NSW Invasive Species Management Review    The Minns Labor Government has reasserted its commitment to strengthening the states resilience against biosecurity threats and welcomed the release of the Natural Resources Commission’s (NRC) final preliminary report…

Media Release Use of Drone Technology to combat weed spread    This year the Illawarra District Weeds Authority will continue to build on previous efforts to control the State Biosecurity zone listed priority weed Bitou…

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation (the ISJO) and seven other Joint Organisations (JOs) representing 65 local councils across NSW were recognised at this year’s prestigious Local Government Week awards for their innovative contributions to embedding…

Media Release Frogbit Frogbit Incursion in the Illawarra      Residents in the Illawarra are being asked to keep an eye out for an invasive weed known as Frogbit. Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum), is a highly invasive…

Plans and Weed Resources The IDWA have available plans and weed resources for information. Click on the relevant link.   Paterson’s Curse – P Sullivan NSW DPI The Pesticide Notification Plan informs the public about the…

Media Release ISJO RECEIVES NSW GOVERNMENT GRANT TO HELP COUNCILS WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS NET ZERO The ISJO had been successful in its bid for capacity building funding under the NSW Government’s Joint Organisation Net Zero…

RID – News Shoalhaven residents make changes Shoalhaven residents are saying enough is enough when it comes to illegal dumping prompting a sharp upturn in public vigilance and reporting. James Ruprai, Shoalhaven City Council –…

Employment Opportunity The ISJO are looking for a Regional Net Zero Program Coordinator.  The position description can be obtained by clicking this link. 

Responsible Donations It’s great to donate but…….. make sure your donations are in good condition. Planning on doing a big cleanout during the holidays? A friendly reminder that only good quality items should be donated…

Weed Watch – Summer The IDWA are targeting a range of aquatic weeds during the Summer months. In NSW under the Biosecurity Act 2015, all plants are regulated with a General Biosecurity Duty (GBD) to…