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Chough Chat October 7th 2021

Welcome to the news and events updated on October 7th 2021. We look forward to seeing you at the host of events online. Please check with organisers with face to face events prior to attending due to the changing restrictions in Victoria.

	Biolinks Alliance 2021 annual symposium Leaky Landscapes On October 8th and 9th online, Climate proofing our landscapes and biodiversity will be looking at practical approaches to fixing the damaged landscapes of central Victoria, making them more absorbent (less leaky) and so more biologically productive and better able to withstand the impacts of climate change. Register here
	Healthy Soils and Pasture On Saturday 8th October at Glenburn Hall from 1.00pm-5.00pm. Learn about how to tell the health of your soil and how to develop healthy soils. Also look at growing productive pastures and how to get the best out of your grass. Presenter: Cath Botta, Soil Scientist Healthy soils Presenter: Hannah Botta Holistic management overview Presenter: Tom Abbotsmith Regenerative Agriculture Property Visit: Glenburn Book Tickets Here
	Webinar about water allocations The Murray-Darling Basin Authority invites you to join a webinar about water allocations on Tuesday 12th October from 11.30am-1.00pm. Experts in river management, river operations and hydrology from the MDBA and Basin state governments will share more about water resource availability and the processes and factors that influence allocation decision making. There will be a Q&A session. Register here
	Planning & Planting to maximise the potential of farm dams On Thursday 14th October from 12pm-1pm online, ANU Sustainable Farms is presenting a lunchtime webinar to highlight the latest research on biodiversity and productivity benefits of enhancing farm dams and what to plant where. *RSVP essential.* Register here
	Landcare Australia Webinars Thursday 21st Oct 2-3pm - Landcare and Traditional Owners; Thursday 11th Oct 2-3pm - From Method to Market - unlocking ecoystem service opportunities for livestock producers. Register here
	Women in NRM Workshop - Registration open Restoring land - how women create change is a Workshop on Thursday 11th November online (to ensure that it happens no matter what). This workshop is for women by women and is designed to connect, encourage and inspire action in caring for our land - indigenous women, landholders, farmers and NRM professionals all welcome. Speakers include: Anika Molesworth, Sally Murfet and Cassie Leatham. This project is supported by the Goulburn Broken CMA through funding from the Australian Government Register here
	Holistic Management Course Jan 2022 Inside Outside Management with Brian Wehlburg is coming to Macedon Ranges for a 4 x 2day course in Holistic Management. The first session is anticipated to start on the 18th-19th January 2022. For more information or registration contact kerry@insideoutsidemgr.com.au