Once vibrant and full of life, the Talbragar River, part of the Macquarie catchment in the Castlereagh region, has struggled under the weight of drought, invasive species, and habitat degradation. In response, a passionate group of local organisations and volunteers…
On the winding banks of Boomerang Creek, two neighbouring landholders are teaming up with OzFish and Whian Whian Landcare to create a waterway that supports native fish, healthy farms, and resilient ecosystems. Together, they’ll restore 1.8 hectares of riparian zone,…
In a lush pocket of northern NSW, a 15-hectare stretch of Bilambil Creek is getting another chapter of its restoration story, one that’s been four decades in the making. Once degraded farmland, the site has slowly been transformed into thriving…
The Lachlan River, flowing through Forbes, NSW, has faced the pressures of invasive species, pollution, and environmental decline. In response, a passionate group of locals came together in spring 2024 for a carp muster, river cleanup, and tree-planting initiative designed…
Cyclone Alfred, having run its course in early March 2025, was the first tropical cyclone to cross Moreton Bay since 1974. Although downgraded to a tropical low before making landfall, the system unleashed intense rainfall and wild weather on South…
The Eastern Freshwater Cod (Maccullochella ikei), once abundant throughout the Clarence and Richmond River catchments, is now one of Australia’s most endangered native fish. Their population decline is thanks to centuries of riparian clearing, de-snagging, mining, illegal fishing and unsustainable…
OzFish is excited to announce its first National Committee, led by inspiring young people who have come through our OzFish Young Leaders Program. The National Young Leaders Committee will offer the opportunity for young people to collaborate with industry experts,…
After the devastating floods of 2023, the Namoi River, a vital artery in the Barwon catchment of the Murray–Darling Basin, faced significant environmental damage. Local groups, including Gunnible Landcare and OzFish’s Moree River Chapter, joined forces to help the river…
The first OzFish experience campout was held along the beautiful banks of the Evans River and brought together 30 members from seven different NSW OzFish Chapters, a rare opportunity! We spent the early mornings on the water before getting stuck…
The Southern Pygmy Perch, a small native fish once abundant in creeks, billabongs, and lakes across New South Wales, now clings to survival at just a handful of locations. One of these rare strongholds is Oolong Creek, and thanks to…
Just upstream from where the Moruya River meets the Deua, a quiet revolution is taking place. Volunteers from the OzFish Eurobodalla Chapter recently joined forces with Upper Deua Landcare for a hands-on planting event at Stepping Stone Farm. This is…
OzFish has officially kicked off the exciting Macintyre Magic project in Goondiwindi QLD, a two-year initiative aimed at revitalizing fish habitats along the beautiful Macintyre River. This project, officially launched with on-ground weed control last week, is set to transform…
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