﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:27:31 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>North East Catchment Management Authority</title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au:443/News-Events/Media-Releases/ctl/rss/mid/537</link><atom:link href="https://www.necma.vic.gov.au:443/News-Events/Media-Releases/ctl/rss/mid/537" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dianne Thomas]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North East CMA team at Tallangatta Expo]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2167/North-East-CMA-team-at-Tallangatta-Expo</link><description><![CDATA[ Our North East CMA team out and about at the Tallangatta Expo!   

 The day celebrated sustainable farming, farming equipment and practical ideas for sustainable living, while also providing a ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2167/North-East-CMA-team-at-Tallangatta-Expo</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2167]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dianne Thomas]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NECMA launches landmark 3D cultural project in Benambra]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2159/NECMA-launches-landmark-3D-cultural-project-in-Benambra</link><description><![CDATA[ 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  ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2159/NECMA-launches-landmark-3D-cultural-project-in-Benambra</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2159]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dianne Thomas]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Building a sustainable native seed sector explored at forum]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2147/Building-a-sustainable-native-seed-sector-explored-at-forum</link><description><![CDATA[ A forum held at Beechworth this month explored the development of a more sustainable native seed sector in north east Victoria through opportunities for addressing gaps, collaboration and unleashing ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2147/Building-a-sustainable-native-seed-sector-explored-at-forum</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2147]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Natalie Ord]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[In-stream Willow Management to improve Flood Resilience in the Upper King]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2135/In-stream-Willow-Management-to-improve-Flood-Resilience-in-the-Upper-King</link><description><![CDATA[ The works, led by the North East CMA in partnership with the Upper King Valley community, focus on removing willows from within the river channel and on gravel bars. This will help maintain the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2135/In-stream-Willow-Management-to-improve-Flood-Resilience-in-the-Upper-King</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2135]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Natalie Ord]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North East CMA Works to Protect Platypus Habitat]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2134/North-East-CMA-Works-to-Protect-Platypus-Habitat</link><description><![CDATA[ This work forms part of the landmark $24 million ‘Platy Patch Project’, a four-year, statewide initiative receiving significant co-funding from the Australian Government, the Victorian Government ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2134/North-East-CMA-Works-to-Protect-Platypus-Habitat</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2134]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Natalie Ord]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[North East CMA Leads Effort in Wangaratta to Restore Urban Waterways for Platypus]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2133/North-East-CMA-Leads-Effort-in-Wangaratta-to-Restore-Urban-Waterways-for-Platypus</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2133/North-East-CMA-Leads-Effort-in-Wangaratta-to-Restore-Urban-Waterways-for-Platypus</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2133]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Natalie Ord]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Former Cross Border Commissioner Appointed Chair of the North East CMA Board]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2132/Former-Cross-Border-Commissioner-Appointed-Chair-of-the-North-East-CMA-Board</link><description><![CDATA[  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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2132/Former-Cross-Border-Commissioner-Appointed-Chair-of-the-North-East-CMA-Board</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2132]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Natalie Ord]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Looking after Platys in our Patch!]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2131/Looking-after-Platys-in-our-Patch</link><description><![CDATA[   

 Platypus are considered vulnerable in Victoria, with evidence of population decline across the state.  The species requires stable river and stream banks to burrow, as well as healthy native ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2131/Looking-after-Platys-in-our-Patch</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2131]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Natalie Ord]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Funding Boost for Local Climate-smart Agriculture Projects]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2130/Funding-Boost-for-Local-Climate-smart-Agriculture-Projects</link><description><![CDATA[ The long-term resilience and growth of agricultural businesses in a changing climate relies on the adoption of sustainable farm practices.  

 The Australian Government’s Climate-Smart Agriculture ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2130/Funding-Boost-for-Local-Climate-smart-Agriculture-Projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2130]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Natalie Ord]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Local projects building drought resilience]]></title><link>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2128/Local-projects-building-drought-resilience</link><description><![CDATA[ The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) recently received funding from the RDRP Program to develop a 12-month implementation plan. This involved a call for expressions of interest from ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/News-Events/Media-Releases/ArtMID/537/ArticleID/2128/Local-projects-building-drought-resilience</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[50677418-64ff-4896-8076-c67df7a5648b-2128]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>