What a great night it was last Saturday night, when almost 40 people attended the inaugural TCG Volunteer Appreciation and Thank You Dinner. The evening commenced with social aspect where people had time to network and catch up with friends they hadn’t seen for a while. This was followed by a...
TCG recently held two well attended events, one at Little Grove and the other at Torbay. Both events covered the same two topics – the critically endangered western ringtail possum and the latter segment was aimed at finding out what people value or love about the area. The information gathered...
The City of Albany has been busy making good on a promise to limit damage to the fragile dunes and vegetation between Cosy Corner East and Perkins Beach. The very small area of beach between the two locations is easily accessed on foot from either end. Unfortunately over the years...
The Western Ringail Possum is now classed as critically endangered. TCG has enlisted the help of Bronte Van Helden from UWA, who is currently undertaking research into these marsupials to undertake surveying. Surveying has commenced in the Torbay Hill/Cosy Corner area and will extend along the coast over coming months. So...
Next Wednesday 14 June we will be holding a free event at the Torbay Hall. There will be two topics, our critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum and Catchment Planning for the future – what you value about where you live. The event will run form 6-8pm at the Torbay Hall, Hunwick Rd...
Local farmers have started dumping potatoes due to the psyllid outbreak in WA despite no psyllids having been detected in the Albany area. Seed potato growers are still hoping that they main regain access to interstate markets but time is running out. Last week 3000 tonnes were already stockpiled with a further...
Next Wednesday 7 June we will be holding a free event at the Little Grove Hall. There will be two topics, our critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum and Catchment Planning for the future – what you value about where you live. The event will run form 6-8pm at the South...
We received this advice from Water Corporation yesterday – Please be advised that we are looking to open the Torbay Sandbar tomorrow (Tuesday 30/05/17). Discharge to the ocean will occur thereafter upon the receding tide. Please contact TCG if you would like your information forwarded to Water Corp for inclusion...
Calling all past and present volunteers!! Are you or have you been volunteered your time or expertise to the Torbay Catchment Group? TCG is hosting a Volunteer Thank You and Appreciation Event. This will be held on Saturday 24th June 2017. The event will include dinner and a short talk on...
On Tuesday May 2nd, surveying of western ringtail possums commenced in the Torbay catchment. The first area to be surveyed was adjoining West Cape Howe National Park. Surveying at various locations will continue over the next few months. Very little is known about the possums distribution to the west of...
