2007 Media releases
January 11, 2007
CORANGAMITE CMA RE-OPENS BAUM’S WEIR
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has re-opened the Baum’s Weir area of the Barwon River following a blue-green algae bloom.
(Full story)
January 23, 2007
RAIN A TEMPORARY RELIEF
More rain is needed to save the region’s drying rivers, lakes and wetlands despite the weekend’s heavy rain, according to Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. (Full story)
February 9, 2007
VIGILANTES DAMAGE WATER MONITORING STATION
A vigilante attack on a water quality monitoring station along the Moorabool River has demonstrated the community’s concern about the health of the Corangamite region’s waterways. (Full story)
February 9, 2007
BARWON CLOSED DUE TO ALGAE OUTBREAK
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has closed a section of the Barwon River to all in-water activities after an outbreak of blue-green algae. (Full story)
February 20, 2007
BARWON CLOSED DUE TO ALGAE OUTBREAK
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has closed two sections of the Barwon River to all in-water activities after an outbreak of blue-green algae. (Full story)
February 22, 2007
ESTUARYWATCH LAUNCH AT AIREYS INLET
A celebration at Aireys Inlet on Friday will herald a new era in estuary care along south-west Victoria’s coastline. (Full story)
March 1, 2007
IMPROVEMENTS TO GORDON NATURE RESERVE CONTINUES
Another 4000 trees will be planted at Gordon Nature Reserve this autumn as part of an ongoing project to protect Paddock Creek. (Full story)
March 1, 2007
CMA RE-OPENS BARWON RIVER
Rain on Wednesday has helped clear a blue-green algae outbreak in the Barwon River. (Full story)
March 5, 2007
COMMUNITY CAN CONTRIBUTE TO NOXIOUS WEEDS REVIEW
People living in the Corangamite region can have their say in a statewide review of noxious weed declarations. (Full story)
March 19, 2007
BANK STABILISATION WORK ON YARROWEE RIVER
The Yarrowee River at Magpie is one of the first waterways in the Corangamite region to have its banks stabilised by a series of strategically-placed timber poles. (Full story)
March 28, 2007
JOAN KIRNER TO SPEAK AT CORANGAMITE LANDCARE FORUM
Former Victorian Premier Joan Kirner will speak at an event in Geelong this weekend celebrating 20 years of Landcare in the Corangamite region. (Full story)
March 29, 2007
BLUE-GREEN OUTBREAK BARWON RIVER
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has closed a section of the Barwon River to all in-water activities following an outbreak of blue-green algae. (Full story)
April 10, 2007
AUTHORITY COMPARES WATER PRICES
People in the Corangamite region are paying up to $2.7 million per megalitre for bottled water. Corangamite CMA's board considered some indicative comparisons to water pricing to better understand the region's water shortages.
(Table)
April 19, 2007
LOCAL MEMBER TO PLANT TREE AT GORDON
Member for Ballarat Catherine King (MP) will lead a tree planting ceremony at Gordon Nature Reserve on May 6. (Full story)
May 21, 2007
COMMUNITY ESTUARWATCHERS OPERATIONAL
Four new EstuaryWatch groups are operating in the Corangamite catchment. (Full story)
April 19, 2007
BLUE-GREEN CLEAR BARWON RIVER
The Barwon River through Geelong is open again after three weeks of closures due to blue-green algae. (Full story)
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY TREASURE HUNT
Mystery, intrigue and an ecological treasure hunt will mark World Environment Day in the Corangamite catchment. (Full story)
May 15, 2007
SUCCESSFUL GORDON COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY
The Gordon community planted more than 750 native trees, shrubs and grasses at the latest instalment of a restoration project for Paddock Creek. (Full story)
May 15, 2007
FORUM STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIPS
Civic leaders from across the Corangamite region came together to strengthen partnerships in environmental management. (Full story)
July 25, 2007
HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE BARWON RIVER’S FUTURE
Community members can have their say on the future of the Barwon River through Geelong at a public information night on Thursday. (Full story)
July 25, 2007
NO TREE COLLARS ON CMA LAND
There are no possum-preventing tree collars on land managed by Corangamite CMA along the Barwon River. (Full story)
August 10, 2007
REWARDING ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority wants to reward people who volunteer their time to protect and improve our environment. (Full story)
August 30, 2007
CORANGAMITE VOLUNTEERS FEATURE IN STATE AWARDS
Landcare volunteers from the Corangamite region claimed three major titles at this year’s Victorian Landcare Awards. (Full story)
September 6, 2007
RIVER HEALTH AND DIRECT SEEDING FIELD DAY AT LAL LAL
