Media Releases

In-stream Willow Management to improve Flood Resilience in the Upper King

A significant project to remove invasive willows from the King River is now underway, aimed at improving flood resilience and restoring river health.

North East CMA Works to Protect Platypus Habitat

The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is improving the health of Wodonga’s urban waterways by removing invasive Black Willow trees along the Kiewa River and House Creek.

North East CMA Leads Effort in Wangaratta to Restore Urban Waterways for Platypus

The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has commenced important works to remove invasive Black Willow (Salix nigra) and other woody weeds along the Ovens River and Three Mile Creek in Wangaratta. This initiative forms part of the Platy Patch Project, which aims to rejuvenate urban waterways and create healthier habitats for the iconic Platypus.

Former Cross Border Commissioner Appointed Chair of the North East CMA Board

Former Cross Border Commissioner Appointed Chair of the North East CMA Board

The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has welcomed four new board members with the recently announced round of appointments to the boards of Water Corporations and CMAs. 

Looking after Platys in our Patch!

Local populations of Platypus in North East Victoria are set to flourish thanks to the landmark $24 million ‘Platy Patch Project’, a four-year, statewide initiative designed to improve streambank and aquatic habitats that are critical for platypus and other threatened species.