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Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural South West Natural Capital Forum being held in Warrnambool. Not sure about what natural capital is? Check out our website for information and come...

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EVENT: South West Natural Capital Forum

Glenelg Hopkins CMA is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the South West Natural Capital Forum at the Warrnambool Golf Club on the 8th of October, with special thanks to the support of Rabobank...

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Estuaries: Why we wait

The management of estuaries in the southwest has been challenging this winter. In lots of cases, the Glenelg Hopkins CMA has taking a wait and see approach to allow nature the take its course in the...

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MEDIA RELEASE: Drought employment support for ag workers

Farmers, farm workers and agricultural business employees impacted by the ongoing drought conditions in the south west can now apply to be part of the Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Drought Employment...

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WORK WITH US: Integrated Water Management Officer

Glenelg Hopkins CMA is currently recruiting a new position in its waterways team for an Integrated Water Management Officer. Location: Hamilton/Warrnambool, with options to work from home on a...

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Southwest Vic a hoodie haven

The biennial count of the Hooded Plover on Australia's eastern seaboard has found the highest densities of shorebirds in Australia have been recorded in the region of Warrnambool to Yambuk (2.07 birds/km). The...

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WORK WITH US – Senior Land Health Officer

Join the Glenelg Hopkins CMA in a 12-month contract role of the Senior Land Health Officer. Location: Hamilton/Warrnambool Salary range: $97,335 – $105,987 p.a. (pro rata) – Band 6 Full-time,...

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WORKSHOPS – Irrigation scheduling

Irrigation Scheduling is planning when and how much water to apply to a crop to achievemaximum crop production or a particular crop quality. The principles of scheduling water apply to all crops,...

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2025-2026 Seasonal Watering Plan released

The Victorian Environmental Water Holder's Seasonal Watering Plan 2025-26 has been released. This year's plan - which directs environmental flows in the Glenelg River in our region as part of a...

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June Newsletter out now

Seasonal conditions continue to pose challenges right across the catchment, but the CMA is working closely with Agriculture Victorian and through other agencies to try and support farmers in practical...

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