A field day at Lal Lal will demonstrate how landholders with river frontage can improve the health of their land, while also improving water quality in water supply catchments. (Full story)
November 29, 2007
CRUTCHFIELD LAUNCHES SOIL HEALTH AND SALINITY STRATEGIES
Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Water Michael Crutchfield will launch two new strategies in Ballarat this week that aim to protect our roads, houses, farms and the environment from salinity and soil health issues. (Full story)
2006 Media releases
January 18, 2006
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE HITS BARWON
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) closed a section of the Barwon River today to all ‘in-water’ activities after an outbreak of blue-green algae. (Full story)
January 19, 2006
ALL ABOARD FOR SKANDIA GEELONG WEEK 2006
A popular part of Skandia Geelong Week is the ‘Two Connies’ who return again this year to help distribute the message about catchment health for the Corangamite CMA. (Full story)
June 2, 2006
LINTON’S KEVIN KNIGHT HONOURED AT CATCHMENT AWARDS
Linton farmer Kevin Knight received a prestigious award last night honouring his long-term commitment to the health of the region’s catchment.(Full story)
June 2, 2006
PROFILES OF AWARD WINNERS
Read more about the achievements of the Powercor Corangamite CMA Catchment Awards winners by following the link. (Full story)
June 7, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKYOU
Corangamite CMA would like to thank sponsors (Link) and congratulate winners and finalists (Link).
June 9, 2006
PADDOCK CREEK MEETING SEEKS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
A community meeting at Gordon on June 21 will discuss the revegetation of the Paddock Creek. (Full story).
June 13, 2006
CORANGAMITE CMA TO SIGN MOU
Traditional dancing will set the scene for a new spirit of co-operation between Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and the region’s Aboriginal community organisations. (Full story)
June 14, 2006
CORANGAMITE CMA WINS BRONZE AWARD FOR ANNUAL REPORT
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is mixing it with Australia’s best when it comes to annual reporting. (Full story)
June 16, 2006
CORANGAMITE CMA BOARD REACHES MILESTONE
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority celebrated a milestone when its board met for the 100th time. (Full story)
June 22, 2006
MOU MARKS NEW SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION
Natural resource management and Aboriginal cultural heritage brought four south-west Victorian organisations together yesterday. (Full story)
June 22, 2006
DRAFT REHABILITATION PLAN FOR GORDON PUBLIC RESERVE
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has presented a draft rehabilitation and management plan for the Gordon Public Reserve to the Gordon community. (Full story)
July 18, 2006
VCAT PRESIDENT TO SPEAK AT COLAC NRM SEMINAR
The president of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal will speak at a seminar in Colac this week. (Full story)
July 18, 2006
COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING AT GORDON RESERVE
The Gordon community can play a hands-on role in the restoration of Paddock Creek at a tree planting day in August. (Full story)
August 4 , 2006
BIRDS BENEFIT FROM GORDON PUBLIC RESERVE IMPROVEMENTS
Native birds stand to benefit from the removal of willow trees at Gordon Public Reserve. (Full story)
August 9 , 2006
GRANT RECOGNISES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
People across the Corangamite region volunteer their time to protect and improve our environment without seeking reward or recognition. (Full story)
September 4 , 2006
COMMUNITY WILL GUIDE CREEK IMPROVEMENTS
The Pennyroyal and Deans Marsh creeks south-east of Colac are to receive a facelift. (Full story)
September 12 , 2006
COAST TO BENEFIT FROM AGENCY TEAMWORK
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Western Coastal Board will meet at Lorne to strengthen their relationship in areas of common interest along the coast. (Full story)
September 14 , 2006
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN ENJOY A TRIP TO THE "CIRCUS"
Geelong primary and secondary school students enjoyed a day at a different kind of circus, courtesy of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and City of Greater Geelong. (Full story)
September 21 , 2006
LAUNCH OF OTWAY FLORA GUIDE
Exquisite hand-painted illustrations of native flora feature in a new book that unlocks some of the rare and beautiful secrets of the Otway plain and ranges. (Full story)
September 21 , 2006
AGENCIES TEAM UP TO BENEFIT COAST
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Western Coastal Board will form a working group to address issues of common interest along the coast. (Full story)
September 21 , 2006
WHAT ARE YOUR WETLANDS WORTH?
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is offering landholders a chance to help their wetlands. (Full story)
September 27 , 2006
COMMUNITY INPUT TO CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Community input is helping shape a plan for the restoration of the Pennyroyal and Deans Marsh creeks. (Full story)
September 28 , 2006
MOORABOOL MONITORING PROGRAM COMMENCES
Water quality monitoring along the Moorabool River and its tributaries will help measure the success of Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s waterway improvement projects. (Full story)
October 12 , 2006
PORTLAND CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT VICTORIAN VOLCANIC PLAINS
An activity day for Portland school children next week will unlock the secrets of the Victorian Volcanic Plains through dance, art and face-to-face encounters with reptiles and birds. (Full story)
October 16 , 2006
ELAINE CARBINES HELPS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF LANDCARE
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment Elaine Carbines helped celebrate 20 years of Landcare in the Corangamite region with the launch of a new mini-movie. (Full story)
October 25 , 2006
GRAZING NATIVE GRASSLANDS FIELD DAY
A field day at Darlington will discuss ways farmers can improve grazing capacity on native and exotic pastures. (Full story)
November 1 , 2006
VOLUNTEERS REWARDED WITH SUE HICKEY GRANT
Six individuals and groups shared in more than $10,000 of funding as part of this year’s grants program, which perpetuates the memory of former Corangamite CMA staff member Sue Hickey. (Full story)
November 6 , 2006
CORANGAMITE CMA BOARD TOURS THE BARWON
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s Board will reinforce its commitment to the Barwon River with a tour to see the authority’s achievements and challenges firsthand. (Full story)
November 17 , 2006
NEW BALLARAT DROUGHT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
A new employment program will provide jobs to people affected by drought in the Ballarat region. (Full story)
November 17, 2007
CMA SPONSORS RURAL LEADERSHIP FORUM
Four women from the Corangamite region developed their leadership skills as part of a forum to manage change in the rural sector. (Full story)
November 29 , 2006
CORANGAMITE LANDCARE GRANTS TOTAL $173K
A dozen Landcare groups in the Corangamite region will share in more than $173,000 of funding to protect the environment. (Full story)
November 30 , 2006
KEEPING DOGS ON LEADS ALONG THE BARWON
Before you head for Geelong’s Barwon River with your dog in tow, remember to put your four-legged friend on a lead. (Full story)
November 30 , 2006
REMOVAL OF EXOTIC TREES PROTECTS BARWON RIVER
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has reinforced its commitment to replacing exotic vegetation with native species along the Barwon River in Geelong. (Full story)
December 6 , 2006
GET INVOLVED IN CARING FOR YOUR LOCAL ESTUARY
If you live along the Victorian coast, chances are you’ve been swimming, fishing, boating or have simply paddled your feet in your local estuary.
(Full story)
December 15 , 2006
AUTHORITY MONITORING BARWON FOR BLUE-GREEN ALGAE
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has warned Geelong residents to be on the look out for blue-green algae in the Barwon River. (Full story)
2005 Media releases
November 29, 2005
Gordon residents can help give their creek a facelift!
The call is out for the people of Gordon to get involved in an exciting new project to transform a stretch of Paddock Creek running through the township. [Full story]
November 22, 2005
Public invited to have a say about region’s water future
Barwon Water and the Corangamite CMA today invited the community to participate in developing a blueprint to secure water resources for the Central Region of Victoria for the next 50 years. [Full story]
November 18, 2005
Landcare strategy crucial, says Carbines
The Member for Geelong Province, Elaine Carbines, has hailed a new regional strategic document as critical to the future success of the Landcare movement. [Full story]
November 18, 2005.
