives.

All are welcome and a light supper will be provided.

For catering purposes, please RSVP to 0427 503318 or email office@lwmp.com.au 

Murray Inland Delta Landscape Project Update 

This event will provide an update to Murray Inland Delta farmers who know of, or would like to know more about, the Murray Inland Delta's carbon, biodiversity and on-farm wetland projects. 

Date: Thursday 13 February 
Time: 5.00 - 8.00pm
Place: 27 Thule Street, Barham 

What will be covered:

• A quick recap of the Murray Inland Delta project (video in the ticketing link)
• What farmers having been doing since the launch of the Murray Inland Delta Project in June 2024 (Jac McArthur)
• Updates on the supply chain sustainability reporting, carbon, natural capital and biodiversity markets (Andrew Ward)
• Update on the Landscape Impact Program for Murray Inland Delta (South) and Victorian Carbon Farming Program.

There will also be information on the 2025 Grants for Murray Inland Delta (North) program, which is open to farmers on the NSW side of the Murray Inland Delta Project. Ten grants of up to $5000 are available to be used for "ready-ness" for a carbon project.

The session will be followed by dinner and networking.
 
For more information about this event or the 2025 grants, contact Jac at Western Murray Land Improvement Group: Jacqueline.McArthur@wmlig.org 

Free Succession Planning webinar 

Candid Conversations is kicking off its 2025 webinar series with the topic of Succession Planning.

Join Rob Brown, a local family business expert with 30 years of experience, as he guides you through the steps of on-farm succession planning.
 

Date: Wednesday 19 February
Time: 12:00pm

What will be covered:

•  How to Start the Conversation - Learn the difference between good and bad discussions, how to keep momentum, and key topics to cover.
• Smooth Succession Strategies - Understand the succession planning process and how to implement it at the right time for your family.
• Ask the Expert! - Get answers to your pressing questions (anonymity optional).

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and set up your farm for long-term success.

Community News

Free Blokes Night and BBQ

The Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group (MHAG) is hosting a Blokes Night at the Deniliquin Golf Club on Wednesday 12 March.

Mary O'Brien, founder of rural mental health charity, 'Are you Bogged Mate, will be guest speaker at this free event.

'Are you Bogged Mate' aims to boost awareness and start a conversation about the challenges that country men face on a daily basis.

Mary is coming to Deni to share information about warning signs, the reasons people can get bogged, getting help for yourself or giving your mate a hand.

This event starts at 6.30pm, and includes a barbecue dinner.