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2024 Photo Competition:
Water In The Landscape

On Friday night, October 25, a large crowd gathered in Fitzroy Plaza to celebrate the winners of the Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) 2024 Photography Competition. The Tamworth Regional Gallery illuminated the night by projecting all 97 entries onto the "big screen" on Fitzroy Street, offering a beautiful display of our community’s talent and love for nature photography.

The theme, "Water in the Landscape," inspired local photographers to capture the natural world in all its moods and beauty, highlighting water’s essential role in our landscapes. Each entry showcased a unique perspective, creatively interpreting the theme to show water's place in our region.

David London, photographer from Quirindi, served as the competition judge, dedicating his time and expertise to select the winners. David carefully considered each photo for its artistic quality, technical skill, and how well it captured the theme.

The 2024 Photography Competition winners are:

 Juniors:

  • First Prize: Junior Erica Gidley-Baird, “The Garden After Rain”

Open:

  • First Prize: Lyn Craggs, "Early Morning Macdonald River"
  • Second Prize: Nell Chaffey, "Moonrise"
  • Third Prize: Haley Robinson, "Down by the River"
  • Fourth Prize: Brett Neiss, "Bridge View"

WINNERS

First Prize: Lyn Craggs Second Prize: Nell Chaffey Third Prize: Haley Robinson Fourth Prize: Brett Neiss First Prize: Junior Erica Gidley-Baird


In addition, we would like to recognize our Highly Commended photographers:

  • Megan Trousdale - 2024 Winter Dam
  • Marie Low - Above
  • Haley Robinson - Bendemeer Afternoon
  • Suzanne Barton - Dam
  • Lyn Craggs - Fishing at Chaffey Dam
  • Glen Mason - Cooper Creek
  • Haley Robinson - Out in the Bush
  • Tony Reid - Ned in the Middle

Highly Recommended

Glen Mason - Coopers Creek Bendemeer Afternoon Lyn Craggs - Fishing Chaffey Dam Marie Low - Above Megan Trousdale - 2024 winter dam Out in the bush Suzanne Barton - Dam Tony Reid - Ned in the middle


TRLA extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who entered this year’s competition, sharing their talent and perspective with us. Special thanks to those who joined us on Friday evening for the awards presentation and viewing event.

Looking ahead to 2025, TRLA is excited to announce another photography competition. David London has generously volunteered to host a photography workshop to help aspiring photographers prepare. We look forward to even more captivating images and community engagement next year.

Thank you again to all participants and supporters for making this event a memorable success.




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To celebrate the International Year of the Volunteer, we want to see your favourite photos capturing the amazing volunteers who make our communities thrive! 

From Landcare to community Groups, Sporting Clubs and more - show us your Volunteer Moments 

Entries close October 9 
Contact - Susan:0400 590 776
Email - Susan@trla.org.au

Get snapping and celebrate our incredible Volunteers!

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Junior - Calling all young photographers! 📸

Our 2026 TRLA Photo Competition is all about capturing the amazing volunteers in our community—the people who help others, care for places, and make a difference every day.

Grab your camera or phone, start snapping, and show us the helpers and heroes you see around you—then head to the TRLA website to enter!

The TRLA 2026 Photography Competition is now open!

This year, in recognition of the International Year of the Volunteer, we’re turning the focus from landscapes to people—the incredible volunteers who keep our communities thriving.

From community gardens and sporting groups to op shops, environmental projects and everyday acts of kindness, we want you to capture the people who give their time and make a difference.

  • 📸 Entries are now open until mid-October.
  • 👉 Head to the TRLA website to find the entry forms and details.


Get snapping, start noticing those quiet moments of generosity, and help us celebrate the heart of our community.

We can’t wait to see your photos!

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TRLA warmly invites members to our 2026 AGM on September 19, beginning at 5:00 pm for a 5:30 pm start, featuring a brief AGM, a shared roast dinner, and a special presentation by Kaliela Thornton. Kaliela will share her journey working with Gomeroi women, alongside insights into native grains and cultural knowledge—this is a members-only event, so if you’re not yet part of TRLA, please become a member and join us.

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funding support

Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.

Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.

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