Support boost for Landcare
The “human element” in natural resource management will be boosted by a new strategy unveiled today by the Corangamite CMA. [Full story]
November 17, 2005
Platypus – up close and personal
Local residents and interested community members are invited to attend a platypus trapping survey and information session at the Batesford Community Hall, Batesford, on Tuesday morning at 7am (November 22). [Full story]
November 9, 2005
Further improvements to Torquay estuary
Major environmental works carried out on the Thompsons Creek/Point Impossible estuary near Torquay last year have been further bolstered by extensive bank stabilisation. [Full story]
October 28, 2005
Moorabool River stress factors identified
A detailed assessment of the water resources of Moorabool River has identified factors responsible for its dubious reputation as one of the most severely flow stressed waterways in Victoria. [Full story]
October 28, 2005
Erosion control move on Painkalac Creek
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has moved to reduce sediment reaching the Painkalac Creek estuary near Aireys Inlet through construction of a new rock chute. [Full story]
October 5, 2005
Thompsons Creek secrets unveiled
The secrets of one of the coasts most important waterways will be revealed this week (10am-12pm, Tuesday, October 11, 2005). [Full story]
September 29, 2005
Environmental flow community information session
The Corangamite CMA will host a community information session on Tuesday, October 11, at the Carlisle River Community Hall, Carlisle River as part of an environmental flow investigation for the Gellibrand River. [Full story]
September 29, 2005
Global industry leader offers insight to Geelong businesses
A former executive with one of global industry’s biggest companies this week shared his environmental, health and safety, and sustainability expertise with a group of Geelong business people. [Full story]
September 28, 2005
Blair Creek gets a boost
The quality of water draining into the Moorabool River’s East Branch will be better protected by a joint Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA)/Hancock Victorian Plantations Pty Ltd revegetation project. [Full story]
September 27, 2005
Volunteers recognised in Hickey Grant
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s (CMA) Sue Hickey Memorial Grant of $10,000 each year has provided assistance to recognise and help volunteers in their endeavours. [Full story]
August 13, 2005
Green Thumbs Smash World Record
A 100 Geelong locals volunteered (another 150 local volunteers assisted in the record attempt) their green thumbs today to set a new tree planting world record. They planted 13,125 trees in just one hour at the Commonwealth Games Community Tree Planting Day in Bacchus Marsh Road, Balliang. [Full story]
July 18, 2005
Painkalac secrets unveiled
The secrets of one of the coasts most important waterways will be revealed this week (Tuesday, July 26, 2005). [Full story]
July 14, 2005
Call goes out for World Record attempt volunteers
The call is out for hundreds of volunteers to get involved in a world record attempt to plant 25,000 trees in four hours at Lara on August 13. [Full story]
July 12, 2005
Face lift for the Moorabool River
The Moorabool River is in the midst of a major face-lift, as willow trees are removed and native plants and trees are returned. [Full story]
July 6, 2005
Catchment Board on the road
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Board members will take to the road later this week. [Full story]
July 5, 2005
Thompson’s Creek revegetation tour
Greening Australia is joining forces with the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and other local authorities to host a revegetation tour of the Thompson’s Creek area on Friday, July 15. [Full story]
July 4, 2005
Environmental flows study set for next step
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s (CMA) environmental flows study for the Barwon and Leigh rivers will take a further step forward following three successful community information sessions. [Full story]
June 30, 2005
Managing the Barwon River
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has renewed its partnership with Barwon Water through a contract to maintain and protect the Barwon River. [Full story]
June 27, 2005
REJUVENATION ERUPTS ON VOLCANIC PLAINS
The urgent rejuvenation of native vegetation across Victoria’s vast volcanic plains has entered a new and exciting stage. [Full story]
June 22, 2005
Studying conservation and land management in Corangamite
A group of Diploma in Conservation and Land Management students from Swinburne University is this week touring the Corangamite region, courtesy of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA). [Full story]
June 22, 2005
Face lift for the Gellibrand River
The Gellibrand River is the midst of major face-lift, as willow trees are removed and native plants and trees are returned. [Full Story]
June 17, 2005
Snagging for Estuary Perch
The Corangamite CMA completed another part of its estuary restoration program this week as it re-snagged Barham River estuary. [Full story]
June 9, 2005
Work to start on Princetown’s walking trails
After several years of planning, work is set to start this weekend – June 11 and 12 – on a network of walking trails in and around Princetown. [Full story]
June 8, 2005
Environmental flow community information sessions
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will host three community information sessions later this month as part of an environmental flow investigation for the Barwon and Leigh rivers. [Full story]
June 7, 2005
Barwon re-opened for water activities
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has re-opened the Barwon River for all in-water activities between the Moorbool Bridge and Breakwater Road after the passing of blue-green algae bloom. [Full story]
June 7, 2005
World Environment Day, not just another day!
