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New rural Lismore landowners invited to region event, Feb 26

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A free barbecue, regeneration advice, and tips on biosecurity, land care, and connecting with your rural community for new rural landowners will be held Thursday, 26 February, at the Koonorigan Hall (Lismore City Shire) from 5.30pm.

Hosted by Local Land Services (LLS), the event will feature ‘skilled bush renerators’ and will offer free native plants ‘to start your regeneration project’.

Organisers say, ‘It’s a great chance to meet your neighbours, connect with local rural services, and learn more about caring for your land’. 

‘Looking after your land is important – good biosecurity and land management practices protect you, your property, and your neighbours. 

Come along and be part of your local community! 

To book, visit events.humanitix.com/welcome-neighbour-lismore-event-for-new-landholders-february.



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