Media Releases

Tackling invasive weeds helps the King Valley stay healthy for everyone

The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is inviting landholders with properties in the Upper King Valley to take part in a new incentives program to tackle invasive woody weeds.

Expressions of interest will open on Monday 25 May 2026 for the King Valley Woody Weeds Incentives Program, which supports landholders to control problem weeds such as Black Willow, Grey Sallow, Blackberry and Chilean Cestrum.

The program follows a successful summer effort to remove willows from the King River between McCormick’s Swimming Hole and Cheshunt.

North East CMA Senior Project Officer Phillip Falcke said the work was already making a difference.

“We removed large numbers of invasive willows from the river itself, but many of these weeds are coming from further up in the landscape. This new program is about getting on the front foot and tackling the source of the problem,” Mr Falcke said.

NECMA launches landmark 3D cultural project in Benambra

North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA) has unveiled a major new creative project for the remote township of Benambra, commissioning award winning Albury production studio Parallel Wilds to transform the original 2016 book Released from the Wild into a next generation 2026 3D immersive experience.

On-farm revegetation projects set to boost productivity and resilience

Trees and shrubs play a valuable role on farm – providing shade and shelter for livestock, protecting crops and pastures, improving water quality, and supporting beneficial insects. Well‑planned revegetation can also help stabilise soils and reduce erosion along waterways and on steep country.

New irrigation plan supports productive and sustainable farming in north east Victoria

A renewed North East Sustainable Irrigation Plan has been released by the North East Catchment Management Authority, outlining how irrigation will continue to support farming businesses while protecting rivers, landscapes and community values across the region. 

North East CMA team at Tallangatta Expo

Our North East CMA team were out and about at the Tallangatta Expo!

The day celebrated sustainable farming, farming equipment and practical ideas for sustainable living, while also providing a great chance to connect with the community and chat about caring for our waterways and landscapes.

Visitors also had some fun matching the fish, with free fishing lures up for grabs for those who got it right!

Even better, all proceeds from the expo were donated to Upper Murray bushfire relief which is supporting a cause close to home. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello!