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Construction site with several workers wearing high‑visibility vests standing on a paved area near machinery and equipment. Behind them is a large logo that reads ‘Get the Site Right – Celebrating 10 Years!’ featuring a city skyline, cranes, and waves.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

A decade of Get the Site Right: Education and collaboration key to protecting NSW’s waterways

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Get the Site Right initiative which continues to play a vital role in reducing sediment pollution from construction sites and improving waterway health across NSW.

Established in 2016 by the Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG) with support from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the initiative expanded the following year to include Sydney’s other catchment groups – the Cooks River Alliance, Georges Riverkeeper, and the Sydney Coastal Councils Group. It now involves more than 20 councils across NSW.

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Canoe and Clean Up Chipping Norton Lake event poster
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Canoe and Clean Up Chipping Norton Lake

Join Georges Riverkeeper for a rewarding day of canoeing and

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L-R Mayor Ned Mannoun and Georges Riverkeeper Nell Graham
L-R Liverpool City Council Mayor Ned Mannoun and Georges Riverkeeper Program Manager Nell Graham
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Georges Riverkeeper finds new home at Liverpool City Council

One of the longest running catchment organisations in Australia, Georges

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(L-R) Cr David Walsh, Leanne Niblock, Nell Graham, Cr Matthew Allision
(L-R) Cr David Walsh, Leanne Niblock, Nell Graham, Cr Matthew Allision
Monday, March 3, 2025

New Era for Georges Riverkeeper

Georges Riverkeeper is embarking on an exciting new chapter, welcoming a refreshed leadership team, Committee, new Program Manager and host organisation, all dedicated to strengthening river health initiatives in the Georges River catchment.

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(L-R, front) Nell Graham, Cr David Walsh, Cr Ninos Khoshaba, Cr Peter Mahoney, Cr Matthew Allison
(L-R, front) Nell Graham, Cr David Walsh, Cr Ninos Khoshaba, Cr Peter Mahoney, Cr Matthew Allison
Thursday, February 27, 2025

27 February 2025 AGM & General Meeting

Georges Riverkeeper held its FY2023/24 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and

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construction site in wet weather
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Higher building costs and forecasted rain reinforce the need for builders to properly manage sites

Increased construction costs, along with predicted above-average rainfall, emphasise the

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Yeramba Lagoon, Georges River National Park
Yeramba Lagoon, Georges River National Park
Kirsten Spry
Monday, February 17, 2025

Join us for a scenic walk at Yeramba Lagoon to celebrate World Water Day

Looking for a refreshing way to connect with nature while

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Water quality sampling in the freshwater reaches of the Georges River 2024
Water quality sampling in the freshwater reaches of the Georges River 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024

Georges River estuary health improves amidst freshwater challenges

The 2023–2024 Georges River Report Card reveals a mixed ecological

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Rob Dixon, Georges Riverkeeper, collecting full litter bags from the George River foreshore
Rob Dixon, Georges Riverkeeper, collecting full litter bags from the George River foreshore
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

How 93 tonnes of litter was kept out of our waterways last year

A massive 93 tonnes of litter—equivalent to over 6,000 large

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