Barengi Gadjin Land Council

13/10/2026

Platypus Monitoring on the Mackenzie River

Bun-nah (Mackenzie River) runs through Jardawadjali country, from the northern Grampians Gariwerd down through the plains until it meets the Wimmera River at Horsham.

As you follow the track along Bun-nah, you are following the creation story of Tchingal the emu and Waar the crow.

BGLC's Scotty Marks is working with partners Wimmera CMA and EnviroDNA on an important research project to monitor the health of playtpus populations along key locations of Bun-nah.

The work our team is undertaking will help identify where populations are located and their movement from year to year.

The platypus holds cultural significance for the Wotjobaluk Nations, as a part of the river’s ecological story.

12/10/2026

Members of the BGLC team participated in the GWMWater workshop last week to help shape water priorities and planning on Country.
The session focused on key projects, water resources and performance and was a great opportunity to share ideas and work alongside a range of local stakeholders.
BGLC thanks GWMWater for the opportunity and look forward to further strengthening our partnership.

Are you a customer, stakeholder or simply interested in equitable water and sewer services in our region?

Come along to our Customer and Stakeholder Workshop and have your say. You don’t need to be an expert on water to get something out of these sessions.

Date: Friday 9 October 2026
Time: 10 am – 2.30 pm
Location: Horsham Golf Club

For more information, head to: gwmwater.org.au/workshop

06/10/2026

October is Mental Health Month, a time used to raise awareness, reduce stigma and promote better mental health and wellbeing for everyone.

"Together We Thrive" being the National Theme for 2026, focusing on the power of connection, conversation and community support.

Let's check in with those around us and reach out to friends, family and colleagues with a genuine conversation.

05/10/2026

More information from Agriculture Victoria surrounding the H5 Bird Flu affect on terns

Why are we seeing more terns affected by H5 bird flu? 🪽

H5 bird flu is affecting large numbers of terns along parts of Victoria's coastline, and they have also showed up in inland areas recently too.

Terns are highly social seabirds that gather in large breeding and roosting colonies.

When a disease like H5 bird flu enters a colony, it can spread more easily between birds that are living and feeding close together.

Terns also migrate and move across large distances, including along Australia's coastline and between countries, which can increase their exposure to the virus.

While H5 bird flu can affect many bird species, some species are more vulnerable because of their behaviour, habitat and the way they gather in large groups.

If you see sick or dead birds, please avoid contact, keep pets away and report what you see to Agriculture Victoria.

01/10/2026

Barengi Gadjin Land Council would like to thank Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria and Tidy Towns & Cities Sustainability Awards for the opportunity to attend the awards as a finalist in the Indigenous Culture category.

Whilst not a winner this year, we were honoured to be part of the occasion and congratulate the Briars Ngawak Biik Junior Rangers Program on their dedication to land management, cultural practices and environmental stewardship.

28/09/2026

Last week the Barengi Gadjin Land Council team joined DEECA staff at the Incident Control Centre in Horsham for a briefing session ahead of the coming bushfire season.

The session explored how cultural knowledge offered through the pilot Country Advisor role may strengthen planning, decision-making and on-ground response during bushfire events.

The partnership aims to ensure that Country, culture and community voices are embedded in the way fire is managed across Wotjobaluk Nations.

We extend our thanks to the DEECA team for hosting us and to our Country Advisors for participating in the pilot.

24/09/2026

Newkind Social Change Conference - Free for Mob

Djaara Djandak (Redbank) | Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October 2026 (5 days)

A social change conference bringing together activists, community leaders, academics, practitioners, artists and change makers.

Focuses on topics including First Nations sovereignty, climate justice, economic justice, human rights, diversity and social cohesion.

Combines keynote speakers, workshops, discussions, arts and community connection.

What you may get out of it:
- Exposure to a wide range of social justice and systems-change ideas.
- Networking opportunities with people working across community, advocacy and social impact sectors.
- New perspectives on leadership, collective action, community organising and social change.
- Inspiration and practical ideas for creating positive change in your own work and community

Registrations here:

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18/09/2026

Have you seen this moth? Keep your eye out, take a photo and upload to the Moth Tracker

18/09/2026

Big congratulations to Mason Kennedy who represented Team Vic at School Sports Australia Cross Country in Sydney this week.

Mason placed sixth in his age group, with Team Vic placing second, and Mason and the team receiving silver medals in their event!

Mason received support to attend this event by his carers Naomi and Mark Busbridge, and was sponsored by Barengi Gadjin Land Council and Goolum Goolum.

Help us get behind Mason's athletic abilities as we look forward to seeing him continue reaching for the stars in his state swimming event this November.

14/09/2026

DATES TO CELEBRATE

13th September marks the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the United Nations General Assembly.

The UN Declaration was an important step forward for the recognition, promotion and protection of the rights and freedoms of indigenous peoples.

It recognises and reaffirms indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination, and by virtue of that right, to freely determine political status and freely pursue economic, social and cultural development.