This year’s World Environment Day was not be just another school day for more than 300 primary school students along the surf coast. [Full story]
June 6, 2005
Tackling erosion at Narmbool Station
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has joined forces with Sovereign Hill Museum-owned Narmbool Station, near Elaine, to combat erosion caused by heavy water flows through Williamson Creek. [Full story]
June 2, 2005
Matthews Creek restoration
An ever deepening river, an eroding bank and the water quality deteriorating has been the rationale for the Corangamite CMA constructing five rock chutes on Matthews Creek, near Winchelsea during April and May this year. [Full story]
May 27, 2005
Resources Allocated To Improve Water Quality
Colac Otway Shire and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will pool resources to further revitalisation works at Barongarook Creek, one of the key contributors to the water quality of Lake Colac. [Full story]
May 27, 2005
Learning all about Blue-Green Algae
The Corangamite CMA hosted a Blue-Green Algae awareness course this week in Colac. [Full story]
May 26,2005
Corangamite CMA restoring our rivers
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is an increasingly important player in the successful management of our local environment. [Full story]
May 25, 2005
NRM leaders meet
Natural resource management leaders from across the nation came together last month in Darwin to discuss the progress of the delivery of the joint Federal and State funding programs. [Full story]
May 24, 2005
SMARTimbers heading straight for the top of its class
A small timber marketing cooperative is proving that timber companies can work SMARTer. [Full story]
May 18, 2005
Restoring the Yarrowee River
The Corangamite CMA, City of Ballarat, Leigh Catchment Group and the LINCS project have joined forces to revitalise a section of the Yarrowee River near Ballarat. [Full story]
May 17, 2005
Celebrating Landcare in the Upper Barwon River Catchment
Melbourne based singer/songwriter Tonchi McIntosh will be the headline act at the Landcare Celebration in Deans Marsh on the weekend (May 21 and 22). [Full story]
May 11, 2005
Resources allocated to improve water quality
Colac Otway Shire and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will pool resources to further revitalisation works at Barongarook Creek, one of the key contributors to the water quality of Lake Colac. [Full Story]
May 6, 2005
Blue-green algae hits Barwon
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) closed a section of the Barwon River today to all ‘in-water’ activities after an outbreak of blue-green algae. [Full Story]
May 5, 2005
Resnagging for Estaury Perch
Resnagging of the Barahm River will begin this month when the Corangamite CMA launches into another part of its estuary restoration project. [Full story]
April 22, 2005
Landcare Coordinators from across the region came together in Colac this week to learn more about the media. [Full story]
April 11 , 2005
Erosion control at Wormbete Creek
Wormbete Creek, which runs through the tiny community of Wurdale, near Winchelsea, feeds into the Barwon River, which supplies Geelong with most of its drinking water. [Full Story]
April 8, 2005
Managing grazing to save unique SW species
A study entitled "Threatened Species and Farming", has included case studies of the Corangamite Water Skink and the Small Scurf Pea in the South West of Victoria.
[Full story]
April 3, 2005
A refreshing start to the season
Junior netballers across the region will have had a refreshing start this season, as the Corangamite CMA has provided all GFL and Bellarine junior netballers with a new water bottle. [Full story]
March 30, 2005
Freshwater Circus on the banks of the Anglesea estuary
Local and tourists enjoying the Easter weekend also participated in the CMA's Freshwater Circus. [Full Story]
March 5 , 2005
Living Landscapes
People working together to protect native plants and animals in healthy, productive landscapes. [Full Story]
February 1, 2005
Walk the Talk
CMA joins the 'Walk the Talk'
[Full Story]
January 27, 2005
Barham's secrets unveiled [Full story]
January 21, 2005
World Wetlands Festival
Kanang Thakeeyn (wetland meal of friendship) [Full story]
January 7, 2005
Extra tests as unusual rainfall hits [Full story]
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