The Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) is the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ framework for defining and categorising jobs across the national workforce. It shapes how occupations are captured in official data and directly informs government policy, workforce planning, education and training design, migration settings, and procurement frameworks. The current OSCA review presents a timely [...]
Bush Regen at Korinderie Ridge 5–9 August 2026 Join the Korinderie Ridge community for our 23rd Annual Bush Regen, a relaxed eco‑camping experience in beautiful bushland near Bundjalung National Park, close to Evans Head (Northern NSW). Come for the full 5 days or just a day. Mornings typically involve about 4 hours of bush regeneration in small [...]
A practitioner-led forum on managing and restoring Victoria’s endangered grasslands. Case studies, applied science and Indigenous knowledge.
AABR Victoria invites all members and supporters to join us for our 2025 Annual General Meeting — an evening of connection, updates and knowledge sharing for everyone passionate about ecological restoration and bush regeneration. Register to Attend Before the AGM formalities, we’re proud to launch two new AABR resources: Glyphosate and chemical bans — [...]
Join AABR and the Friends of Lane Cove National Park for a hands-on Bioblitz using iNaturalist at the proposed site of a new data centre near Lane Cove Valley NP. We're rallying to document every species we can—plants, insects, birds, fungi, and more. Let's build a strong record of the biodiversity that calls this area [...]
Issue 2 - September 2025 It's Time - A word from the President. Peter Dixon Time is the essential ingredient in bush regeneration. In his latest report, AABR President Peter Dixon reflects on the patience, persistence, and long-term commitment needed to truly restore ecosystems — and how AABR helps give nature the time it needs. [...]
Collecting and recording data using iNaturalist and with input from others A recent (October 2024) comprehensive biodiversity survey of Wategora Reserve and Everley Park along Duck River in western Sydney has shed light on the rich ecological tapestry of this urban corridor. Led by Thomas Mesaglio, the study not only catalogued an impressive array of [...]
Having Fun with iNaturalist Kate Watson. AABR Member and iNaturalist addict. iNaturalist is a powerful tool for conservation. It is the largest citizen science platform in the world, with more than eight million people contributing to it. The Australian branch is backed by CSIRO and the data feeds into the Atlas of Living Australia. The [...]
iNaturalist and bush regeneration Petra Holland tells us about iNaturalist and its value for bush regenerators and how Hornsby Council use it. iNaturalist background iNaturalist is one of the world’s most popular biodiversity observation platforms. It is an online, biodiversity-focused, citizen science platform and app. Its main goal is to create a nature-based social network [...]
Celebrate Biodiversity Month in the best way we know how—on the ground in the bush, exploring tools that help restore it. Join AABR members and City of Canterbury Bankstown Council for a special Treasure Hunt at Lansdowne Reserve (Tillet Parade, off Hume Hwy, Bass Hill) on Satuday 13 September 2025. This hands-on event showcases the [...]
