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Office Efficiency Workshop

Tuesday 13 October

9am to 3pm

Nagambie Lakes

Hosted by Riverine Plains

Register here

Take control of your business admin with practical systems for managing emails, bills, quotes, invoices and receipts.

This workshop will help you build simple routines to stay organised, reduce paperwork stress and keep your records up to date.

This workshop is ideal for farm businesses, small business owners and anyone wanting to improve their office systems, reduce paperwork pressure and feel more confident managing business records.

Tall Fleabane: What Can We Do About It?

Community session explores practical control and the potential of biological control

North East CMA, in partnership with the Kergunyah Landcare group, is inviting landholders and community members to a Tall Fleabane Information Session at Kergunyah Hall on Saturday 12 September, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

Tall Fleabane (Conyza sumatrensis) is now widespread across the region and presents a growing challenge for landholders and the environment. The session will provide an opportunity to better understand the weed, how it spreads and the options available for managing it.

Soil Health Matters with Grant Sims from Downunder Ag

Sustainable and productive agricultural methods are essential for future farming generations to address the environmental and climate challenges our farming communities face. Improving pasture performance, water retention and long-term soil health can be both cost effective and environmentally positive.

Community members with an interest in sustainable agricultural practices are invited to attend a practical workshop, Soil Health Matters: Multispecies Pastures & Foliar Fertilisers at the Everton Hall and a Markwood farm on Wednesday 16 September 2026, 9am - 4pm.

Wise Water Ways Workshop 2026

Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026

The Grand Oaks Resort, Beechworth 

More details and register at Welcome | Wise Water Ways Workshop

The Wise Water Ways Workshop offers people the opportunity to gather, discuss and learn from a wide range of Australian and overseas waterways experts, researchers and managers.

Many of the workshop speakers present new research findings and developments, and offer their first hand experience in stream management.

Bushfire-smart garden design workshop coming to Milawa

The bushfires experienced across Victoria last summer have highlighted the importance of planning and preparing properties for fire. The location, type and ongoing maintenance of vegetation can play a significant role in reducing the impact of bushfire on homes and rural properties.

Community members are invited to attend a free workshop, Landscaping for Bushfires: Garden Design and Plant Selection, at the Milawa Hall on Saturday 22 August 2026 from 10am-12pm.