Alinytjara Wilurara Landscape Board

Bird flu has been confirmed in Western Australia and may spread to South Australia.
Parks Australia have prepared a fact sheet about bird flu in English and Pitjantjatjara.
Please share this information to keep people and animals safe.

Learn more: https://www.birdflu.gov.au

The blood and gruesome injuries were fake, but the learning was very real as AW staff got together with Far West Coast Rangers, and National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia staff for a two-day remote area first aid course hosted by the Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation.
A highlight of the training was the use of semi-realistic role-playing scenarios that challenged participants to apply their skills under pressure, which can be vital when working across some of Australia's most isolated landscapes.

New plan for the AW region.
The Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board has released its new Landscape Plan 2026-31. The plan was built on a foundation of consultation with communities across the region and features five landscape priorities: people and partnerships, land and sea conservation, climate change readiness, pest plant and animal control, and sustainable agriculture.
You can see the new plan on our website: https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/aw

The serious and highly contagious H5 strain of bird flu that has spread quickly across the world has now been confirmed in Australia. It is in Western Australia now and may be in our region soon. It’s important to stay informed and prepared.
Here’s what you should know:
1. What is H5 bird flu?
H5 bird flu is a viral disease that primarily affects birds but can sometimes infect other animals. The likelihood of humans becoming infected is low.
2. How has it spread to other countries?
H5 bird flu can spread through the movement of migratory birds.
3. How can you help?
If you keep pet birds or backyard chickens here’s some simple steps you can take to help:
• Keep wild birds away from your birds by using netting or housing.
• Keep bird feed and water out of reach from wild birds.
• Keep aviaries and equipment clean.
Or if you find multiple dead birds or other animals, do not touch them. Instead, take photos or a video, record your location and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Learn more: https://www.birdflu.gov.au

Position vacant.
Join our small team working with Indigenous ranger groups, community members and volunteers on a wide range of environmental projects in remote areas of South Australia's north and west. This includes pest and w**d management, threatened species monitoring, training activities with Indigenous rangers and fire management activities.
Based in Ceduna, this position offers flexible work options including working from home and occasional field travel, a supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities, and access to SA Government salary sacrifice and other staff benefits.
Applications close Sunday 28 June.
See our website for details: https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/aw/

Join the AW team!
Work with Indigenous ranger groups, community members and volunteers on a wide range of environmental projects in remote areas of South Australia's north and west. This includes pest and w**d management, threatened species monitoring, training activities with Indigenous rangers and fire management activities.
Based in Ceduna, this position offers flexible work options including working from home and occasional field travel, a supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities, and access to SA Government salary sacrifice and other staff benefits.
Applications close Sunday 28 June.
See our website for details: https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/aw/

The Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board met in Whyalla this month. Highlights of the agenda included updates from staff about our sustainable agriculture, malleefowl and disaster resilience projects. The board also discussed succession planning and the need to recruit new board members, and challenges with cross-border land management.

We're hiring!
Join our small team working with Indigenous ranger groups, community members and volunteers on a wide range of environmental projects in remote areas of South Australia's north and west. This includes pest and w**d management, threatened species monitoring, training activities with Indigenous rangers and fire management activities.
Based in Ceduna, this position offers flexible work options including working from home and occasional field travel, a supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities, and access to SA Government salary sacrifice and other staff benefits.
Applications close Sunday 28 June.
See our website for details: https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/aw/

The lime butterfly, also known as the chequered swallowtail, can be found throughout Asia and Australia.
The adult males only live for four days, and the females up to a week.
They are usually found within a metre of the ground.